November 2013

15 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season on the AIP

The holidays are meant to be about beautiful things: celebration, love, family, fellowship. But they come wrapped in a package that includes stress, pressure and a tradition of foods we can no longer eat. So, how does a paleo autoimmune warrior not only survive, but thrive and enjoy the season? I share my best advice in this post.

Simple Marinated Chicken Hearts | Phoenix Helix

Organ Love: Simple Marinated Chicken Hearts (Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Wahls, Whole30)

I know organ meat is good for me, so I make sure I eat some every week. Chicken hearts, for example, are filled with B vitamins that support deep sleep, steady energy levels, stress resilience, brain health, and autoimmune health. But that doesn’t mean I always find organ meats tasty. The first time I had chicken hearts, they were decidedly chewy (and not in a pleasant way). I started experimenting with recipes and finally came up with one that’s easy and delicious. This is so good, I could eat it every week. My non-paleo husband loves this recipe, too.

Charles’ Healing Story (Ankylosing Spondylitis)

Today’s post is another inspiring success story. Charles has ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune condition that affects the spine. At its worst, Charles lived a life of constant, debilitating pain, where pain medication had no effect. His disease also caused a dangerous heart condition. After 2 weeks on a no-starch version of the paleo diet, his pain reduced to a 0-1. Two years later, he continues to maintain the diet, and his heart condition has healed.

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