Cake. Yes, it is possible to be on AIP and eat your cake too.
Being a lover of baking cakes, making the decision to try the Autoimmune Protocol left me feeling deprived and depressed. Was I ever going to eat cake again? Or more to the point, was I ever going to grease a pan, whip up a batter and bake a cake again?
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I can't believe that the time has come to pack away my goals and focus for February and to dive into March.
Feb was an interesting month for me as it was more about looking inwards than dealing with the practical. I have no issue looking inwards, but it's definitely a lot harder to tick a box or reach any tangible goals. In the end, I just have to go with my gut and with how I was feeling - trusting the process.
So what's my plan for March, I hear you ask?
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This is one of "those" cakes.
You know the ones.
The ones that forgive every mistake you make and the ones you don't have to measure exactly. My favourite kinda cake . . .
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Cranberries. Did you know the nutrients found in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections, improved immune function and decreased blood pressure?
No wonder they're eaten in abundance at Christmas time!
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So you may remember that at the beginning of the year, instead of setting myself New Year Resolutions that I was bound to forget, fail at or simply ignore, I instead set myself monthly intentions.
Each month is different.
January was about setting my practical foundations for the year.
So what's my plan for February?
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The humble pea.
They may be nutrient dense, however these sweet balls of green are actually on the "avoid" list when on AIP.
Why? I hear you ask . . .
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In my humble opinion, avocados should be crowned King of all foods.
In this little post I share with you:
5 things to know about avocados
4 reasons why to eat avocados
3 things to do with avocados
2 of my favourite avocado recipes
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One of my favourite dishes to whip up during the Summer months, when I want to move a little slower. When my body is craving comfort and nourishment, simplicity and of course, utter deliciousness.
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January. Being such a lover of all things Christmas, this month can be a little bit of a let down for me. It's the month where I pack up the Christmas tree and twinkle lights (sob!). It's the hottest month of the year (I'm so not a fan!), and it's not even close to my birthday month.
Normally, like most of us, I've set goals during January - mapping out the rest of my year. Goals like new eating and exercise plans, which are usually happily forgotten about by February.
So this year, I'm trying something a little different . . .
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The countdown has well and truly begun my friends, and if you’re anything like me, your living in an utter state of bliss surrounded by twinkling fairy lights, the smell of Christmas trees and general festive merriment.
So how can you stay grounded, balanced and centred during this time of year when you want or need to do everything and be everything for everyone?
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We focus so much (naturally) on the foods we’re letting go of – the negatives – in saying goodbye and feeling deprived, that we forget (or simply overlook) those wonderful foods we can still eat, and in fact, should be eating on a daily basis. These foods are recommended to us for a reason as they help us heal. They’re highly nutritious, delicious to boot and they nourish us from the inside out.
Want to know more . . .
Read MoreMy 4 part series on why it’s essential we eat fat with these 4 fat-soluble vitamins, with 4 bonus fat-soluble loving recipes!
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Have you ever made the switch to a natural deodorant, only to find you break out in a rash a few weeks or months later?
I think I may have some help for you . . .
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As I sit here typing this, I’ve just passed the 7 month mark of being on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
Holy cow!
My initial thought when I started this back in May was that I would aim for the 2-3 month mark, hoping 1 single month would be all I need before I felt on top of the world again.
Jeez….how wrong I was.....
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As you know, I’m in the midst of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). However, I have made the decision that living the AIP life over the festive season will not preclude me from all of its deliciousness. I’m all about self care - not deprivation!
So with this in mind, I have a little present for you all.
I’m sharing with you a free little book of my favourite Christmassy AIP sweet treats to help see you (and me) through the festive season.
Merry Christmas!
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Thinking about beginning or just starting out on the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP)?
One of the most daunting tasks can simply be the clearing out and restocking of your pantry with “allowable” foods.
Where do you even start?
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Right at this moment in time, I’m in the “loving and healing my gut” mindset.
Basically, I’ve been following the AIP diet since the beginning of May this year, and even though I’ve definitely felt the positive benefits of it, I have also been dealing with a few set-backs due to gut inflammation. Why and how this is happening, I may never know, but I’m on a mission.
So what is leaky gut?
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I recently discovered an AIP friendly recipe (and a beautiful blog) which had me running to the kitchen with a spring in my step and an inspired heart.
Want to get inspired too?
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Are you looking for an effective AIP friendly egg substitute?
An effective substitute for those of us either on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), or for those of you unable to tolerate chia seeds or flaxseeds.
Well, I’m here to tell you that all is not lost.
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So I went and had acupuncture.
What I discovered on my first visit = I have a Spleen Qi Deficiency.
What the hell is that, I hear you ask?
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