Meal Plan

You’re now full GAPS legal, but it’s no time to get complacent. To maintain your gut health progress, it’s important to keep moving forward. Focus on increasing variety as you plan your meals, continue to challenge your kitchen skills, and maximize your nutrient intake potential to nourish your gut and body.

NEW STAGE-SPECIFIC CHOICES and recommendations include the following:

• • Probiotic vegetables Kimchi and Kowabunga Kimchi are new recipes for your fermenting arsenal.
• • Dairy Continue as tolerated.
• • Entrées Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of new choices. Remember what you’ve learned about planning and preparing, and incorporate a few at a time into your menu.
• • Desserts In moderation, semisweet options like Spiced Carrot Cake, Very Berry “Ice Cream,” and Lemon Almond Flour Biscotti go a long way toward satisfying a sweet tooth.
• • Snacks Pick a few each week to focus on. Spreads and dips can double as sauces and condiments. New choices include Hunger Buster Bars, Nut Butter, Nut Cheese, Parmesan Rosemary Tuiles, Three-Seed Crackers, Cauliflower Hummus, Roasted Eggplant Spread, Garden Fresh Salsa, and Tzatziki Sauce.