Even When I'm Losing, I'm Winning — eating for the Intestinal body type

Even When I'm Losing, I'm Winning: 60 lbs on the Intestinal Body Type Diet

A living account of losing 60 pounds in six months by eating for the Intestinal body type. The plan, the daily rhythm, the results as they come in, and a plain-English FAQ answering the questions people ask most — is it realistic, do I count calories, which foods, and how it actually works.

August 6, 2026 · 11 min · Barefoot Betters
The Intestinal Body Type Food Guide — anchor foods, tiers, and what to eat (placeholder image)

The Intestinal Body Type Food Guide: What to Eat, Tier by Tier

A practical, tier-by-tier guide to eating for the Intestinal body type: the anchor foods that stay ‘Frequently’ even under stress, what slides when you’re run-down, and how the Healthy and Sensitive lists differ across proteins, grains, vegetables, fruits, fats, and sweeteners.

August 5, 2026 · 19 min · Barefoot Betters
Ancient Grain Granola with amaranth, basmati rice, sorghum & butter (placeholder image)

Ancient Grain Granola (Amaranth, Basmati, Sorghum & Butter)

An Intestinal-body-type breakfast granola built on amaranth and basmati rice, sweetened with date sugar and sorghum syrup, and browned with grass-fed butter—every swap chosen to land in the type’s top-tier ‘Frequently’ foods.

August 3, 2026 · 10 min · Barefoot Betters
Digestible Pinto Beans (placeholder image)

The Most Digestible Pinto Beans (Alkaline Soak, Epazote & Indian Spices)

A weekly-batch pinto bean method built for digestibility: a long alkaline soak, a pressure cook, discarding the cooking liquid, then fresh vegetables and Indian digestive spices.

July 26, 2026 · 6 min · Barefoot Betters

Fluffy Cardamom-Lemon Basmati Rice (Stovetop, Chicken Broth, Cast Iron)

This Fluffy Cardamom Lemon Basmati Rice is an easy, aromatic upgrade to everyday rice—made on the stovetop in an enameled cast iron pot for dependable, steamy…

February 25, 2026 · 5 min · Barefoot Betters
Barefoot Better Breakfast Granola

Barefoot Better Breakfast Granola

Barefoot Better Breakfast Granola is a delicious, anti inflammatory powerhouse that stabilizes blood sugar and nurtures your gut. Using pressure cooked

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · Barefoot Betters
Probiotic Tzatziki

Probiotic Tzatziki

Tzatziki with Lactobacillus reuteri Yogurt, Soaked Sweet Onion, Dual Texture Cucumbers, Lemon Soaked Garlic, Lemon Zest, Parsley, and Extra Dill Probiotic

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · Barefoot Betters
Yogurt with L. reuteri

Yogurt with L. reuteri

Traditional Yogurt Strains Traditional yogurts typically contain specific probiotic strains that contribute to their texture, flavor, and health benefits.

December 23, 2024 · 29 min · Barefoot Betters