The yes / no food list
What to eat, and what to pause for 30 days, including the “healthy” foods that surprise people.
Medical disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The Smart Restart and Captain Soup products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk with your doctor before changing your diet.
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The Smart Restart
The exact food list, daily meals, shopping lists and recipes our founder, Brian, used to get his health back after Hashimoto’s. Simple enough to start today. Powerful enough to change your life.
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Why this guide exists
When I got sick, the hardest part wasn’t just the symptoms. It was figuring out what to eat without making things worse.
“I was flying Apache helicopters in the Army… then I could barely get out of bed.”
I had constant headaches, autoimmune issues and no energy. My boss told me to start looking for another career. I saw 13 medical specialists, and no one had answers. We were desperate.
So we tried a low-inflammatory keto diet. My wife started making bone broth soups every single day. Slowly, my energy came back and my body started responding.
The Smart Restart is everything that worked, written down so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
— Brian Gaudette, founder
What’s inside
Everything you need for 30 days, in one PDF
Keto or not, your choice
One protocol with two paths. Keto is recommended, and there’s a non-keto routine if that fits your life better.
Daily meals & shopping lists
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus the exact grocery list so you only shop once.
The soup & bone broth recipes
Classic Lamb/Beef and the slow-simmered bone broth Brian lives on. One pot makes about 28 jars.
How the 30 days work
Keep it stupid simple
- Eat when you’re hungry, until you’re full. Two nutrient dense soups a day, lunch and dinner, for 30 days.
- Pause the usual suspects. Use the yes / no list to take a break from foods that commonly cause inflammation.
- Pick your path. Follow it in ketosis (recommended) or use the non-keto routine.
- Pay attention to how you feel. Be mindful of how food is affecting your cognition, energy level, sleep, pain, headaches, irritability and mood.
Once you feel what real food does for you, you see what it’s worth: more energy, a clearer head and more good years with your family. Real food puts your health back in your hands.
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When you’re already running on empty, tracking down clean ingredients and simmering broth for days is the last thing you have energy for. So Captain Soup makes the same nutrient dense soups for you.
- 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised or wild-caught meats and broths
- Nutrient dense bone broth slow-cooked with organ meats (that you can’t taste)
- 100% organic vegetables
- No gluten. No soy. No grains. No nightshades. No seed oils. No fillers. No junk.
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Quick questions
Is the guide really free?
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Do I have to buy Captain Soup to follow it?
No. The guide includes the full soup and bone broth recipes so you can make everything yourself. Captain Soup is there if you’d rather skip the cooking.
Do I have to do keto?
No. Keto is recommended, but there’s a non-keto daily routine too. You just aim for at least 75g of net carbs a day and skip the keto-only steps.
Is this medical advice?
No. The Smart Restart is educational and based on Brian’s personal experience. Please talk with your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you’re managing a medical condition.
The Smart Restart is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any medical condition. Consult your physician before changing your diet or exercise plan.