AIP, Paleo diet and histamine intolerance
When you experience symptoms like headaches or fatigue, allergies or autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, your body is almost certainly telling you that something is wrong. There is a high probability that there is an imbalance in your metabolic system. AIP may offer a potential solution here. You can read more about what that means here.
What does AIP mean?
AIP stands for Autoimmune Protocol and refers to a very strict form of the Paleo diet, also known as the Stone Age diet. This way of eating is intended to support those affected by autoimmune diseases, intolerances, and various health problems such as headaches, fatigue, and gastrointestinal issues, and to help improve symptoms. The main goal is to figure out which foods are good for your body and which should be avoided in order to unburden your metabolism.
What is a Paleo diet?
The Paleo diet is based on foods from the Stone Age, meaning that only natural, unprocessed foods are consumed as part of this nutritional approach. During this phase, you should avoid sugar, processed foods, grains, dairy products, legumes, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils, and margarine. Instead, you can incorporate more meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, as well as healthy fats and oils into your diet. You can read more about which foods are suitable further down in this blog post.
How does the Autoimmune Protocol work?
First of all, it is important to note that the AIP diet is not intended for long-term use, but only for a specific period. For at least 30 days, in addition to the foods already excluded in the Paleo diet, you should also avoid gluten- and lectin-containing foods as well as foods with allergenic potential.
Once you have strictly followed the AIP for 30 days and notice an improvement, you can slowly begin to reintroduce new foods. Due to the restriction of many food items, you should not follow the AIP diet for longer than 90 days.
What should you avoid on the Autoimmune Protocol?
Here is a summary of the foods you should avoid on the AIP diet:
- Sugar
- Grains
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Seed-based spices
- Dairy products
- Legumes
- Nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant)
Which foods are suitable for AIP?
Even though the AIP diet is similar to the Stone Age diet, a wide variety of foods are allowed and can be used to make delicious recipes. Here are some examples of foods you can use in AIP:
Vegetables:
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Fennel
- Cucumber
- Carrot
- Kohlrabi
- Pumpkin/Squash
- Leek
- Mushrooms
- Radish
- Celery
- Sweet potato
- Zucchini
Fruit:
- Apple
- Apricot
- Berries
- Cherry
- Peach
- Plum
Meat:
- Lamb
- Turkey
- Beef
- Venison
The connection between the Autoimmune Protocol and histamine intolerance
The AIP diet can support you with your histaminosis for the following reasons:
- AIP completely avoids pro-inflammatory foods that can irritate the gut.
- You can give your body and metabolism time to regenerate and "breathe" by avoiding specific triggers.
- Leaky gut is a common cause of histamine intolerance. By following the Autoimmune Protocol for at least 30 to a maximum of 90 days, you can relieve your intestinal mucosa and support its regeneration. Due to the restriction of many foods, you should not follow the AIP diet for longer than 90 days without the guidance of a doctor or therapist. In general, it is advisable not to undertake this type of diet on your own, but rather with the help of experts and proper instructions.
What can you eat on the AIP diet?
On our website, you will find a wealth of information and recipes for a balanced and delicious AIP-compliant diet. To give you an overview of what the recipes might look like, we have listed three here:
Pumpkin Turmeric Soup
Preparation time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Hokkaido pumpkin
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 tbsp acerola juice
- 750 ml water
- Watercress
- Salt
Preparation:
- halve and chop the pumpkin
- boil for a good 10 minutes
- add salt, acerola juice, and turmeric and puree
- garnish with watercress and enjoy!
Our tip: This dish is also great for taking with you (meal prep)! Simply fill into a container or jar and store in a cool place until you are ready to eat.
Asia Style Persimmon Beetroot Salad
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: For the salad
- 2 persimmons
- 2 beetroot (pre-cooked, if tolerated)
- 1 onion (1)
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (1)
- 2 garlic cloves (1)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
For the dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Organic Asia Sauce
- 1 tbsp acerola juice
- Salt
Preparation:
- chop the persimmons, beetroot, and onion
- grate the ginger and garlic finely
- for the dressing, mix the olive oil, acerola juice, and Organic Asia Sauce with a little salt
- arrange everything and garnish with fresh cilantro
Our tip: You can also use apple instead of persimmon.
Looking for even more variety in your kitchen? Our Organic Asia Sauce adds a savory note to salads, bowls, and vegetable dishes with its coconut aminos and is perfect for dressing our Asia Style Persimmon Beetroot Salad.
Rosemary Vegetable Stir-fry
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Hokkaido pumpkin
- 1/2 broccoli
- 1/4 cauliflower
- 1/2 zucchini
- 6 radishes
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- Olive oil for frying
- Organic Herbal Salt
Preparation:
- remove seeds from the pumpkin and cut into thin pieces, then sauté in a wok with oil for a good 5 minutes
- add the rest of the vegetables, sauté everything together briefly, and deglaze with water
- season with Organic Herbal Salt and fresh rosemary and let it cook for another 5 minutes
Our tip: This dish is also great for taking with you (Meal Prep)! Simply fill into a container or jar and store in a cool place until you are ready to eat.
Even with a few selected ingredients, it doesn't have to taste boring: Our Organic Herbal Salt adds an easy, aromatic, and savory note to vegetable stir-fries and many other dishes.
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