Gut Health to Food Forests: One Nutritionist’s Radical Journey to Healing – Remission Nutrition

April 25, 2025 BelieveBig Blog, Nutrition Therapy, Webinar

When Carrie Procinsky was told she had Crohn’s disease at 19, her mother’s gut told her there had to be a better way. That intuition led Carrie down a decades-long path of discovery—from functional nutrition to herbal medicine, and now, regenerative farming.

In our recent Food for Thought webinar, Carrie shared her story of healing and the powerful lessons she’s learned about the gut microbiome: an internal universe teeming with life, linked to everything from mood to immunity.

“Your gut is like an exotic zoo,” Carrie explained, “and every animal inside needs the right food.”

Carrie’s approach is deeply holistic. She recommends the “5 R Protocol”—remove, replace, re-inoculate, repair, rebalance—and emphasizes real-world, doable changes: cut inflammatory foods, diversify your meals, hydrate well, and reconnect with nature.

But what really sets Carrie apart? She didn’t just talk about the power of food—she built it. Literally. With her family, she moved from Houston to four acres of land, creating a food forest filled with 27 fruit trees, wild garlic, and rotating crops that regenerate the soil and the soul.

From fermented ginger and grass-fed butter to kimchi-topped omelets and compost piles, Carrie’s journey is a masterclass in taking root and healing from the inside out.

If you’re overwhelmed by wellness advice, start with her three-step tip:

Cut gluten.
Drink more water.
Choose local, seasonal produce.

🌿 Watch the full replay to hear Carrie’s inspiring story, explore the science of gut health, and discover the resources that can help you start your own healing journey.