Months 5 - 6 — Joyful Gut Cooking

Hopefully now you are getting the hang of your new diet and finding foods that are right for you that you truly enjoy! Very slowly, you may be able to bring in some raw fruit, like berries, pears and mangos. Dried fruit may also be a possibility now - mangos, dates and figs without any sugar or additives. Raw nuts (occasionally and in moderation) can be sprinkled on a salad. We were able to bring in olives (without additives and emulsifiers) and smoked salmon (no added sugar) in moderation as well. Black beans were also something we introduced in small amounts. This is when it is so important to listen to your body. Introduce these foods slowly and see how it goes. Every body is individual so what is right for someone else may not be right for you!

We are well past our 6-month mark and a year into this new way of eating. Just recently, we have added in potatoes (both white and sweet), oats (not grain-free, but gluten-free), maple syrup and occasionally cacao which you will see as ingredients in several of the recipes.