The Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet is a diet set up on the belief that there is a definite link between learning disabilities, the food and drink we have, and the condition of our digestive system. The theory is that nutrition plays a critical role in helping children and adults overcome their disabilities.

In brief, the GAPS diet is a program of supplements (probiotics, essential fatty acids like fish oils and digestive enzymes) plus a transition to a special introduction diet, before moving on to the full GAPS diet. The diet consists of gut ‘healing’ foods, such as vegetable juices, raw vegetables, fish, homemade meat stock (with a particular focus on gelatinous soft tissues around the bones), homemade yoghurt, eggs and stews. As there is so much more to the diet and accompanying lifestyle than this, reading Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book ‘Gut and Psychology Syndrome’ is essential for those thinking of beginning the GAPS diet.