Coffee and I have a long history together, including my years as a Barista for one of Seattle’s oldest coffee shops. When I started working in coffee I consumed only a cup a day, by the end I was drinking more like 4-6. I was obsessed with the art of making coffee and the culture that surrounds it. I even considered opening my own coffee ...
Kicking the Coffee Habit
Cabbage and Avocado Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
This is one of my favorite chopped salad recipes, as it makes a lot and keeps well in the fridge (sans avocado). Feel free to substitute a regular orange if your market does not have a blood orange. Cabbage and Avocado Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 head savoy cabbage, ...
Roasted Beet Dip
It is no secret that beets are one of my favorite root veggies. This dip is perfect because I can eat a small dose at a time. It is great with carrot slices, or even straight off the spoon. 5.0 from 5 reviews Roasted Beet Dip Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Serves: ...
White Willow Bark as an Alternative to NSAIDs on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
The past few months I have been experimenting with using white willow bark (salix alba) instead of NSAIDs for my menstrual cramps. I believe it is a bit controversial given that a lot of people are worried about salicylates these days, but I have had a good experience and wanted to pass along what I have learned. Why are NSAIDs not allowed on the paleo autoimmune ...
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 ...
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With five autoimmune diseases between them, Mickey and Angie found their path to better health with the Autoimmune Protocol. Now it’s their mission to share that approach with nourishing recipes, practical resources, and community connections.
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