What is the GAPS Diet?
The GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet is a comprehensive nutritional protocol designed to heal the gut lining, restore microbiome balance, and reduce systemic inflammation. It builds upon the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) but adds a rigorous six-stage introductory phase focused on meat stock, fermented foods, and nutrient-dense fats to bridge the gap between gut health and overall neurological and physical well-being.
What makes the GAPS Diet hard?
The GAPS protocol is notoriously logistically complex. The six-stage Intro Diet is extremely rigid; knowing exactly when to transition from boiled meats and stock (Stage 1) to adding egg yolks (Stage 2) or avocado and nut-flour pancakes (Stage 3) is a full-time management task. Sticking to the rules while managing "die-off" symptoms or cooking for a family makes the protocol mentally and physically exhausting.
How Meadow Mentor helps:
Meadow Mentor acts as your personal GPS through the GAPS stages. You simply toggle your current stage (1 through 6 or Full GAPS), and our AI engine instantly filters out any illegal ingredients for that specific level. We provide stage-compliant recipes and automated shopping lists so you can focus on the healing power of bone broth and ferments without the constant anxiety of "Am I allowed to eat this yet?"
"Am I allowed to eat this yet?"
You’re staring at a pot of bone broth, wondering if you can add a raw egg yolk or if that’s only for next week. GAPS is powerful, but the logistics are exhausting:
The Stage Confusion: "Is avocado Stage 3 or Stage 4?"
The Broth Fatigue: Drinking plain stock 5 times a day gets old fast.
The "Die-Off": Trying to cook complex meals while feeling detox symptoms.
The Pivot: You need a guide that knows exactly which stage you are in.
A GPS for Your Gut Healing.
The Stage Tracker
Select your current level (Stage 1 through Full GAPS). The app instantly hides any ingredient that isn't ready for your gut yet. No more accidental cheat days.
Broth, But Better
We provide creative, healing ways to get your daily meat stock in—like our "Yolk Drop Soup" or "Garlic Infused Broth"—so you don't burn out.
The "Full GAPS" Transition
Once you're ready, switch to "Full GAPS" mode to unlock grain-free baking, fermented veggies, and creative family meals.
Simple, Healing, and Nutrient-Dense.
Transform plain meat stock into a creamy, nutrient-dense meal. We whisk in raw egg yolks (Stage 2 legal) to provide essential fats for gut lining repair without hard-to-digest fibers.
Tags: Stage 2 Safe · Gut Healing · Intro Diet
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We adhere strictly to the GAPS nutritional protocol, removing disaccharides and starches to starve pathogenic bacteria.
Yes. GAPS relies heavily on ferments/broth which can trigger histamine. Meadow Mentor allows you to flag "Histamine Sensitivity" to suggest fresher meats and shorter-cook stocks.
No. While GAPS is famous for gut conditions, our app supports users utilizing it for autism, ADHD, and autoimmune conditions who need to heal their gut-brain axis.