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

Fig and Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

One of the first things to go crazy in my garden this year has been the arugula patch – no surprise, since it is actually a weed! Here I have paired it with some sweet dried figs and a creamy raspberry vinaigrette. I wouldn’t eat this as a meal on its own, but it is a fine addition to some grilled steak or chicken, or ...

The Best Diet For Autoimmune Disease

I wanted to address something that has come up a lot lately. People stumble across this site as a result of a link or a Google search for natural ways to manage their autoimmune condition. They find out about the Autoimmune Protocol and dive right in, but are then unhappy when it doesn’t “work” after a week or two. This can be very confusing after reading ...

Sautéed Baby Artichokes

  I found these baby artichokes while I was perusing my local Whole Foods — I was so inspired with their color, and how cute and little they were! I used to eat artichokes all the time when I lived in California, but have gotten out of the habit now that they are not as common here in Seattle. Baby artichokes are not just smaller ...

Cabbage-Leaf Tacos with Cod and Mango Salsa

After avoiding fruit for most of the winter, I am happy the summer is here and all of my favorite tropical fruits are on sale once again! While I try not to go nuts on fruit on a daily basis, I enjoy using some occasionally to compliment a nice fresh meal, especially in the spring and summer. This is a simple but tasty way to ...

Pineapple, Mint and Lamb Kebabs

I love kebabs – they are fun, easy to make, and everything you thread on there gets a tasty layer of char on them. Here I have come up with a simple recipe using lamb, mint and pineapple, both for the marinade and as a kebab accessory. That makes it full of extra-pineapple goodness! The flavor of these is incredible, and they are sure to ...

Summer Cabbage and Jicama Coleslaw

  With Memorial Day around the corner, I have planned to share a couple of AIP-friendly recipes suitable for summer BBQs or gatherings. Today’s recipe is my take on a traditional coleslaw, using my coconut-based garlic “mayo” as a dressing. I like to “massage” my raw cabbage, like I do with kale, to break down the fibers a little bit and make it a little ...

Sleep: Why It’s Important For Those With Autoimmune Disease, And How To Get More Of It

  Along with working on my circadian rhythm by using the tips outlined in this post, making an effort to get my sleep on track has been absolutely essential to my healing journey. I thought I would share some information about the importance of sleep along with some tips to help you troubleshoot any problems that may be interfering with your ability to get quality ...

Jane’s Mango and Coconut Summer Salad

  As we head towards summer, I am looking forward to sharing more salads and grilling recipes. Not that I am sick of soups and stews, but in Seattle, it seems like it is “soup weather” all but a couple of months out of the year. After a long winter of avoiding the wilted and long-traveled lettuces at the grocery store, I now have steady ...