In the GAPS diet introduction phase stage 2, we get to add a few foods back in. Say hello to eggs and ghee!
GAPS Diet Introduction Phase Stage 2
The first stage of the GAPS diet introduction phase doesn’t usually last long for most people. Even so, it’s still exciting to start adding a few foods!
GAPS introduction diet stage 2
In week 2 of the GAPS introduction diet, Dr. Natasha recommends continuing with the previous foods. She says it’s really important to keep consuming a lot of meat stock. Remember, meat stock contains those important building blocks that actually seal the leaky gut (source).
Dr. Natasha says to keep eating soups, bone marrow, and soft tissues from the bones. She also says to continue the ginger or mint tea between meals, and make sure to add liquid probiotic food to every cup of meat stock and every bowl of soup.
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GAPS introduction diet food list for stage 2
The foods added in GAPS intro stage 2 are:
- Raw egg yolks
- Soft boiled eggs
- Stews and casseroles
- Ghee
Eggs for GAPS intro
When adding eggs, Dr. Natasha says to start with raw eggs yolks, and you can add these right to bowls of soup. Carefully separate the yolk from the white.
Dr. Natasha recommends starting with one egg yolk per day, and gradually increasing until you’re having one egg yolk with each cup of meat stock and each bowl of soup. If you suspect an allergy or sensitivity to eggs, she says to do the skin sensitivity test before adding them.
I personally found it easiest to add the egg yolks to bowls of blended soup. That way, you can stir them right in, and you don’t really even realize you’re eating them.
If your body is doing well with the raw egg yolks, Dr. Natasha says you can switch to soft boiled eggs, where the white is cooked and the yolk is soft. Boil eggs for 5 minutes to get soft boiled eggs. Again, add these right to bowls of soup.
Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride says that there is no limit to the amount of egg yolks eaten per day. They take almost no effort for the body to digest them, so they are a quick and dense source of important nutrients.
Make sure to get the highest quality eggs you can find. Pasture raised, organic eggs are ideal. See how we keep backyard chickens for fresh, nutrient dense eggs here.
Stews and casseroles
At this point, you can get even more creative with the meats and vegetables that are allowed. You can branch out from just soups, and make some stews and casseroles as well.
It’s really easy to make different stews with various types of meats. You can use whole chickens, turkey legs, or joints of lamb, pork, beef, or venison.
Simply put the meats into a baking dish with a lid (or a crockpot on low) and fill with water until 2/3 full. Add some salt, peppercorns, and fresh herbs. Bake at 300ºF for 4-6 hours. About one hour before you plan to eat, add some vegetables to the baking dish or crockpot.
The great thing about making these stews is that you’re multitasking: You’re making meat and vegetables for meals, as well as a good supply of meat stock!
Casseroles are another great thing to make. There really are a ton of options within the allowed meats and vegetables at this stage. For a simple and delicious chicken stew for GAPS intro stage 2, check out this recipe here.
Ghee for GAPS intro
I show how to make ghee here. Dr. Natasha says to start by having 1 teaspoon of ghee a day, and gradually increase the amount.
Dr. Natasha recommends watching carefully for any reactions, especially if there has been any concern about a dairy sensitivity. Most of the time, though, she says that people who normally have trouble with dairy can do just fine with ghee.
GAPS introduction diet tips
Dr. Natsha says to avoid spices at this stage, since they can be irritating to a healing gut. Just use salt, peppercorns, and fresh herbs.
Make sure to keep the fat content of meals very high. Remember, Dr. Natasha says that those animal fats are what promote healing. She says the more fats you eat, the quicker you will heal.
Keep increasing the liquid probiotic foods. You should be reaching toward that goal of 1 tablespoon of fermented food with every cup of meat stock and every bowl of soup.
If you want to look ahead, you can read about what you’ll be adding in stage 3, stage 4,stage 5, and stage 6. I talk about how to transition to the full GAPS diet here.
GAPS diet introduction phase stage 2 video
GAPS introduction diet recipes
Meat Stock Recipe
GAPS Chicken Soup Recipe
24 Hour Raw Milk Yogurt Recipe without Heating
How to Make Sour Cream from Raw Milk
How to Make Kefir with Raw Milk
Sauerkraut Recipe
How to Make Ghee
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