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The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)

29/6/2017

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I have an autoimmune disorder - Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - which affects me in a large number of ways. In order to be well, I need to follow a strict diet. The one that works best for me is the Autoimmune Protocol, also known as Autoimmune Paleo. The really good thing about this is that I can grow a large portion of my diet right in my own backyard! :-) So it works really well with the whole homesteading and thrifty living thing. 
I'm creating this separate sub page on my site specifically to share recipes that fall within this protocol. Of course, you don't have to have an autoimmune disorder to use them - they're all great tasting, very healthy, nutrient dense recipes which are good for anyone! I just want to make it easy to find the right ones for those following this protocol. 
Here's a summary of the foods to avoid and the foods to include shown in two graphics - taken from the Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook (which is an excellent resource, as is the entire website; the cookbook is under Beginner Resources): 
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Ok, recipes to follow! :-)
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Brenda Hurwitz
21/3/2018 10:31:13 am

Brenda from Philadelphia,

Hi, I started the Paleo Diet a month ago and I must say that I have definitely had great results with my health, I lost 14 Lbs. I do not need my acid reflux medicine and just recently my doctor ordered me to stop taking my blood pressure medication because my blood pressure readings have been off the charts great! I am starting to venture more on the different foods and receipes the Paleo Diet has to offer. However, I do have a concern about some of the fats to cook that are currently listed on the Paleo Diet such as lard, duck fat and bacon, I feel these are risky to use for high cholesterol and plaque in the arteries. Furthermore, I have always been adviced to stay away from red meats, which can also cause other detrimental symptoms to your health. I am confused as to how these could be safe and beneficial to my autoimmune. I would appreciate your feed back and comments, thank you.

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    I wear a lot of hats, but relevant to this section is that I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that effects EVERYTHING. Following an AIP diet calms the inflammation and helps sooo much. 

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