GAPS Intro Vlog Part 1

[@TheUgliestKitchen]

I really appreciate the realness of your kitchen. It can be really demoralizing to see the huge and 'perfect' looking homes that seem to dominate social media. I love seeing another mom make real, nutritious food for her family in a real, working kitchen!

[@Tribunal1023]

you are an amazing mother. You're raising your kids on such a healthy diet and teaching them what good healthy food is. Also you're teaching them how much time it takes to cook nutritiously dense food.

[@Borreguita89]

With my little experience, I think that most of us are going to go and re start the stages many times. Is completely worth it, I had so many improvements doing GAPS, in my case, intense allergies under control, with that, I was breathing better and not snoring anymore so I woke up with energy, way less overall inflammation (I usually look puffy) and no achy joints. But it takes a lot of effort to keep a GAPS lifestyle for most people, so we fell off the wagon and the bad stuff came back eventually. So we are starting again! and I can see it being the case for the rest of my life, personally I know GAPS is amazing for me and my husband. but I acknowledge is hard.

[@samuelforsberg1283]

I had a similar GAPS experience. Did it for 13 years ago to combat years long depression. In less then a mounth I was free from depression. And I just stopped doing it after that. 13 years later depression have entered my life again and I once again gonna start doing GAPS diet. I'm planing on doing it for the rest of my life.

[@goolash9991]

MARISA!! Your tip to blend all the cartilage with some of the broth and then add it back in to the whole pot-PRICELESS!! Thank you!! Grass fed beef knuckle bones are what I have an abundance of; so I did as you suggested, and my meat broth was SOLID when chilled oh yeah!! And delicious!! I gave a cup to my husband and he stopped , looked at me, and said “This is delicious! I’d drink this every day!” So glad I found you. Looking forward to this horrible histamine intolerance being GONE!!

[@3v3ry1]

How are you doing with your histamine intolerance now?

[@goolash9991]

@@3v3ry1 Hi, what a journey it’s been. After 5 weeks of GAPS intro, my gut was sealed but I still had histamine and chronic constipation. I also developed adrenal fatigue. I’ve learned adrenal fatigue and leaky gut go hand-in-hand. I discovered Karen Hurd’s bean protocol and went on it. It’s simple: 1/2 cup of ANY kind of bean 3x a day or 1/4 cup of beans 6x a day. This worked miracles for me. My bowels began detoxing; I pooped 3x a day for the first time in my life. After 3-4 weeks, ALL ITCHING WAS GONE. I can eat all fermented foods now, as much as I want, and I do. I went from not being able to tolerate even a teaspoon of kefir to drinking a cup and a half at a time with NO REACTION. I quit all caffeine 6 months ago and finally after 6 months I feel better than I have in 2 years. I’m about to start making Dr. Davis’ l. Reuteri yogurt to further help my damaged gut. I also do daily laugh and stress therapy, and fascia release to help my damaged connective tissue. I am doing so much better. What a nightmare it’s been! And how are you?

[@K8-comfortcorner]

Hi Marissa, Thank you so much for your amazing channel & generous commitment to this community. I was about to get started on intro when one of your older videos popped up about constipation & going full GAPS no dairy, more meat fats & acidic balance. I had a full hysterectomy & bowel reduction two years ago, my body has never been the same, food intolerance, bloating, weight gain, brain fog, the whole lot! Constipation is an ongoing issue, I miss the relationship I used to have with my body before endometriosis. Could you possibly do a video for women like me, either pre or post any type of surgery that disrupts the colon/endometriosis etc. I really want to make the right choices! Many thanks from Victoria, Australia.

[@StephanieGiese]

I’m so grateful for your videos. My son has been having a lot of health issues over the past year that have doctors at a loss. All they know is it “inflammation and some kind of chronic illness” but after dozens of specialists no one can figure it out. I have had stating GAPS on my heart, but it is so overwhelming and there seems to be very limited information available about it. Finding another mom who can do it in a realistic way is so helpful.

[@debbiebrown9791]

Your skin looks amazing!!

[@BelieveLoveLive92]

I really can’t wait to start this. I’ve been suffering from eczema all of my life. I’ve been put on all types of medication and steroids that never help me. I came across your channel and now, I feel that there is hope for me. I hope it works out. 😞 I’m so mentally tired.

[@jumbozo7600]

Howd it go?

[@servantrose]

did you start? I did GAPS a decade ago for my son's eczema and at the end of 1 yr he was free and it didnt come back. he is also the healthiest in my family. howver my other son now has it and we are starting again

[@crystalstanley916]

WOuld love an update? I am also thinking of doing this for eczema it has gotten so out of hand.

[@BelieveLoveLive92]

Hey guys, sorry for the late update. I started gaps and was going strong for about three months. I started noticing just a slight difference in my itching just a little bit. And then in month 4, I started a new job that took up most of my time so I fell off and it came back even worse. I was eventually put on Dupixent because of how desperate I was. Kind of feel like I failed myself starting this new job but I’m not going to give up on myself or my skin.

[@CharityVictoriaJones]

So happy to have found this video. Just got to the part where you are talking about what's going in your pork stock. Holy moly, that sounds amazing! I feel inspired to go find more pork parts/bones. Turns out I eat really close to GAPS before I even knew what GAPS was. Super gelatinized stocks are one of my favorite things to make, however, I really like a mixed animal bone stock. Thanks for sharing this!

[@colleenrone5720]

Thanks for all the helpful info! Would you mind touching on what led you to know you needed to do intro again after being off gaps for a while? Is that common to have to repeat it frequently?

[@Ms.ReNae123]

Thank you for your time and effort. My first time doing the into and I’m experiencing a lot of die off. 😅

[@crystalstanley916]

Sometimes if the meat stock when cooked has too much of a boil it does not get as gelatinous. But your right nutrition still there. :)

[@actisami1960]

I'm blown away by the access you have to organic and cultured ingredients. 😮

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

Homemade is the best :)

[@Amandahugginkizz]

​@BumblebeeApothecary it's hard to make homemade when u don't have access to the original ingredients

[@chiarad4080]

Me too. It's a privilege !

[@Krunchykey]

@@Amandahugginkizzoh my gosh yes!

[@JulieSilva1]

Thank you! I’ve been following you for a few weeks now and I’ve started the gaps intro a few days backs i e read bits of Dr. C-MB’a book, but I must have missed the coconut and honey treat. This will be a game-changer for my sons (6/8years old)!! I’m so happy with what you post. Thank you❤ God bless you and your family!!

[@jasminesheriff3469]

I buy a huge bag of chicken feet every so often from Azure and that really ensures a nice gel on my chicken broth. ( I just throw in a handful with the meaty bones.) So tasty!

[@plantadore8840]

Seriously, so helpful, as we are trying to hop back on GAPS after having to come off it for a month due to some hectic life circumstances.

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

So glad it's helpful!

[@annalynn9325]

So helpful to see a day in the life 🙂

[@404bush]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this video so I can start intro with Gabe:) Weather just cooled down too so perfect timing!

[@velocitygirl8551]

Oh this is fascinating, thank you! So sometimes we need to do as an entire family? Is it more of a proactive thing you do with your children? Thank you… you literally end up helping me with everything lol!

[@jennychilds2944]

Hello Marissa thank you for your wonderful channel. I have a question about the saukraut ... when you can only drink the brine what do you do with the saukraut that youve taken the brine from? 🌱

[@annalynn442]

SO HELPFUL!! Looking forward to the remaining parts of the series.

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

I'm glad you like it!

[@scarletscorpiana8985]

So glad I found this.

[@eliserichardson1990]

Just started super happy I found these videos, thank you xx

[@loreloreinaace5803]

Marisa this post is from 1 year ago so I don’t know if you’re still answering questions, I’m hoping so… this is my second time starting Intro and I’m experiencing how much better I’m able to do it this time. Thank you for doing this vlog version of Intro Repeat‼️ QUESTION: How do you get so much brine from making your sauerkraut?

[@zoenoore840]

Amazing content. So Inspiring . Thank you for making this. I have always tried to do GAPS but failed because I get so much inflammation from to much meat. If i eat more then a few servings a week i get inflamed. Im guessing this is from liver or lyme? Wondering if you have any suggestions for this. Thank you.

[@Alissarowe44432]

Can you make a video on how long things like sauerkraut, kefir , cultured cream, tallow etc will last in the fridge or on the counter?

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

Since fermentation and culturing are traditional methods of food preservation, they usually last for a very long time in the fridge, many moths or longer if they are uncontaminated. Ferments will last quite a while in a cool basement, and cultured dairy keeps culturing at room temperature so it's best to move it to the fridge. Rendered fat will last months on the counter if it has no water in it, and years in the fridge or freezer :)

[@jesusobinumedina8308]

What we do when we dont digestive ver well fats?

[@stagegmom2012]

This is super healthy but very labor/time intensive for most people (me)

[@sapphire965]

Yes but what is more worth your time than your health? ❤

[@MountainBluebirdOfficial]

I have a question about the coconut oil and honey. I’ve read through the gaps book and I can’t find Dr. Natasha talking about that in the intro stage. Does she mention that elsewhere, or is it in the GAPS book? If it’s in the book, any chance you can refer me to which page? Thank you so much!!

[@plantadore8840]

Thank you so much for this very practical video!!

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

You're very welcome!

[@servantrose]

lol my kids gag at the coconut honey treats...even when we did the diet before, they disliked it 😅 frustrating

[@dappledaylight2628]

If you save the bones and gently continue to low cook them for longer you can get that gelatinous consistency and add that to your jars

[@Julia-OnlyneedNadezhda]

Where can I find that sieved ladle you use at 7:23?

[@hikarushidou]

whats in the strainers in the meat stock pot? İ think i missed that part?

[@Cincyseller513]

Can you provide a free printable of which bones are great to buy for the different animals? Pork, chicken, beef, fish, ect and the ratio/ cook time. Thank you!

[@bevorwig9177]

How many times can you use the same bone for stock?….they are pretty expensive here….

[@Tourdetrio]

Thank you so so much for your content. Trying to navigate these waters for both my daughter and I to heal. You are a treasure trove ❤

[@Angelaiswhattheycallme]

Can you sub olive oil for the coconut oil with honey? Coconut oil makes my throat itch and breaks me out.

[@mamaguerrera6919]

Do you drink raw milk in the first stage?

[@christinawilliams8846]

Do you have a link to that tea pot?

[@Natalija-im5gg]

this is the healthiest looking family ive ever seen

[@mirkakovacikova7900]

Hello Marisa, you are wonderful :) thank u for this video and others. My question is how do i know with 5yo children je is having blood sugar issues? And also how do I replace honey, what else can I use if we can not eat anything from honey. Thank u.❤

[@umayoub5]

Dates & date sugar or molasses

[@bisoo82]

Is it ok to make a whole batch and do waterbath canning for the storage as i have a small fridge im not able to keep all them 😅

[@elizabethsmith6952]

Are you talking about the meat stock? You would have to pressure can.

[@patriciafoust9653]

Thank you for sharing.

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

You're welcome!

[@emmabanks442]

@bumblebeeapothocary what does it mean using all ‘soft connective tissues’?? It’s like gristle and skin etc? Do you blend this down and add a little bit to soups?

[@loreloreinaace5803]

Yes Marisa talks about blending skin, cartilage, all the grisly “bits” with broth to get a creamy blend to put back in soups. I’ve done it and it’s amazing! Tasty, filling and apparently super nutritious. Go for it if you’re up to it. Well worth the effort.

[@jedaconnor1909]

If this has been asked and answered, I apologize. Where do you buy your jars, butter and dairy products? Can you use storebought kefir and saurkraut? Thanks very much.

[@actisami1960]

How many ounces of broth do you go through in a day?

[@lyndalouk]

Marissa, what dishwasher detergent do you use? Also, I live in Fort Collins and have trouble sourcing raw milk. Can you share where you find yours? Thanks! 18:41

[@deborahifillbrito7894]

Can I start with full gaps and do the intro in January for example? I really want to start but we have birthdays and then Christmas and new years coming up.

[@karenchakey]

Is it OK to use my pressure cooker to make the chicken stock?

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

Dr. Natasha doesn't recommend pressure cooking on GAPS, but if you have an Instant Pot you can use the slow cooker setting :)

[@karenchakey]

@@bumblebeeapothecary oh ya. Thank you

[@Texas_Bricklady]

I just found out that I have ulcers in my esophagus and stomach will this heal it without meds??

[@Krunchykey]

Well thought I could do this but I don’t have thousands of dollars to make all that. It’s also hard to get good quality in Georgia….

[@shea1219]

Great video! Very informative.

[@louisabreakell2383]

Hi Marissa, I am starting GAPS intro stage 1 now but I am a bit confused. I definitely have both SIBO and candida issues. This means I cannot tolerate garlic or onions or indeed any high FODMAP foods, including fermented foods. I get bloating and a histamine response that causes chest pain from extreme gas. But in the GAPS book I am supposed to add ALL of these in from the get-go. I read elsewhere that taking fermented foods, probiotics or high FODMAP foods merely feels SIBO bacteria unless you have addressed the SIBO first and foremost. I feel as though adding these things in is just going to feed the SIBO, and the beneficial bacteria will not even make it to the large intestine (where they're supposed to colonise). How can they reach the large intestine if they're getting utilised to feed the bacteria in the small intestine? Thanks so much for your help.

[@sia9907]

I'm not Marissa but I have an idea for you. Why not just try a modified full GAPS diet and a daily capsule probiotic? Leave out the garlic for now if it affects you badly, and don't have any bone broth or ferments yet. I think if you have bad gut dysbiosis like I do, you'll probably experience die off right away even doing such a 'gentle' version of GAPS. If you do, you'll know it's working and can start adapting from there as you're able.

[@louisabreakell2383]

Thanks@@sia9907, my problem is I react to almost everything these days! I don't think I could manage full GAPS as there are so many things I get bloating, gas and chest pain from. I started adding in the meat stock soups 2x per day and my cystic acne has entirely cleared, so I think I am healing the gut. But the imbalances for SIBO and candida clearly aren't budging (yet!).

[@sia9907]

@@louisabreakell2383 Eeeeeek! I started having die off on day two or three of full GAPS. I'm working on building up the courage to get stricter... I'm guessing your carbs are already pretty low, so that's hard. My diet was quite carb heavy before I switched. Good luck!

[@louisabreakell2383]

@@sia9907 good luck to you too!

[@goolash9991]

Maybe go carnivore GAPS for a while? I developed histamine a couple of months ago so I’m doing intro now. I believe I have SIBO, h. pylori and leaky gut. 3 days in and I am experiencing die-off but Marissa says that’s a good thing; it means the healing has begun. I had to lower the sauerkraut juice as it was giving me histamine reaction (intense itching!) so I’ve cut back from 1 teaspoon per serving to 1/2 teaspoon. But my bloating is improving, and so is my indigestion (which is actually low stomach acid.) I am trying to be patient while God heals me using His food. I wish you success!

[@tammyb8607]

Are those enormous safety pins?? What are they for?

[@veronicarensen2584]

I believe they are herb holders, like a tea ball but larger for herbs in soups

[@tammyb8607]

@@veronicarensen2584 Thank you!

[@jasminesheriff3469]

Hello! I have a question. Lately I have been eating my homeade ferments (dairy and veg) with every meal. I have made them here and there over several years and never ate them regularly. With these recent ferments that Im having lots of bloating and some digestive issues. Do you think this is because Im habing a lot all of a sudden? Like a transition phase, may I need to ease into it? (For background, I have been battling sibo off and on for years as well as on and off carnivore/ketovore . Really wanting WAP to be my diet but need to get strict with it. Started gaps intro but gave up during die off, started carnivore with intention of transitioning to gaps but never did. )

[@sockpuppet1]

In the book it says to start with a teaspoon of ferments and increase gradually, don't know if it's your case .

[@ingweking8748]

Why are you going back to GAPS again?

[@jasonbottle4033]

interesting... didn't realize a returning to intro phase was typical or so common...

[@kayliethompson8961]

Do you store any extra rolls of the butter in the freezer? We just got those large rolls for the first time from Azure, rather than the square ones, and I was curious if it would be best to just refrigerate them until use or if we should freeze them since I do not know how long it will take us to use the larger amount.

[@lyndalouk]

I just got those rolls from azure too and it was unexpected for me. I don’t know what to do with them; how to store them, how to fit them in my butter dish, etc. I’d love to know what Marissa does too.

[@goolash9991]

I store mine in the freezer. They taste just fine when thawed.

[@laurabacoka4387]

Do you just take out the sauerkraut and keep the brine? I made a gallon about two weeks ago. The brine seems to be evaporating, can I add a little filtered water to it?

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

I did end up with a lot of brine from a past batch of sauerkraut, and that's what we're using here. Another thing you can do is make probiotic cabbage tonic, where you use some cabbage and mostly water with salt, so you end up with lots of liquid to use :)

[@HarmonyWallender]

What is gaps?

[@Damselfly54315]

THERE'S a need for simple types of sugars, potatoes have a lot of nutrients, but I agree with not eating processed foods, im not on GAPS but I don't eat processed foods, I do make my own kraut and ferments...and celery can be juiced it matters too

[@private9013]

There is no need for potatoes or any plant of any kind. They’re perfectly fine in moderation if you’re healthy but they all contain a slew of plant toxins: there’s no need for sugar. I’ve been carnivore for three years. Meat, water, and salt only and have healed cancer, MCAS, POTs, and diabetes

[@bumblebeeapothecary]

Healthy people can have starches with no problem, but Dr. Natasha says if there is gut dysbiosis, there are too many pathogenic strains and not enough friendly strains. Starches feed pathogens, which brings negative symptoms when there are a lot of pathogenic strains. GAPS gives the digestive system a break so that balance can be achieved, then starches can be introduced when there is a healthier balance.

[@Damselfly54315]

@@bumblebeeapothecary True, but potatoes if eaten in its raw state its reaction in the body is quite different...its like an inside police that draws out toxins

[@iAmDislikingEveryShort]

Plants ar trying to kill you except for fruits

[@adelaidaa2568]

​@@bumblebeeapothecary Yes, but meanwhile friendly strains that feed off starches might die off. That is at least one of the explanations why some people apparently dont feel well on gaps longterm or have drawbacks. I dont know, but worth keeping in mind.

[@lemonlime8363]

Can I ask why you still have to do GAPS? You’ve been doing it for years- just curious why so many years of healing is needed for children so young

[@user-mj9dd9gg6b]

Am also wondering the same

[@lowbarb]

We will never know 👀

[@amberbrittany7546]

Tech you go back and try to make it a lifestyle cause reality is it is real food and most foods off of it are in fact Inflamatory esp more in this day 😊

[@americaneden3090]

​@amberbrittany7546 idk about Marissa, but for me personally removing inflammatory ingredients just feels better. Less over all pain, stiffness in joints, stomach discomfort that ranged from mild misery to severe. If I reintroduce standard American food or snacks items I NOTICE!!! Thus, the benefits of removing ingredients far outweighs being able to eat like most others around me. I can only tolerate the best quality. I've adapted to that standard. My body doesn't like processed food or grains anymore, AT ALL.

[@33Jenny3]

I eat like this as my regular diet- but less dairy- it’s much better for you overall. We are high protein and high fat. What stop what works?! ❤

[@seano1642]

GAPS?🥶

[@sydneyleighrichard]

Are you ever worried about consuming pork due to what the animal eats + it being quite parasitic ?

[@elenagonzalez8357]

Why are you doing intro again?

[@ingweking8748]

I asked the same question

[@lowbarb]

🤔 radio silence

[@eliabarradas5612]

Can I squirt some lime juice in my stock to drink???? It’s the only way I enjoy it 😅😅

[@Amandahugginkizz]

This seems like alot of work. Why not just eat whole foods as close to natural form as possible, why do all this restrictive diet stuff. If u still have dogestive problems or issues after doing this for yrs clearly its not working i eat like crap and have no problems lol

[@umayoub5]

Look up who gaps diet is primarily for