GAPS diet

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http://mindd.org/serendipity/archives.php/73-Gut.html The Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet “All diseases begin in the gut” - Hypocrites (460-370 BC) The GAPs diet, developed by Dr. Natasha McBride (a neurologist, nutritionist and ASD mother), is based on the principle of restoring digestive health for improved neurological function and development. It resembles the Specific Carbohydrate Diet but does not permit dairy products because casein may trigger or inflame allergies and intolerances as well as affect brain function. Dairy is to be avoided, with the exception of ghee (clarified butter) until the digestive health is restored and then may be reintroduced in some individuals.

If the GF/CF and SCD diets do not resolve digestive and neurological issues, then it is worth trying the GAPs approach. The GF/CF diet substitutes gluten containing foods with other processed and refined carbohydrates that continue to feed gut pathogens (candida, bacteria, fungi, virus) and the SCD permits casein which may perpetuate inflamed gut and the opioid effect on the brain. It is best to consult a knowledgeable practitioner about the right diet. Along with

dietary intervention, Dr. McBride requires supplementation (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids), detoxification and lifestyle practices in treating Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Schizophrenia, anxiety and depression. Her book Gut & Psychology Syndrome explains why the current generation has the highest incidence of neurological issues and why all of the above disorders run in families. The book also has great GAPS recipes. “Do you know what breakfast cereal is made of? It’s made of all those little curly wooden shavings you find in pencil sharpeners!” Roald Dahl – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Recommended Foods Almonds ( nuts butter and oil)ApplesApricots (fresh and dried)Artichoke (French)Asiago CheeseAsparagusAubergine (egg plant)Avocado (and Oil)Bananas (ripe only with brown spots in skin)Beans:

dried white (navy), string beans and lima beansBeef fresh and frozenBeets or beetrootBerries all kindsBlack white and red pepper, ground and cornsBlack radishBlue cheeseBok ChoyBrazil NutsBrick CheeseBroccoliBrussels Sprouts ButterCabbageCamembert CheeseCanned fish in oil or water onlyCappersCarrotsCashew nuts fresh onlyCauliflowerCayenne PepperCeleriacCeleryCellulose in supplementsCheddar CheeseCustard AppleCherriesChestnutsChicken Fresh or FrozenCinnamonCitric AcidCoconut milkCoconut oilCoffee weak and freshly made not instantCollard GreensColby CheeseCourgetteCoriander Cucumber Dates dried and freshDillDuck fresh and frozenEdam CheeseEggplantEggs, freshFish fresh or frozen canned in its juice or oilGameGarlicGhee – home madeGin

occasionallyGinger root freshGooseGorgonzola cheeseGouda cheeseGrapefruitGrapesHavarti cheeseHazel nutsHerbal teasHerbs fresh and dried with out additivesHoney – naturalJuices freshly pressed from permitted fruits and vegies KaleKiwi FruitKumquatsLambLemonsLentilsLettuceLima beans (dried and fresh)Limburger CheeseLimes MangoesMeatMelonsMonterey Jack CheeseMuenster CheeseMushroomsMustard seeds, pure powder and those will permitted ingredientsNectarinesNut flour or ground nuts (nut meal)NutmegNuts- all freshly shelled not roasted salted or coatedOlive Oil, virgin cold pressed Olives preserved with out sugar and other additivesOnionsOrangesPapayasParmesan CheeseParsleyPeachesPeanut butter without additivesPeanuts fresh or roasted in

shellsPearsPeas, dried split and fresh greenPecansPeppers (capsicum)PheasantPickles without sugar etcPigeonPineapplesPorkPort du Salute CheesePoultryPrunes additive free or in own juicePumpkinQuailRaisinsRhubarbRoquefort CheeseRomano CheeseSatsumaScotch occasionallyShellfishSpices single without additivesSpinachSquashStilton CheeseString BeansSwiss CheeseTangerinesTea fresh weakTomato Puree pure with additives( salt ok)Tomato juice pure with out additives (salt ok)TomatoesTurkeyTurnipsUgly Fruit Uncreamed cottage CheeseVinegar (cider or white) allergy freeVodka very occasionallyWalnutsWatercressWine dry white or redYoghurt – home madeZucchini.Foods to avoidAcesulphameAcidophilus milkAgar- agarAgave syrupAlgaeAloe VeraAmaranthApple

JuiceArrowrootAspartameAstragalusBaked BeansBakers YeastBaking Powder and raising agents of all kindsBalsamic VinegarBarleyBean flours and sproutsBee pollenBeerBhindi or okraBicarbonate of SodaBitter GourdBlack eyed beansBolognaBouillon (stock ) cubesBuckwheatBulgarBurdock rootButter beansButtermilkCanellini beansCanned Vegetables and fruitCarobCarrageenanCellulose Gum Cereals including all breakfast cerealsCheeses processed and cheese spreadsChestnut flourCherve CheeseChewing GumChickpeasChicory RootChocolateCocoa PowderCoffee instant and substitutesCooking OilsCordialsCornCornstarchCorn syrupCottage CheeseCottonseedCouscousCreamCream of TartarCream cheeseDextroseDrinks – softFaba beansFeta cheeseFish – preserved smoked salted,

breaded and canned with saucesFlours from grainsFOS (fructooligosaccharides)FructoseFruit canned and preservedGarbanzo BeansGjetost CheeseGrains – allGruyere CheeseHamHot dogsIce-cream commercialJamsJelliesJerusalem artichokeKetchup commercialLactoseLiqueursMargarines and butter replacements Meats, processed, preserved smoked and saltedMilletMilk from any animal, soy, rice, canned coconut milkMilk driedMolassesMozzarella cheeseMungbeansNeufchatel cheeseNutra sweet (aspartame)Nuts, salted roasted and coatedOatsOkraParsnipsPasta of any kindPectinPostumPotato whitePotato sweetPrimost cheeseQuinoaRiceRicotta CheeseRyeSaccharinSagoSausages commercially availableSeaweedSemolinaSherrySoda soft drinksSour cream commercialSoySpelt StarchSugar or sucrose

of any kindTapiocaTea – instantTriticaleTurkey loafVegetables canned or preservedWheatWheat germWhey powder or liquidYamsYoghurt - commercial <!--[if !supportLists]--> Baked beans or French Cassoulet – Natasha GAPS 500g White (navy) Beans 1 Duck 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato puree cayenne pepper and black pepper 5 – 6 bay leaves, spring rosemary and a teaspoon of thyme Soak the beans in water 12-24 hours drain and rinse well in cold water and drain again Cut all the meat fro the duck: the legs, wings breasts and all the fat/ Cut meat in chunks and the fat into small pieces. The carcass of the duck and the giblets you can use for making meat stock latter. In a large pan put 2 litres of water, cider vinegar, sea salt , tomato puree a pinch of each cayenne and black pepper, bay leaves rosemary and thyme. Mix in the beans and the duck pieces ( the meat and the fat). Cover the pan with a lid and put it into an oven. Cook at 120 degrees C (250 F) for 4-5 hours. Checks occasionally if the beans are getting dry add more water. Serve

Hot. The baked bean left fro this meal will keep in the fridge for a long time and can be served with other dishes. Pizza Crust GAPS 2 ½ cups of ground almonds (almond meal) ¼ cup of soften butter (or coconut oil, goose fat, duck fat or homemade yoghurt or creme fraiche) 3 eggs Mix all ingredients well you may want to mix more or less almonds to reach a porridge like consistency. Spread onto baking tray covered on greased paper in a layer about 2cm thick. Bake in oven at 150 degrees C for about 30 minutes. Check with a dry knife if it is ready. Allow to cool before topping with tomato puree and pinch of salt. On top you can put you choice of fillings capsicums mushrooms, pieces of cooked meat or sausages, slices of tomatoes, chopped greens, anchovies, fish prawns and pineapple. Etc. Put grated hard cheese ( cheddar or parmesan) on top of your filling if the patient is at the stage when he or she can tolerate cheese. If the cheese is not tolerated then you can use home

made mayonnaise instead. Mayonaise. 1 whole egg 1 cup of olive oil or slightly more 1 tablespoon of white vinegar of lemon juice ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder salt and pepper to taste a little honey to

taste. Blend in food processor for a few seconds: egg, lemon juice ( or vinegar) mustard, salt, pepper and honey. While the machine is running, add the oil in a fine stream. Do not add oil quickly, it should take a t least 60 seconds. As mayonnaise thickens, the sound of the machine will deepen.

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Gut and Psychology Syndrome, available at http://www.guthealth.info/index.php?option=com_content & task=blogsection & id=1 & Itemid=26

Also, the book relies heavily on Breaking the Vicious Cycle: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0969276818/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

On Jan 29, 2008 12:56 PM, Lynn Salmon-Easter <salmonloaf81200@...> wrote:

Hi new to this group.

I am not familiar with the GAPS diet. Can someone please tell me what

the book is called so I can familiarize myself with it.

Thanks.

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