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

Autoimmune Paleo and Eating Disorders: A Reassuring Approach

There is a fascinating link between eating disorders (ED’s) and autoimmune (AI) issues. My personal interest in this link stems from a childhood of chronic stomache aches and migraine headaches along with an 18 year experience with anorexia nervosa. Ironically, during my graduate school experience to become an eating disorder specialist, I developed AI symptoms, which lead me to start Autoimmune Paleo (AIP). While exploring ...

Thai Ground Chicken Salad (Larb Gai)

  Larb Gai is a dish of ground chicken with fresh herbs like Thai basil, mint and cilantro. I had this dish several years ago at a Thai restaurant and instantly fell in love with it due to its simplicity! This dish is also very light and refreshing because of the fresh herbs. Traditionally, chillies are used in this dish and roasted rice powder is ...

AIP Stories of Recovery: Bonnie’s Recovery from Hidradenitis Suppurativa

AIP Stories of Recovery is a success story series about regular people from the Autoimmune Protocol community who are changing their lives using the protocol. Each month a new person is featured and readers have the opportunity to discover all the different health challenges that are being overcome by folks just like themselves on the same path. At Autoimmune Paleo we hope you’ll be inspired by, ...

Sweet Green Smoothie

Ladies and gentlemen… we made it. We actually made it. Deep inhale… slow exhale… and, onto all things new. Well, I hope this first few days of the new year have been good to you. I’m sure some of you are definitely over seeing and hearing, “New year, new me!” So, for this month’s recipe, I wanted to offer something that’s been somewhat of a ...

The AIP Freezer Cooking Guide

Today we are going to talk all about one of the most overlooked assets in an AIP kitchen – a freezer! Even if all you have access to is the average freezer section of your kitchen unit, today I’m going to show you how cooking to freeze can make your AIP implementation that much easier. Let’s dive in! Why would you cook and store meals ...

The State of AIP 2021

For the last several years at Autoimmune Wellness we’ve marked the start of the New Year with a “State of AIP Address.” It’s an opportunity to introduce all the new members of our community to the roots of AIP (read more at The History of the AIP Movement), plus review the prior year and discuss potential areas of growth for the future. BUT this year ...

See You in 2021! Announcing Our Holiday Break

With the rollercoaster of 2020 coming to an end (whew!), we can’t help looking back and reflecting on how our business and our commitment to our work have changed in the last 11 months. We started the year focusing on how to stay healthy during a pandemic, and turned to Dr. Rob Abbott for insight into how to respond to COVID-19 and what to think about ...

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Here’s a great AIP Thanksgiving side dish that transforms Brussels sprouts with the help of bacon. Even you picky eaters will love this AIP Brussels Sprouts Gratin. How long can you keep Brussels sprouts in the fridge? Sprouts can keep in the fridge for a surprisingly long time. They can last about 6 weeks if purchased fresh and stored properly. What is good to serve ...