There's a reason this recipe has gone viral on Instagram. It's juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Even sausage snobs love it!

The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a powerful dietary tool that has the potential (when done properly) to reverse autoimmune disease by lowering systemic inflammation in the body and setting the stage for healing to happen. To better understand the way the autoimmune protocol works, one can divide it into 3 phases: the initial elimination phase,...

This nightshade-free Carrot Ketchup uses a blend of carrots and beets for a color and flavor so good and healthy you won't miss the tomatoes!

You might call it a casserole, but it's "hot dish" where I grew up! No matter what you call it, these chicken and dumplings are pure comfort food, made AIP-compliant!

Learn about the why’s and how’s of AIP reintroductions, what to reintroduce (and when), and how to track your foods and reactions.

Herbs and spices are a wonderful way to add a pop of flavor to any dish! For those following the Autoimmune Protocol (also referred to as the AIP), navigating the land of herbs and spices can be tricky. Some of them are safe to eat, and some of them are to be avoided during the...

This AIP cheese is perfect for snacking plus you can shred it and melt it!

Get cozy for fall with this comforting recipe. These dumplings are perfectly textured, just the right amount of chewy and doughy.

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Paleo Empanadas - Predominantly Paleo - just like your favorites but without the grain or rancid oils!

This AIP Chicken Alfredo will be ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes this recipe an ideal choice for those busy weeknights. Plus, providing you have the non-perishable ingredients in your AIP pantry, there are only 2 fresh ingredients to buy: chicken breasts and zucchini!

This flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser and comes together in just 35 minutes.

An important role of your immune system is to produce antibodies to protect against pathogens, like bacteria + viruses. It has many complex mechanisms to regulate this process, ensuring that your immune cells are active enough to protect, but not too active to cause issues. An autoimmune disorder is

The Autoimmune Protocol (also known as “Autoimmune Paleo”, “The Paleo Approach”, or “AIP”) is a science-based elimination and reintroduction diet and lifestyle protocol. With this blog post, we've assembled the most comprehensive, all-in-one-spot, definitive AIP guide on the internet!

All of the seasoned AIPers I know are unanimous on this one fact: if you plan ahead, it will be so much easier to be successful on the Autoimmune Protocol. There is nothing worse, in my opinion, to find yourself hungry with nothing safe to eat in the house! That’s when you might reach for...

This versatile nightshade-free marinara sauce recipe can take the place of any tomato sauce. It can be used for pizza, zucchini noodles, and even as a dip! Nightshade-Free Marinara Sauce Nightshades are a group of vegetables in the Solanaceae family. These include tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers, and eggplant. For those who are sensitive to nightshades,... Read More »

The vast majority of condiments contain ingredients not allowed on the AIP. So, what do you do? No worries...I've got you covered with this roundup!

This Filipino Chicken Adobo is a garlicky flavorful main dish that's simple to make, and delicious! It's paleo,

This two ingredient paleo naan is a delicious addition to any indian or even mediterranean dish. You'll love this guilt-free bread!

Paleo & AIP Cassava Waffles are egg-free (with an eggs-included variation) and simply fabulous! Cakey white cassava flour, crispy edges, lots of complex carbs, good fat and protein, this is the perfect grain-free waffle!

This article discusses lectins and their impact on human health. It will also go into ways on how to reduce your lectin exposure.

GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 1 - my exerience of the 1st Intro Phase on the GAPS Diet - with a food list, breakfast, soup recipes and meal plan.

If you have an autoimmune disease--whether it’s Graves’ disease, lupus, Hashimoto’s, Sjogren’s, or rheumatoid arthritis--getting on board with an AIP diet is one of the best ways to take control of your health. To get started, use this list of essential AIP swaps to make autoimmune-friendly cooking and baking a breeze!

Lately I've been battling some annoying inflammation in my right hand. My body is telling me it ain't happy about this irritation that's stubbornly refusing to take a hike - and, of course, now I regret not sticking with the food journal I began all those months ago. It's infuriating, yet so ironic, how whilst I'm documenting...Read More »

These AIP Pancakes made with cassava flour are a delicious and luxurious addition to your morning. When you're looking for that special weekend AIP breakfast treat, these pancakes whip up quickly and easily!

What are nightshades, and do you need to avoid them?

I've been super duper busy this last couple of weeks so I'm afraid I've fallen behind a bit with my recipe writing. Luckily I had a couple in my 'draft' section (from back when I was super duper organised and built up a good stash for reserve purposes .. such as this) (most unlike me!)...Read More »

Carrageenan, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose… These common food additives are “generally recognized as safe,” but is that true for people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases? Evidence is mounting that they may not be and in this post I discuss each one and why foods with these on the ingredient list […]

A clean, whole-foods diet is all about getting back to the basics. It’s about eating the foods that have nourished our species for hundreds of thousands of years instead of the processed, shrink-wrapped, and boxed food derivatives that have lined our grocery store shelves for the past century. It’s about synthesizing science and common sense...

Carry on with the previous foods. You also add in: Ripe avocado mashed into soups, starting with 1 tsp a day and increasing gradually. Nutbutter pancakes mixed with squash and eggs and cooked in fat of ghee, starting with one a day and gradually increasing. Scrambled eggs Sauerkraut GAPS Pancakes 1/4 cup coconut oil or ghee 1/2 cup of pumpkin, butternut squash or kabocha 2 Tbs almond butter 2 egg yolks Process: In a food processor or blender, combine squash, almond butter and eggs until smooth. Melt coconut oil in frying pan over medium-low heat. Spoon batter into frying pan to make small, thin pancakes (about 3″ in diameter). Fry on one side until lightly brown and flip. Fry on the other side, until light brown. Remove from pan and serve warm. My kids eat this most mornings! EGG BURRITO Coconut oil 2 cups of beef broth 1 lb ground beef 1 chopped onion 12 eggs 2 mashed avocado salt and pepper to taste Process: 1. Boil the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat, braking up the beef into small pieces in the broth. 2. Whisk 3 of the eggs in a small mixing bowl. 3. Melt coconut oil in frying pan over medium-low heat. 4. Pour eggs into skillet in a thin even layer. 5. Slow cook eggs for about 6 minutes. 6. Gently slide eggs on a plate. 7. Top with strained meat and onion mixture and avocado. 8. Roll into a burrito. Tip: Make sure you save any left over broth and or beef. Add this into any of your beef soups. For this burrito, I used onion soup to cook the beef in. Keep simmering it on medium low heat until the broth thickens and simmers down. It gives it a nice savory flavor. When you are on stage 5 and can add spices, this is great with some cumin! It's also good with sour cream, fermented tomatoes, and grated cheddar cheese when you are able to add those into your diet.

These No-bake Cookie Dough Collagen Protein Bites are the perfect no-bake snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, while also adding protein. They're paleo, AIP, and gluten-free.

Food combining is a great way to lose weight and improve digestion, so here's an EASY CHART showing you how to do it! (Meal ideas and recipes included.)

This egg free mayonnaise makes a tasty dipping sauce for homemade fries and grilled vegetables. I also like to whisk it with a little bit of apple cider vinegar use it as an autoimmune-paleo-friendly salad dressing. Mickey shares a recipe for coconut concentrate in her book, an ingredient used frequently in her recipes. It is interchangeable with coconut butter, which you can find here or learn how to make it by blending coconut flakes in a food processor here.

This easy but wholesome Worcestershire Sauce recipe is recreated with real food ingredients and is soy-free and gluten-free. Add Worcestershire sauce to enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes.

Every once in a while I experience a serious pizza craving. Of course, it has been quite a while since I have had a “real” pizza (meaning one with REAL cheese), but as long as my pizza…

My previously posted tigernut granola seemed to be pretty well received. However, much like many of my other recipes, I strive to make them adaptable to those who do not do well with coconut products like myself. I have also come across individuals who do not do well with foods in the banana family, therefore, making...