Let me start by saying that I never thought I would be embarking on this latest diet. I call it a diet, but following an anti-inflammatory diet or autoimmune protocol (AIP) as it’s often referred to it’s really going to have to be a lifestyle change at this point. I may delve into why I decided to switch up my diet in a later post, but you may have noticed some of my previous posts referencing anti-inflammatory foods. Trying to eliminate any foods that could cause inflammation, moreover, means whatever I’m eating has got to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and basically free of all gums, sunflower oil, safflower oil, and the list goes on. This is like eating clean on another level because so many things can trigger inflammation. So to sum it up, it’s either elimination or inflammation your choice.

I have to be completely honest when I say that trying to go grocery shopping via AIP guidelines is incredibly frustrating. Literally just about everything that isn’t produce is pretty much garbage.  I do think I am a quick learner however, and feel pretty good about how I already feel pretty ahead of the game as far as what I am not allowed to consume. I am not only determined to find delicious and satisfying foods and recipes that don’t make this diet feel like a bummer. I think there is such a niche in this diet that has yet to be filled, so in the meantime let’s see what we can put together!