Haha! StealthGuardian- I am indeed taken but thanks for the compliment. ;) Good point about the fructose. I did water kefir on GAPS and never had a problem but some people could definitely be...
StealthGuardian- Thanks for the reassurance. I've had people get really upset about linking stuff like that (even though it's FREE info) so I get a little gun shy at times. But I'm with you. This is...
UC&Me- Yes, I still do take a probiotic but if I couldn't afford it or something I would be very confident getting my probiotics solely from homemade kefir and other probiotic rich foods. Homemade...
UC&Me- you need to make your own from real kefir cultures (not the "starter" packages). The store bought stuff is full of additives and not nearly as beneficial. And I agree wholeheartedly with...
UCandMe- Yes! This is what's great about it. When people have intolerance to dairy it is usually because of pasteurization, lactose, casein or a combination thereof. The lactose is significantly...
No problem! Be encouraged to experiment and find a concoction that works for you (assuming the ingredients are tummy friendly). Not everyone enjoys it plain and that's okay. ;)...
I normally mix it with kale and banana and strawberry with a little coconut oil and raw honey. I know you said you cannot do raw fruit so this would likely be a no-go for you. It does help that the...
I love this conversation! YES!!! My pet peeve- that doctors are still saying that diet has nothing to do with a digestive disorder! I'm not suggesting that they be experts in nutrition or tell you...
I did have success with the GAPS Diet! I failed all the drugs and was facing surgery in 2009. I went on the diet in 2010 and in 7 months I was symptom-free. Previously I had daily bleeding, diarrhea,...