When people ask me about why I eat the way that I do (or why I can't have a certain food), I explain my diagnosis and that I follow AIP (The Autoimmune Protocol). The question that is usually the first to follow is:
So what DO you eat?!?!?
That's a great question! I eat a lot of fish, meat, and veggies. I incorporate some fruit, but try to limit it to 2-3 servings a day. I drink bone broth and add it to recipes. I add collagen (Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate Unflavored Beef Kosher Gelatin, 16 oz.
) to smoothies and other liquids. I make my own gelatin gummies to snack on.
It's a learning process. I'm planning on making my own fermented saur kraut this weekend and am also looking into making water kefir. Occasionally I will buy a bottle of AIP kombucha, but that stuff can be expensive!
There is a lot of food prep and cooking time involved if you're on AIP. But sometimes meals can be really simple! Since people have been asking this a lot lately, here are some examples of average meals that I eat:
(Pan seared Salmon with steamed broccoli and sliced avocado)
(Brussels sprouts, bacon, and shrimp sauteed together. A one-pan meal!)
(A pork chop, roasted Brussels sprouts, and half an avocado sprinkled with sea salt and lime juice)
(Salmon seared with Coconut Aminos
and basil along with a pile of leafy greens and creamy citrus avocado dressing from Mickey Trescott's AIP Cookbook
)
(Bacon wrapped chicken thighs with Brussels sprouts. Also a one-pan meal!)
(Barbecue chicken legs with sauteed squash and sweet potato hash. AIP barbecue sauce is also from Mickey Trescott's AIP Cookbook!)
(Chicken wrapped in prosciutto! I ate this with sauteed spinach and garlic.)
(Roasted spaghetti squash can be used for "Hashbrowns" or as a pasta substitute with some nomato sauce or garlic and olive oil!)
(This was my anniversary dinner! My husband and I went to Texas Roadhouse and I was easily able to order an AIP compliant meal. Grilled steak (no butter or seasoning), a sweet potato, and steamed broccoli!)
(These are the Strawberry Lemonade Gelatin Gummies that I make. Very easy and tasty! A great option for kids!)
My breakfasts usually consist of a smoothie with spinach or kale, baby carrots, avocado, and some type of frozen fruit along with small meat patties (that's usually where I stick the offal) and a mug of bone broth on the side. I also try to keep shredded beef on hand and I will often eat that with mixed greens. Snacks can be any vegetables or small servings of fruit. Some people even make their own jerky. There are lots of options!
I'm definitely still working on adding variety to what I eat so that my body gets the nutrients that it needs. I'm a work in progress, but so far I'm feeling really well! I hope some of these meal ideas will encourage you or someone you know to give AIP a try. It's not as complicated as it seems and once you start, you realize how simple it can be. Good luck!
) to smoothies and other liquids. I make my own gelatin gummies to snack on.It's a learning process. I'm planning on making my own fermented saur kraut this weekend and am also looking into making water kefir. Occasionally I will buy a bottle of AIP kombucha, but that stuff can be expensive!
There is a lot of food prep and cooking time involved if you're on AIP. But sometimes meals can be really simple! Since people have been asking this a lot lately, here are some examples of average meals that I eat:
and basil along with a pile of leafy greens and creamy citrus avocado dressing from Mickey Trescott's AIP Cookbook)!)My breakfasts usually consist of a smoothie with spinach or kale, baby carrots, avocado, and some type of frozen fruit along with small meat patties (that's usually where I stick the offal) and a mug of bone broth on the side. I also try to keep shredded beef on hand and I will often eat that with mixed greens. Snacks can be any vegetables or small servings of fruit. Some people even make their own jerky. There are lots of options!
I'm definitely still working on adding variety to what I eat so that my body gets the nutrients that it needs. I'm a work in progress, but so far I'm feeling really well! I hope some of these meal ideas will encourage you or someone you know to give AIP a try. It's not as complicated as it seems and once you start, you realize how simple it can be. Good luck!
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