Today marks a huge milestone in my healing journey — I officially graduated into Phase 2! And to celebrate, I reintroduced one of the trickiest veggies for sensitive digestion: broccoli.
If you’ve been following along, you know Phase 1 was about calming inflammation, smoothing digestion, and letting my body reset. Now that my belly has been consistently calm, pain-free, and gas-free, I earned my promotion into Phase 2. And it honestly feels incredible.
🥦 Why Broccoli Happens in Phase 2
Broccoli is healthy — but it is not Phase 1 friendly. High-fiber veggies like broccoli can:
- Cause gas
- Trigger bloating
- Create pressure under the ribs
- Stir up vagus nerve sensitivity
So even though broccoli is nourishing, your gut has to be ready for it.
Phase 2 is exactly when that happens. By this point:
- Inflammation is lower
- Digestion is smoother
- Your vagus nerve is calmer
- Meals feel predictable again
- Your belly has been consistently steady
Once all of that is in place, high-fiber foods like broccoli become supportive instead of stressful.
😁 How My Broccoli Reintroduction Went
I had broccoli today… and the results shocked me in the best way.
No gas. No bloating. No pressure. No discomfort. Nothing.
Just a normal belly doing normal belly things.
This is exactly what Phase 2 is designed for — reintroducing foods one at a time so you can see how your healed gut responds.
✨ Why Reintroductions Matter
Phase 2 isn’t just about adding foods — it’s about freedom. As I expand my diet, my gut learns how to:
- Handle more fiber
- Regulate motility
- Process meals without flaring
- Expand variety safely
- Increase nutrient diversity
Each food teaches us something:
- Which foods are ready
- Which foods need more time
- Which foods stay on the “not yet” list
🍽️ What’s Next in Phase 2
Now that broccoli is officially back in rotation, I’ll slowly test new Phase 2 foods with the same careful approach:
- More vegetables
- Additional proteins
- More meal combinations
- Tracking patterns
- Building meals that feel more natural
Phase 2 is where healing meets real life — and I’m finally at the place where my body can handle it.
💛 Closing Thoughts: I’m Leveling Up
Six weeks ago, I was dealing with gas, pressure, pain, and unpredictable reactions after meals.
Now? I’m in Phase 2 and reintroducing foods with complete confidence.
Broccoli may seem like a small win, but for me it’s proof that all those quiet decisions — every calm meal, every gentle day — have built something real.
One food at a time.
One phase at a time.
One day at a time.
Stacey’s New Beginning just took its next big step.
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