My 2 year healing diet anniversary brought with it feelings I didn’t expect. It got me thinking about the language of healing, and the difference between reversal and cure. What do these words mean? What’s really possible? In this post, I take an honest and thorough look at healing autoimmunity.
Condiments are a great way to add some quick and varied flavor to your meals, and when you’re following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), that can be a little tricky. The vast majority of condiments contain ingredients not allowed on the AIP. So, what to do? No worries! I’ve got you covered with a great list of AIP-friendly recipes (and a few store-bought options as well!)
I have a great recipe for you today: (1) It’s quick to prepare, requiring no cooking at all. (2) It’s nutrient dense and full of omega 3 fatty acids. (3) It’s delicious!
The paleo autoimmune protocol is a powerful tool for healing, but it’s also a restrictive diet. Food is an emotional experience for us all, but if you struggle with eating disorders, that’s even more true. I’ve gotten emails from readers asking how they can navigate the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP) without triggering disordered eating behaviors of their past. I’ve also seen conversations in the AIP Facebook groups that hint at some people using the AIP as an excuse to eat less. I’ve personally experienced fear of food, once I learned how it can exacerbate my autoimmune disease. My goal with this blog is to help us heal in every way. Today, I talk with Stefani Ruper, an expert on disordered eating, on how we can navigate the autoimmune protocol in a way that’s healthy both physically and psychologically.
Sometimes a girl just needs a steak, and this is my absolute favorite way to prepare one. Did you know arugula has more antioxidants than almost any other green, because it’s very similar to its wild ancestor? Here’s to nutrient-density!
I came to Paleo through the GAPS diet doorway, which is a low-starch version of the paleo diet. When I switched to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, I continued to eat low-starch. I had seen a lot of improvement and didn’t want to risk worsening symptoms. After 18 months, I decided it was time to test the low-starch theory. Did I really need to avoid them? As “safe starches” became more and more popular, GAPS became more and more criticized. I spent time slowly reintroducing starches into my diet and monitoring my body’s response. Are you curious about my results?
Today is World IBD Day, and what better day to share a story about healing ulcerative colitis? When Laura was diagnosed in March 2013, her doctor actually recommended the paleo diet. How cool is that? She’s been paleo ever since. In today’s interview, she shares the details of her first year of healing.
Sweet, soothing, and Southern, this recipe satisfies body and soul. Added bonus: it cooks up fast, so you can have this comfort food tonight.
Organ meats are 10-100 times more nutritious than other meats, which is why they’re so highly recommended on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. That said, I know it’s hard for beginners. You have lots of questions about toxins and concerns about taste. I answer your questions in this article, and also give you links to 30 AIP-friendly recipes! Give one a try this week.
A Step-By-Step Guide with Recipes – Strict AIP isn’t meant to last forever. The paleo autoimmune protocol is a powerful tool for healing, and there are two important phases: (1) eliminating potential food triggers temporarily, and (2) reintroducing them very carefully, to see how your body responds. It’s this second phase where we learn to communicate with our bodies, receiving clear messages on the foods that nourish us vs. the foods that harm us. However, it only works when done correctly. Often people rush this second step, reintroducing too many foods at once, or too quickly, and when inflammation hits, they don’t know what caused it. I wrote this e-book to guide you through this process. Click through to learn more, and enter my giveaway for a chance to win a free copy!
If you’ve never baked your bacon, you are missing out! No more standing at the stove, getting splattered with grease. You can cook an entire pack at once AND it makes the best bacon fat ever – smooth, creamy white, delicious, and awesome for frying anything, including chicken livers (pro tip). How did I go 40+ years of my life not knowing this trick? PS. There’s a big variation in bacon quality. In this post, I share my favorite paleo AIP-friendly brands as well.
The sweet flavors of coconut and shallot are the perfect complement to this mildly bitter green. Collards are also anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifying, digestion-enhancing, and are an excellent source of calcium. The perfect definition of a healing food!
Mickey Trescott is a personal chef with celiac and Hashimoto’s. She healed herself through the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol and was the first to create a cookbook, to help others do the same. First came her e-book, which I reviewed last year. Now, that amazing resource is available in hardcover. These are NOT recipes that leave you feeling deprived. They are simple, delicious, and will please anyone, whether they are on the autoimmune protocol or not. Today, I tell you what’s new in the hardcover version and give you a sample recipe for Raspberry “Cheesecake”.
Seafood is one of one most nutrient-dense foods available, filled with omega-3 fatty acids, easily digestible protein, vitamin D, B12 and more. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. This is an easy enough recipe to make on a weeknight, but flavorful enough to serve company. Feel free to substitute scallops or any white fish if you don’t have halibut. Enjoy!
There’s a reason Terry Wahls recommends that we eat three cups of brightly colored fruits and vegetables daily. Every color represents a different blend of micronutrients that our bodies need to thrive. This recipe is a nutritional powerhouse, covering the green, red/purple, and orange parts of the spectrum. An added bonus is that it’s both beautiful and delicious. Even though I’m on a restricted diet, I still love food, and recipes like this have an abundance of flavor that feeds my soul as well as my body.
Dr. Terry Wahls is the amazing woman who reversed her MS, moving from a wheelchair to a bicycle, and developed a protocol to help others reverse autoimmune disease as well. Today’s post is a detailed review of her new book, an interview with Terry herself, and a chance for you to win a kindle copy of The Wahls Protocol.
Like many of you, I have an old stew recipe I used to love, full of ingredients I no longer eat. Luckily, I enjoy developing new versions of old favorites, so I made this AIP-friendly version! I started with onions, garlic and rosemary for flavor. I kept the traditional carrots, but added celery root and radishes as potato substitutes. I threw in some cranberries to replace the tang of tomatoes. Finally, I added bone broth for nutrient-density, and blended it with some of the cooked veggies before serving to thicken the broth without flour. This stew puts my old stew recipe to shame. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
I have another inspiring success story to share. This time it’s Christie, who not only is healing her psoriasis through the paleo autoimmune protocol, but also eliminated depression, panic attacks, migraines, chronic fatigue, and more. But this isn’t a story about perfection. It’s about persistence, and the honest sharing of a journey that includes setbacks alongside successes.
After years of misinformation, it can be hard to wrap your mind around the fact that egg yolks are actually good for you. In fact, they are such superfoods that Chris Kresser recommends eating 3 of them every day, and Sarah Ballantyne recommends them as a first AIP reintroduction to try after the elimination phase. Today, I share why they’re so amazing, dispel cholesterol worries, give you 11 ways to include them in your daily diet, and I even filmed a little video showing you 3 easy ways to separate eggs and get to those luscious yolks.
When is food enough, and when do you need something more? What is supplement fraud? Do supplements contain allergens that can set off an autoimmune flare? How do you know which supplements will help you? I answer these questions and more in this blog post.
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate love in all its forms: familial love, deep friendship, romantic love, spiritual connection, empathy, love for the stranger, our bond with animals, tough love, love of nature, and most importantly self-love. Why do I say “most importantly” for that last one? Because if we don’t truly love ourselves, it’s very hard to love anyone else, and it’s also hard to heal. This recipe is worthy of celebration, and while it’s the classic Valentine’s Day colors, it’s delicious year-round, so feel free to make it any time you want to give yourself, or someone else you love, a gift.
Have you heard of the Paleo Approach by Sarah Ballantyne? This is the textbook on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. In this post, I interview the author, highlight my favorite sections, and show you a video sample.
Have you been doing the paleo autoimmune protocol for a while, without seeing the results you want? In this post, I share 5 of the most common mistakes people make on this journey. Let’s see if any of these apply to you.
Rainbow Chard is truly a superfood – full of anti-inflammatory, blood sugar regulating, bone strengthening, heart protective, brain supporting, and detoxifying compounds. With the right recipe, it’s also delicious.
Have you ever eaten grapefruit and avocado together? If not, you’re missing out! This simple salad is easy to make, packed with nutrition, and totally delicious. Did you know avocados are anti-inflammatory? Or that grapefruit boosts glutathione, helping our bodies detoxify? Every time I research the nutrition behind recipes, I am newly amazed at the medicinal power of real food.
Research shows that sadness increases our perception of pain, depression increases inflammation, stress can make you sick, and anxiety affects immune function. That’s the power of the mind-body connection. In this post, I write about EFT: a simple process for releasing negative emotions that may be holding back our healing progress. It’s also a technique that can be used in daily life as well. It can help dispel fear, anxiety, grief – any emotion we are struggling to let go. People even use it in airports to get over fear of flying. Have you used EFT in your own life? How has it helped you?
Through research and experimentation, I’ve created a nightshade-free, succulent sausage recipe that even pleases my husband (a self-professed sausage snob.) There’s a reason this recipe has gone viral. Added bonus? It’s easy to make. Enjoy!
