The autoimmune protocol diet is a grain-free diet that goes beyond the general paleo diet to a healing protocol. It is used for any immune system issue, as well as for dealing with gut issues. The diet is free of eggs, nightshades, dairy, nuts, seeds, but full of anti-inflammatory vegetables, healthy fats, and proteins such as beef, seafood, and chicken. Sweet potatoes and plantains are allowed as well.
I have been on the AIP diet for a couple of months and have found it helpful. But with such a strict protocol, it is good to have some resources on hand if you are on the diet, of are considering it. Today, I am giving away three books. This is for those who are considering going on the AIP diet, are currently on the AIP diet, or would like to have these resources on your bookshelf.
Victory Belt Publishing (the publisher of my cookbook, Ladled: Nourishing Salads for all Seasons) is kindly providing copies of the below three books to one winner!
All of these books were written (or co-written) by Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. from The Paleo Mom. (Amazon links are affiliate).
The Paleo Approach
Her first book, The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body
is an AIP bible, full of research on all of the details of the AIP diet. While you can look up brief outlines of the diet, this book will help you understand each part of the diet, and why the details are important. She also deals with specific topics such as food sensitivities and intolerances, SIBO, and other problems that may also need to be addressed. This is a big book, but worth the read, especially for those of us who like to understand deeply the reasoning, research, and logic behind what we are doing.
The Paleo Approach Cookbook
The second book is The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body. The Paleo Approach lays down the guidelines; this cookbook helps you have the recipes you need to heal. What I appreciate about this book is that it is very thorough, sharing recipes for everything from rendering tallow, to main dishes, to offal recipes (a part of the AIP diet many of us neglect), to dessert recipes. It’s kind of like the “Nourishing Traditions” cookbook of the AIP world.
The Healing Kitchen
The third book is probably my favorite, The Healing Kitchen: 175+ Quick and Easy Paleo Recipes to Help You Thrive. This beautiful book gives easy and quick recipes that are delicious as well as AIP. I’ve tried several recipes from this book so far, and each one has been a success (I like the Oven Baked Pancakes, Beef Pot Pie, and the Cinnamon Raisin Porridge). I know that many of my readers here have also mentioned that this was one of their favorite AIP cookbooks, and I think that its popularity is well deserved.
This giveaway is open to anyone, and will be open until the 29th of February. The Winner will be picked using Random.org, and will be announced March 1st. The winner will be emailed and given five days to get back to me. If I haven’t heard from them, I will draw a new winner. (Make sure you use the correct email address when you enter, so I can get a hold of you! You will NOT be added to any email list when you enter this giveaway. 🙂 )
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Donna Roucoulet
I would like to try eating more healthy – especially since I do suffer from several autoimmune issues – diabetes, psoriasis.
abi
I think that I could learn a lot from these cookbooks; thanks for the opportunity!
Rebekah Homer
I cook for many friends with food allergies and am always interested in learning more. However recently a dear friend of mine has been struggling to heal her body from a variety of things. She is already on a low/no grain, no added sugar diet and is struggling. These books would be an excellent resource that I could share with her.
Krissy
This would be a great opportunity to learn more about paleo! I need to heal my gut and my many food sensitivities.
Karmin Marks
This is a great giveaway! Would love these cookbooks.
Kelly
This sounds awesome. My list of tolerated foods keeps shrinking and I think it’s time for some focused healing!
Kristin
I have had my family on the AIP for 2 months now so this would be a great help!
Kim P.
I keep reading about the health benefits about a Paleo based eating plan and am completely out of my comfort zone. My husband and I lost our dads to cancer and diabetes. We want a healthier lifestyle and this may most definitely help!
Deborah
Would love to learn more about eating the paleo way. I’m sure my body needs an overhaul????
Melissa
I’m very interested in trying out these cookbooks to see if the diet will help some of my family’s unresolved health issues.
Lisa Jennings
These books would be a great help. Although we eat fairly healthy I know we could do better and the more resources the better! Our oldest has a laundry list of food allergies. Middle child has Epilepsy so we are always tweaking his diet and have eliminated a lot. Youngest has a rare form of liver disease so we are very careful with what she does and does not eat.
Laurie Green
Amazing giveaway!
Nicole nadeau
I could use the inspiration as I move my family with three kids to a pale diet. So much to learn and these would be so helpful.
theresa krier
I was told that Paleo would help decrease the inflammation due to R.A., thanks so much for the chance to win !
Rebecca J
I have struggled with hypothyroidism for years. It would be great to read up on AIP,
Christi
I love to learn how to eat better & feel better! ❤️
lisa
I have fibromyalgia and during recent months I have had to really watch what I eat. Researching the AIP way has helped me function each day. I would love more resources on hand to refer to.
Ophélie
Hi, 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity, I like to follow my body in what it needs so I tend to follow a diet, with exceptions… what comes in the moment… But would be great to have these books around to be somehow on track!
Corinne
Several members of my family has an autoimmune related problem, but it seems so daunting to go on an AIP. These books would be a great help. Thanks!
Candy
I am looking for something to help me out. Not sure yet what the problem is… but would love to try this …
Julie
Staying on AIP is a major challenge for the whole family and these resources would be great to help us stay the course.
Tara Adermann
I am so excited to be entering this competition!! I am a cancer survivor twice and am always looking for ways to heal my body and keep it healthy.
Molly
Is this the way to enter the giveaway? These books look great. I generally try to eat pretty paleo and occasionally go into gut healing mode with gaps. AIP sounds very intriguing. I love cooking from your cookbooks and other nourishing recipe collections and would be thrilled to win this collection!!
Bonnie
Thank you for offering great resources to families! Your blog is my favorite! I really appreciate you sharing recipes that are nourishing and delicious. I’m interested in eating more paleo foods because I have eliminated corn and sugar and am craving more meat and fresh vegetables and fruits.
Tracy
I have psoriasis so I am in need of a healing diet.
Tina
I myself suffer Autoimmune issues such as Hashimoto’s and I work with clients who also have issues that would greatly benefit from this type of diet. So I need to walk the talk and get savvy with quick easy ways to achieve this diet. Would love to receive these books to help get 2016 onto the right track! – Thank you for the opportunity 🙂 xxx
Nancy
Need help as I work toward a healthier me. This site and these books are just the help I need.
Neva
Due to an grain allergy, I follow a gluten free diet, A new cook book would be wonderful
Elizabeth
My hubby is intolerant to gluten & dairy, and has fructose malabsorption; so anything like this that helps give him some safe food (& relief) is a bonus to me. He can’t eat everything paleo, but enough that we have a couple of paleo cookbooks already, and these would be a welcome addition to have. New ideas are always welcome, thank you.
Kristi. Hermanson
I have rheumatoid arthritis, it is under control now – I don’t eat nightshades and many other foods, but I’ve always wondered if a full aip diet could help me. I’ve been way too overwhelmed by the limitations to begin.
Jo
I feel open to a dietary overhaul and these cookbooks would provide just the right inspiration!
Julia M.
I’m interested in the AIP because I need to fix my Hadhimotos and leaky gut. I’m a mom of two and need to be healthy in order to keep up with these two!
Jenifer
I recently was diagnosed with Addison’s disease. I went into full adrenal crisis. It was very scary for me and my family. It is time for a lifestyle change to better take care of myself. These books would be a big help!
Susan
What a great giveaway. I enjoy reading and using your blog. I get a lot of good ideas from you. Thank you.
Terri S
Unfortunately, I have bad eating habits. I would love to learn more about more healthy eating for life instead of just a few weeks with a diet (which many of these are not really healthy either.
Shari Z
These books would be a very valuable and welcome resource for not only me but my sisters. My sisters gave been doing AIP for the last month and I have realized I need to do so as well. One sister finds it easy and the other one does not. These books would be a tremendous help ????
Tracy Quebral
I have been researching the AIP diet, due to my many autoimmune issues. I have been on a gluten free diet for many years, which has helped some, but definitely not enough. And I know that I have to do something more specific and strict to try to combat the pain I am constantly in. I really could use some resources to help me. I’m grateful for this giveway! And best wishes to whomever wins it. 🙂 May God bless all who are enduring and dealing with these difficult issues.
Karen
I am on also on a AIP diet for immune problems associated with Lyme’s etc. Would love to have these cookbooks.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Marietjie
This is such a wonderful giveaway. I wanted to get Sarah’s books for a while now. I am struggling to follow the paleo diet on my own and would love some guidance and recipes. Thank you for this opportunity
Suzanne
Following the AIP diet will add a lot to my healing.
Bim W
I am always looking for new ways to a healthier diet.
Elizabeth
I have been really interested in doing AIP. This might get me started!
Michelle
I have some gut issues and because of that have some inflammation problems.
tessa@tessadomesticdiva
I love learning about the science behind how our bodies work and how to heal with food!
Lora
I, like many, have had autoimmune problems that are becoming more noticeable with age. I am convinced I can conquer these nagging issues with an AIP diet. I must explore. These resources sound like just
the ticket for my expedition.
Thomas
Thank you. These cookbooks would be great to have and use.
ELaine L
I love cookbooks of all kinds and have been wanting to have more ideas for healthful eating!
Tina
I would love these books! I have three children with multiple food allergies so we have been on a version of GAPS, SCD and or AIP since the beginning just due to their allergies and then to a healing protocol.
Having collections of recipes makes things so much easier!
stephanie
Wow! Thank you! I have an auto-immune disease and have been making changes to help heal my gut…I feel like I have hope again! The changes are small and yet..so big! Thanks again!
Barb N
I get really tired of hurting from arthritis. I even started a business making microwave heating pads to help others each their own aches and pains.