In discussing choosing good sources for meat and eggs last week I mentioned that GAPS encourages us to choose organic animal products because they contain fewer toxins than conventional products. Part of the reasoning behind toxin reduction in food is that GAPS people do not have well-functioning detoxification systems. Part of this is due to the fact that the detoxification system requires a full complement of nutrients to perform optimally. Many of these nutrients are missing or inadequate in people with gut issues. Secondly, the detoxification system in GAPS people is already overloaded because a damaged gut is constantly producing huge amounts of toxins that need to be dealt with by the detoxification system.…

Finding good sources for meat and eggs is a bit tangential to the GAPS protocol. I think it’s important to mention, however, for two reasons. The first is that, since GAPS omits food groups that you may have previously relied on, you’re likely to eat more meat and eggs to compensate. Since these foods will likely comprise a good portion of your nourishment, having secure access to them is important in keeping yourself well-fed.

Secondly, finding good sources for meat and eggs deserves some attention because GAPS is a healing diet. To help your body detoxify and rebuild you ideally want to be providing it with the highest-quality nutrients.…