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

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 ...

Circadian Rhythm – Getting Back On Track

A circadian rhythm is a daily cycle of biological processes that the body undergoes in response to the environment, mostly as a response to light. I have found that regulating my circadian rhythm has been very helpful in managing my autoimmunity, most likely because of its positive effects on cortisol. Here are a few of the biggies that effect our circadian rhythms: Light – Exposure ...

Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic “Mayo”

  photo by Kyle Johnson 4.8 from 4 reviews Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic "Mayo"   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   The "Mayo" must cool at room temperature for an hour or in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients For the "Mayo": 1⁄2 cup coconut concentrate, slightly warmed 1⁄2 cup warm filtered water 1⁄4 ...

Preview Recipe: Pomegranate and Arugula Salad with Fennel and Blood-Orange Vinaigrette

  photo by Kyle Johnson It is not an easy task coming up with recipes for every season while writing a cookbook in the depths of winter – I will surely remind myself of that fact if I ever embark on this task again! Fortunately, I had some recipes filed away from summer when I was inspired by the beautiful fruits and vegetables in the ...