{"id":2007,"date":"2016-09-26T12:45:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-25T23:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2021-05-18T09:39:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T21:39:49","slug":"gaps-diet-part-4-what-if-i-dont-or-cant-eat-animal-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/dietnet\/2016\/09\/26\/gaps-diet-part-4-what-if-i-dont-or-cant-eat-animal-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"GAPS Diet Part 4 \u2013 What if I don\u2019t or can\u2019t eat animal foods?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can we heal the gut, and the subsequent chronic illnesses, with limited (or no) animal foods?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t what I planned for part 4 \u2013 I was going to give you a bunch of menu ideas. But after chatting with someone\u00a0who can\u2019t eat animal foods, I see there’s a need for this post first.<\/p>\n

To catch up with previous posts:\u00a0Part 1 \u2013 About the Gut & Psychology Syndrome diet<\/a>\u00a0~\u00a0Part 2 \u2013 Foods we can\u2019t have<\/a>\u00a0~\u00a0Part 3 \u2013 Foods we CAN have<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/center>OK, so we have different strategies depending what you can or can\u2019t eat.<\/p>\n

Dairy<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to eat dairy to do GAPS, though butter, ghee and fermented products do have beneficial properties. If you eat other animal products, have other animal fats for Vitamins A & D. Sauerkraut or coconut water kefir are other good fermented foods.<\/p>\n

As you heal, you MAY be able to add some dairy back in. More about that\u00a0later.<\/p>\n

Eggs<\/h2>\n

This is inconvenient, as eggs are an easy, versatile & nutritious GAPS food. But it\u2019s not insurmountable, you still have plenty of other options, and after some healing, you may be able to have them again.<\/p>\n

Fish<\/h2>\n

If you can\u2019t eat fish, that\u2019s OK, just focus on poultry and red meat.<\/p>\n

Meat<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t eat meat, GAPS does become a bit harder, but you can still do GAPS if you can eat:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fish
\n\u2022 Fish bone broth
\n\u2022 Eggs
\n\u2022 And maybe some dairy<\/p>\n

<\/center><\/p>\n

Bone Broth<\/h2>\n

Broth, especially bone broth, is one of the primary healing foods in GAPS, so is very important. But some people can\u2019t have it for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n

Amine sensitivity<\/h3>\n

Some people can\u2019t tolerate bone broth to start with, if they are sensitive to amines.<\/p>\n

\u2022 If you react to bone broth, try starting with a meat stock (which is essentially the gravy you get from stewing up some meat + vegetables + seasoning).
\n\u2022 Start with a teaspoon of meat stock in a cup of hot water and build up.
\n\u2022 Once you are able to tolerate a cup, go on to bone broth.
\n\u2022 Start with a short cooked bone broth + again start with one teaspoon in a cup of hot water, and gradually build up.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t eat meat or poultry<\/h3>\n

Fish stock is fine to use<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been vegetarian or vegan & are struggling to face animal foods (Pun intended)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Start by using gelatin or collagen hydrolysate (I like the Great Lakes brand)
\n\u2022 Yes, it\u2019s still from animals, but coming in a powdered form may make it easier to transition.<\/p>\n

If you react to all animal foods<\/h3>\n

\u2022 This is the situation of the person\u00a0I was chatting with. She wants to try broth, but can\u2019t.
\n\u2022 So this next suggestion is for you. It isn\u2019t technically GAPS, but it\u2019s another way to address leaky gut.<\/p>\n

Using l-glutamine instead of broth<\/h4>\n

<\/center>Studies have shown that l-glutamine can help prevent breakdown of the mucosal tissue of the gut, and many health practitioners are recommending it to help with leaky gut.<\/p>\n

\u2022 First thing is to make sure you choose a pharmaceutical grade product. We\u2019re checking out the Jarrow product at present.
\n\u2022 If you react to animal foods, you don\u2019t know whether you might react to this, so start by buying the smallest (cheapest) quantity you can, either capsules or powder is fine.
\n\u2022 The first time you use it, get the tiniest amount you can (open a capsule if that\u2019s what you bought) and add it to some food you\u2019re eating.
\n\u2022 If you react, put it away in the cupboard and try again when you\u2019ve healed a bit.
\n\u2022 If you don\u2019t, increase the amount the next day.
\n\u2022 A smoothie is the easiest way to take it but it can be sprinkled on other foods.
\n\u2022 Build up till you\u2019re taking about 40g, split into two doses. (unless you start reacting before you get to 40g – in which case, that lower amount is your best dose)
\n\u2022 By this time, you will probably want a larger tub of powder, which will be worth it once you know it works for you.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t eat animal foods for ethical reasons<\/h2>\n

I respect that.<\/p>\n

I do have some concerns about how healthy it is, though, which I\u2019ll talk about in another post. But essentially, GAPS is not for you. Maybe the Body Ecology diet would be more suitable.<\/p>\n

<\/center>
Body Ecology website<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

More soon \u2013 stay tuned…<\/h3>\n

For now, I\u2019m expecting the remaining posts to be:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Part 5 \u2013 Menu ideas
\n\u2022 Part 6 \u2013 Getting prepared
\n\u2022 Part 7 \u2013 Stages of the diet & pulling it all together<\/p>\n

Originally posted on Steemit –\u00a0https:\/\/steemit.com\/health\/@kiwideb\/gaps-diet-part-4-what-if-i-don-t-or-can-t-eat-animal-foods<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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