Gutsy By Nature
Carrots are a favorite vegetable for many and work well with many different dietary approaches, including the autoimmune protocol. One medium carrot provides 200% of your daily need for vitamin A, so if you include them in your vegetable rotation at least three times a week you’ll be well on your way to meeting that […]
Roasted carrot fries are a favorite vegetable for many, but carrot greens are so neglected! Did you know that they are very similar to parsley, and in fact are closely related? That makes them wonderful to use in a chimichurri, which is traditionally made from parsley and used as a condiment for steak in South […]
Mushrooms aren’t just delicious; they are nutrient superstars! These autoimmune protocol (AIP) compliant recipes give you 10 different ideas of how to turn them into delicious meals and prove that they are also a very versatile ingredient. Last week I shared this recipe for easy sautéed AIP mushroom along with some information about the nutrient […]
Sautéed mushrooms such as these are a gourmand’s delight, combining the natural umami flavor of the mushroom with a hint of acidity from some apple cider vinegar, customizable flavor from your favorite herbs, and a sprinkle of course sea salt on top. They make an appealing side dish, or try moving them to the center […]
Grass fed ground beef provides a trifecta for the AIP eater… It’s nutrient dense AND economical AND versatile, as this post proves with 10 very different recipes, all of them 100% compliant with the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol (AIP). Last week I shared this recipe for super easy mini meatloaves along with some […]
If you are looking for easy and flavorful ways to prepare kale, you have come to the right place! This post features 10 recipes, all of them 100% compliant with the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol (AIP), but so wholesome and delicious that you can feed them to anyone. From chips to soups, smoothies […]
Whoever has been doing the PR for kale these last few years deserves a raise, because if there is one thing it seems like we all agree on is kale’s “superfood” status! It is thought to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet (though not quite the very top, ounce for ounce […]
The reasons to eat beets are many, and so are the excuses people have for not eating them regularly! We all seem to agree we should eat them, especially when you discover that they contain all the folate you need for a day plus manganese, copper, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B, […]
Love em’ or hate em’, you can’t argue with the nutrient density of a beet! Use this no-mess and extra easy roasted beet method to prepare them ahead of time to eat cold in a salad or warm to add color to any meal or as an add-in to a breakfast hash or any other […]
The best things in life often happen when you are looking for something else entirely… and this smoky “cheese” spread made from kabocha squash, bacon, and a few other key ingredients is a deliciously great example of that! Believe it or not, I was actually going for soup when I started out and almost burned […]