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

Broccolini with Garlic Chips and Coconut Pesto

  Although I can hardly get sick of greens cooked with coconut oil and salt (my old standby), this is a nice recipe to switch things up. Here I have replaced the dairy and nuts used in a traditional pesto and added coconut, ginger and mint for an autoimmune friendly version. The garlic chips add a little crunch, a texture that is usually missing on ...

Travel Tips While On The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol

As I prepare to hop on a plane tomorrow to New Mexico, I thought I would leave you all with some tips I have found helpful for traveling while staying on the paleo autoimmune protocol. The first trip I took at the end of last summer while eating this way caused me a lot of stress, and since then I have refined my practice to ...

Cranberry-Braised Short Ribs

  Wondering what to do with all of those leftover thanksgiving cranberries? Braising with them has been a theme for me all this November. I have used this recipe successfully with a few different cuts of meat, but my favorite thus far is with short ribs. The meat comes out tender and the reduced braising liquid makes a delicious sauce.   4.8 from 4 reviews ...

Navigating Holidays and Social Situations on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol

As we head towards holiday celebrations that often include sharing meals with family, friends, and possibly those we don’t know, I thought it would be timely to do a post about my thoughts on navigating social situations and shared meals on a restricted diet such as the autoimmune protocol. Here are some tips I have come up with in my experience struggling with these issues ...

Ginger Baked Salmon

  This is an easy and flavorful preparation of salmon that I make often. I like to pair it with a big salad or a veggie stir-fry with coconut aminos. It keeps for a few days in the refrigerator, so I usually make a large fillet and then eat it for breakfast or dinner in the following days. You can halve the recipe if you ...

Rainbow Roasted Root Vegetables

  Looking for a good way to get your root veggies in? This simple recipe can be adapted to use whatever roots you have on hand – any type of beet, carrot, sweet potato, yam, turnip, rutabaga, etc. Use whatever is freshest and most available to you. I like using a mixture of beets for color and flavor. 4.6 from 5 reviews Rainbow Roasted Root ...

Breakfast Inspiration For The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol

NOTE: Since this post was written, the AIP community has come out with an incredible ebook called 85 Amazing AIP Breakfasts with literally tons of breakfast recipes and inspiration. If you are still struggling with breakfast on AIP, be sure to check it out! I photographed most of my morning meals in the last couple of weeks so I could provide inspiration for those looking for breakfast ...

“Sick Soup”

  A few weeks ago, I was under the weather with my first fall cold and I made a giant batch of what is know in our house as “sick soup.” This soup started as a prescription for all manners of sick from my Traditional Chinese-Medicine doctor-friend. Whenever either my husband or I seem to be coming down with something, I cook up a quick ...