Oh hello there. You’ve found some very old content. Please read the disclaimer on this page before thinking I’m still a total sheep who has been sucked into a bone-broth worshipping fad diet. Been there, learned from that and am now a much less rigid human.

It’s been crazy these past few months. Full time study takes up a lot of time! To be honest with you, I’ve even had times where I’ve considered leaving the blogosphere. I didn’t want the ‘added pressure’ of maintaining a website. It’s okay my new pals Emma and Carla snapped me out of that. Real Soup HQ is here to stay.

I don’t see myself behind a screen forever, I want to be consulting face to face, speaking on stage, podcasting and writing books … but that’s all in the future (well I’m podcasting now, but the rest of the time its studying and trying to maintain a work/life balance.

I’ve transitioned out of ketosis (thank-friggin-goodness) am only doing enemas when need them (rather than being chained to my enema bucket twice daily) and my tummy is (actually) coping with this. I’m pretty sure the candida is under control – fruit and sweet veggies don’t cause symptomatic flare-ups anymore.

What does this mean? It means I’m changing my diet yet again, only this time it’s far more relaxed and  enjoyable (sometimes you just freakin-well want a banana or roast pumpkin! Am I right?). Don’t get me wrong I’m still totally cautious about quality, but in terms of range of foods I’m winning at (foodie) life! Bananas, dates, apples, pumpkin, carrots and young coconut flesh (even some honey) are all options now … not each thing each day, but among the fish, meat, eggs, nuts/seeds, beneficial fats/oils and lashings of greens, they are making daily appearances in one way or another (and they all taste super-sweet to me now … apples are like candy).

Ketogenic GAPS (which is just a simple way of describing a GAPS-style eating plan that is lower in carbs and sugars than your average GAPS menu – Dr Natasha didn’t coin the term … it’s not quote un-quote a ‘thing’) served its purpose and allowed for deeper healing to take place but I’m happy that I’ve been brave enough to transition off it and with great success.

Sure I still have some ‘off’ days, I was so sick for so long, it’s not going to be all rainbows and sunshine (and text-book perfect bowel movements) overnight (that’s why having learned the art of coffee enema-ing is so handy), but I can continue to heal without the rigidity that comes with a strict diet (Full GAPS, while strict for some, is totally flex when you’ve had to take things to the extreme like I have).

So what’s my healing goal now? To get to a stage where I go weeks, months, even several months with healthy digestion (flat tummy, healthy and daily poos, no cramping … unless due to hormonal factors if you know what I mean) and no brain-fog and then transition off of GAPS.

I’ll never go back to eating the way I did before though! To be honest I’ll probably stay mostly Full GAPS for the rest of my life, but some cooked and cooled rice (for resistant starch), buckwheat and sweet spud (especially the white and purple ones … nom-noms)  will be welcome additions for sure.

So that’s where I’m up to health-wise … life wise its all about studying (but not too hard), finding something to fill the void of MKR wrapping up for the year( big shoes to fill!), catching up with friends, spending lots of time laughing and being silly with mamma bear and continuing to have fun recording podcasts.

I’ll try my best to not stay away for so long next-time … hopefully I’ll be back real soon with more exciting news, healing wins and yummy recipes (now that my fridge and pantry are looking far more interesting).

Biggest hugs and hi-5’s as always (you’re a champion for reading this far (!) I am aware that I do rave on so)

Rachie xxx