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

Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Cabbage has never been one of my favorite vegetables. I know, it’s basically sacrilege for a southerner to not like coleslaw. But it often has a rubbery texture and bitter taste that can be off-putting even to people who aren’t normally “picky eaters”. As I learned more about cooking in general and produce specifically, I began to realize that those faults weren’t so much a ...

What is AIP? The Definitive Guide

NOTE: This post has been updated as of May 2024 and reflects the most recent updates to the Autoimmune Protocol. Keep this page bookmarked to stay informed on the most current protocol instructions that reflect emerging nutritional science, straight from the source. Important: You are here because you’d like all of the details about the Autoimmune Protocol, otherwise known as AIP. AIP has been around ...

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis) with AIP

An overwhelming percentage of our audience is currently managing one of the long list of symptoms that fall under the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) umbrella. For some, this is their only autoimmune condition, and for others, it accompanies other diseases affecting different areas of the body. Either way, it’s prolific in the autoimmune world. Luckily, the AIP has been shown (now in a medical study!) ...

Peach and White Grape Pressure Cooker Ribs

  Some of the best recipes are accidents, the result of throwing some leftover junk into a pot. This recipe for AIP ribs is one example of that. One day I was cleaning out my fridge and freezer. I had about two cups of frozen peaches leftover from making smoothies, plus about a cup of halved white grapes in the fridge, which I’d been throwing ...

Is Baking Soda an Effective Treatment for Autoimmune Disease?

Over the last couple weeks I have come across medical news headlines that sounded something like this: “Baking Soda — An Inexpensive Treatment Aid for Autoimmune Diseases Like Arthritis” I won’t even get into the fact that arthritis is most commonly understood to mean osteoarthritis which is NOT an autoimmune disease, but let’s not digress too much. The slightly more reasonable news outlets sounded at least ...

Melon, Grapefruit and Cucumber Spritz

Ah! This AIP mocktail with a fresh herb sprig was inspired by my love for a good early summer beverage! There’s something about the month of May, maybe the start of long summer holiday weekends, that gets me in the mood for anything besides plain H20. I love an alcohol-free beverage that you can use as a base for parties and gatherings. I allow my ...

S3 E8 – Money-Saving Tips From The AIP Community

Welcome to The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast Season 3: Real Food on a Budget. We’re dedicating this season to discussing an aspect of natural healing that often gets left out of the conversation: affordability. We’ll be chatting with experts and peers from the AIP community about how to best balance money with your health priorities. This season is brought to you by our title sponsor, The ...

You are a Badass… With Autoimmune Disease

  I’m a huge fan of the work of Jen Sincero, author of the bestselling You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Live an Awesome Life. Her work encourages us to set aside our fears and fiercely own our lives through awareness, intention, and gratitude. Through her use of real life examples — and with plenty of good humor — she ...