No-Bake AIP Pumpkin Protein Bars (GF, DF, Paleo)
No-Bake AIP Pumpkin Protein Bars (GF, DF, Paleo)

Looking for a way to enjoy all of these pumpkin recipes without spending a lot of time baking? You’re in the right place! This recipe also happens to be AIP, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free!

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It’s OK to Love Carbs... & Why You Might Want to Eat More of Them
It’s OK to Love Carbs... & Why You Might Want to Eat More of Them

Find out why a low carb diet may actually be thwarting your health goals!

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Why You Should Still Eat Cruciferous Vegetables, Even (Especially?) If You Have a Thyroid Disorder
Why You Should Still Eat Cruciferous Vegetables, Even (Especially?) If You Have a Thyroid Disorder

Have you given up cruciferous vegetables to protect your thyroid? Here’s why I recommend you add them back ASAP!

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My Celiac Story
My Celiac Story

Learn about my celiac story. Share your own. Keep the conversation going.

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Gluten Antibody Cross-Reactivity in Celiac Disease
Gluten Antibody Cross-Reactivity in Celiac Disease

Many of the foods we replace gluten with when we go gluten-free may still be fuelling your autoimmune disease. Learn more about celiac disease and gluten cross-reactivity to make sure you are on a path to real healing.

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Paleo Coconut Tortillas (GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Paleo Coconut Tortillas (GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

In honour of celiac awareness month, I am going crazy in the kitchen to come up with gluten-free alternatives to all our gluten-filled favourites. This is a game-changing gluten-free recipe that will help you get away from feeling WRAPPED up in the overwhelm of not being able to eat what everyone else eats! RETAKE TACO TUESDAY!

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Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Disease
Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Disease

Many of us live or work in water-damaged buildings and are exposed to toxic mold without even knowing it. There may be more serious implications for our health as it relates to mold exposure than one might think, especially if you are someone with autoimmune disease in you family. Learn about the connection between mold exposure & autoimmune disease and what you can do about it.

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One-Dish AIP Meals
One-Dish AIP Meals

If you’re tackling any kind of specific nutritional protocol, the time spent in the kitchen can start to feel overwhelming. My number one survival tactic? ONE-DISH MEALS! Check out my favourite AIP one-dish meals. They’re all paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, egg-free, AND TOTALLY DELICIOUS & NUTRITIOUS!

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THC Avocado Brownies & An Exploration of Cannabinoid Therapies for Autoimmune Disease
THC Avocado Brownies & An Exploration of Cannabinoid Therapies for Autoimmune Disease

Should we jump on board the CBD train? What about the other compounds in cannabis, like THC or CBG? Learn how cannabinoids may benefits you and affect your autoimmune disease. Plus, grab this THC-infused brownie recipe to get yourself started! (If you’re not into cannabis, it’s still worth grabbing the recipe because holy delciousness batman!)

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Women’s Health & Autoimmune Disease
Women’s Health & Autoimmune Disease

Learn why women are more likely to develop autoimmune disease than men, and what we can do to prevent it and slow disease progression.

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