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

Kitchen Confidence: 5 AIP Flavor Boosters That Make Everything Taste Better (Small Bite) | Episode 78

If you’ve ever started AIP and thought your meals taste a little flat or repetitive, you’re not alone. One of the most common challenges—especially in the early days—is learning how to build flavor with a more limited ingredient list. And when food isn’t enjoyable, consistency becomes much harder. If you’re newer to AIP or want a refresher on how the protocol works, you can start ...

How to Build a Nutrient-Dense Plate for AIP | Deep Dive Episode 77

If you’ve heard that nutrient density is one of the foundations of healing on the Autoimmune Protocol, you may still be wondering what that actually looks like in daily life. It’s one thing to understand that nutrient density matters. It’s another to build meals that consistently support healing, energy, and long-term health. In Episode 77 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down how to ...

AIP in Real Life: Eating Differently Without Making It a Big Deal | Small Bite (Episode 76)

Eating differently can feel like a much bigger deal than it actually is. Not because of the food itself — but because of the social dynamics around it. Dinner parties. Work lunches. Family holidays. First dates. Travel. The subtle pressure to explain. The awkwardness of declining. The internal negotiation about how much to share and how much to keep private. In Episode 76 of the ...

Life After AIP — Building Your Long-Term Maintenance Plan (Ep 75)

When people complete the Elimination and Reintroduction Phases of the Autoimmune Protocol, one question almost always follows: Now what? Are you supposed to eat this way forever?What happens if your health shifts?And how do you apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations like travel, stress, celebrations, or simply aging? In Episode 75 of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I talk about what life after AIP is ...

Beyond the Recipe: Magic Chili with Marie-Noelle of Urban AIP (Small Bite) | Episode 74

If you’ve ever worried that starting AIP means saying goodbye to your favorite comfort foods forever, this episode is for you. Chili is one of those nostalgic meals—rich, red, hearty, and grounding. But traditional versions rely on tomatoes, beans, paprika, and chili powder—all nightshades. So what happens when you remove them? In this Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, we take a deeper ...

Episode 73: What I’d Do Differently If Starting AIP Today | Deep Dive

If you’re starting the Autoimmune Protocol for the first time—or returning to it after trying it years ago—you might be asking a slightly different question: What would someone do differently if they were starting AIP today? When I first implemented AIP in 2011, I was in the middle of a severe health crisis after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease. The protocol became a ...

Mind-Body Minute: Beginner Meditation with Michele Spring (Episode 73)

Meditation can be one of those things that sounds great in theory… but feels awkward (or even frustrating) in practice. If you’ve ever tried to meditate and immediately felt your mind race, your body get uncomfortable, or your nervous system ramp up instead of calm down—you’re not alone. For many people living with autoimmune disease, stillness can feel anything but soothing. When your body has ...

The Root Cause of IBS with Izabella Wentz, PharmD (Episode 71)

What if IBS isn’t a true diagnosis—but a placeholder? What if bloating, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and food reactions aren’t signs that your body is “too sensitive,” but clues that something specific and treatable is being missed? Less than 25% of people diagnosed with IBS get lasting relief from conventional treatment. And many people who go on to develop autoimmune disease report years—sometimes even a decade—of ...