The GAPS Diet and Low Carb Guest Post

August 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

Today you’ll find me over at the GNOWFGLINS blog discussing the GAPS diet and low carb.  I hope you’ll join me over there!

Is the GAPS diet a low carbohydrate diet? At first glance, it may seem like it is. With the removal of grains, potatoes, and sugar, it can be similar to other popular low-carb diets. But does it have to be? Let’s take a closer look.

Should GAPS be Low Carb?

Is GAPS even supposed to be low carb? According to Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, it “does not have to be low-carb.”  She also mentions that the “GAPS diet generally is not a ketogenic diet. Every person needs to find the right individual balance between meats and vegetables.” (Source, see page 14 and pages 22-23.)

While GAPS is not designed to be a low-carb diet, it can end up that way if you’re not careful about the types and amounts of food that you’re consuming.

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This post is part of Real Food Wednesday, Eat Make Grow Thursday, Fight Back Friday, Freaky Friday, GAPS Friendly Friday, Monday Mania, Fat Tuesday.

Related posts:

  1. Seven Signs You’re on the GAPS Diet
  2. A Year on the GAPS Diet
Filed Under: Musings & Reflections, The GAPS Life & Beyond

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    October 10, 2012 at 8:20 am

    [...] Slowly, you will add in one new food at a time, monitoring your body’s reaction and proceeding form there. Make sure you eat enough carbohydrates, because GAPS is not suppose to be low carb! [...]

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