This stew turned into something resembling Shepherd’s Pie is a -huge- hit around our house. We have really been enjoying the mashed cauliflower on its own or with other meats as well.
I took some of the mashed cauliflower with me for lunch the other day with some zucchini and chicken drumsticks. It’s even good cold.
Recipe for stew that is Stage 2 approved: (more…)
Stage 2 of the Intro! One of the things to note is that you move through the stages as you are personally ready to.
Additional foods that are added with Stage 2:
-raw egg yolks from pastured chickens (add to hot soup or broth before eating)
–soft boiled eggs (whites cooked, yolks still runny)
–stews and casseroles
-increase the amount of juice from your fermented vegetables in your soups/broth
-fermented fish
-homemade ghee
-All other foods you have been eating on stage 1 of the diet.
One of the things I’ve read about (and noticed in my own patients) is that children can heal very rapidly on this diet while adults take longer. That being said, I noticed some changes for the positive in my own health on the first 7 days of GAPS Intro.
Positive changes:
Chronically dry eyes (secondary to inflammation issues) have dramatically improved. It is SO nice to read and not have painful eyes afterwards!
Stiff/sore joints in the morning are much improved.
Chronic gut pain has improved dramatically.
I am also enjoying clearer thoughts and memory and have more focus and energy, as well.
Interesting changes:
I have also lost 7 pounds. (note: this is NOT a healthy or desirable rate for weight loss although I do believe most of it is water weight from inflammation reduction.)