The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

Italian-Spiced 50/50 Sausages

I feel like I am always talking about how amazing homemade sausage patties are–they make a perfect quick breakfast solution, protein snack, or emergency meal. I always have at least one type in my freezer for easy meals. If you feel like your time on the autoimmune protocol has you acting like a slave to the kitchen, let me change your life–make a batch of ...

MTHFR? MTWhat?

I have been promising to write about MTHFR for a loooong time now.  I know some in my audience have been waiting for months.  I’m going to be really, really honest here . . . I have struggled with how to approach this topic more than any other topic I’ve ever tackled on this blog.  I was less afraid to write about infertility, despite it ...

Cream of Broccoli Soup

This time of year I am always creating new soups and stews, both because they are a great way to get more bone broth into the diet and they are hearty and satisfying on a cold day. This is a simple recreation of Cream of Broccoli soup, autoimmune protocol style–I use rutabaga, a often overlooked winter root vegetable and coconut milk to add creaminess to a ...

Busting The Goitrogen Myth

  One of the questions we are frequently asked on our Facebook page as well as the comments here on the blog is “Aren’t you worried about eating goitrogens with autoimmune thyroid disease? My (insert alternative health practitioner here) told me that if I eat them, they will cause a goiter!” A lot of people out there are living in fear of eating nutritious foods like broccoli, ...

Gingersnap Cookies and Coconut Milk

While developing the gingersnap crust for my Pumpkin-Spice Cake, I had a happy accident that turned into cookies. A little extra spice and molasses instead of maple syrup and they turned into the perfect gingersnap. This means two coconut-free holiday treat recipes from me this holiday season (no more complaining, coconut sensitive people!). I’ve also included a simple recipe for coconut milk, because who doesn’t love ...

Parsnip and Pear Soup With Fried Sage

I have to make sure while on the autoimmune protocol that I include lots of starchy carbs like parsnips, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and plantains or I start to have low energy. When roasted root veggies gets old, I like to switch gears and make blended soups – very few dishes are as comforting! This recipe is as simple as they come and uses some of my ...

Raspberry Peppermint Bark

One of the “treats” I really miss since I have been on the autoimmune protocol are the peppermint candies and candy canes that pop up around the holidays. While I am not about to go near the food dyes, processed sugar and chemical flavorings found in the conventional ones, I thought it might be nice to try and recreate that flavor with ingredients that are ...

Vegetable Spotlight – Cauliflower

I decided to start a new recipe theme on the blog — it is called “vegetable spotlight.” Instead of presenting you with one recipe, now and then I am going to highlight a seasonal vegetable and show you a few different simple ways to cook it. While as a foodie, I love to come up with fancy recipes, I realize that some of you could ...