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

Cinnamon-Sage Baked Delicata Squash

  If I had to choose my favorite squash, it definitely would be the sweet, nutty delicata. Every time September rolls around, I am thrilled at the sight of this little guy’s reappearance at the farmer’s market. This is a vegetable that doesn’t need any fancy preparation – I most often eat it simply sprinkled with some fresh herbs and cinnamon. 4.3 from 6 reviews ...

Summer Blackberry Pie

I often get asked about what to do with the surplus of summer blackberries that pop up in yards across the country this time of year. Before I embarked on the autoimmune protocol, I would make blackberry pie at every summer’s end. This tradition ended, as I had not been able to come up with a suitable crust recipe. Recently, I came up with a ...

Simple Beet and Fennel Salad

I came up with this colorful and delicious salad one day after harvesting all of these vegetables from my garden. You don’t have to use different varieties of beets, but I found that using a few different kinds created a vibrant plate. This time of year, I find myself looking forward to the cooler fall weather so that I can get back to my usual ...

Nightshade-Free Cherry BBQ Sauce

  With summer BBQ season in full swing, I thought I would share what I have been making as an addition to easily AIP-friendly grilled meats — nightshade-free BBQ sauce! While I was brainstorming about ways I could make a flavorful sauce without all nightshades, one of my friends told me about her mother’s recipe that mostly consisted of sautéed cherries blended into a paste. ...

Pineapple-Lime Popsicles

  I have been getting more and more requests for coconut-free recipes, so this one is for you guys — fresh pineapple lime popsicles! If you haven’t tried making pops at home before, they are fun and addictive. The only thing you need is a mold (I use this one) and some food-grade popsicle sticks. Definitely a worthy investment for making simple summer treats while ...

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 ...