Since their beginnings in 1894, various United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition guidelines have been criticized as not accurately …
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TPV Podcast Episode 387: Starting AIP on a Budget
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah answer a listener's question on how to approach the autoimmune protocol while on a budget. The hosts tackle this …
TPV Podcast Episode 386: Intermittent Fasting
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah dive into the latest research on intermittent fasting and cover when this dietary modification is the right …
Intermittent Fasting: Secret to Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad?
I'm sure you've heard the buzz about intermittent fasting, or "IFing". It's purported to stimulate healing, increase longevity, balance hormones, …
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TPV Podcast Episode 385: New Year’s Resolutions
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah talk about New Year's Resolutions. Each of the hosts share their goals for the year ahead, why they are focusing …
What to Do When Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working for You – Guest Post by Andrea Wool
Andrea Wool is the founder and creator of Autoimmune Strong. Andrea is a personal trainer, certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a …
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How to Become an AIP Certified Coach
If you're a practitioner who is passionate about improving your clients' lives by incorporating the therapeutic potential of diet and lifestyle …
TPV Podcast Episode 384: Healthy Strategies for the Whole Family
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah talk about how to heal and connect as a family in frugal and impactful ways. The hosts share ideas and …
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How NOT to Lose Your Resolution Mojo – Guest Post by Joanna Frankham
Joanna Frankham helps you to make lasting diet and lifestyle choices that serve you. She is an AIP mentor and Certified Health Coach who uses rituals …
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TPV Podcast Episode 383: Anxiety
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah answer a listener's question about generalized anxiety. What causes the kind of anxiety symptoms that arise …
Featured AIP Coach: Megan Kelly
Megan Kelly is The Realistic Holistic, a holistic nutritionist helping ambitious babes with digestive & autoimmune disorders to use nutrition and …
Christmas Cookie Round-Up
One of the hallmarks of the Christmas season for me growing up was my mom’s baking. Butter tarts, shortbreads, chocolate truffles, molasses toffee, …
TPV Podcast Episode 382: Social Media
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah discuss the way social media impacts our health. Sarah shares the research on this subject, Stacy reflects on her …
Give the Gift of Health with These AIP Programs!
With the approach of the New Year, I know many of my readers will be taking stock of their health and considering how it might improve in 2020. For …
Announcing The Paleo Template E-book!
I'm so excited to finally be able to launch the e-book that you've been asking for for so long, The Paleo Template! Learn the modern science behind …
TPV Podcast Episode 381: Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question, which is a question that has been asked by many for ages. Is breakfast the most …
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I detested Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. We grew them in our garden and I have vivid memories of cutting a stalk down and brushing off the snow …
The BIGGEST Paleo Mom Holiday Giveaway
My annual Holiday Giveaway is perennially one of my favorite calendar items. It's my opportunity to express my gratitude to you for all of your …
Holiday Hermit Cookies
(created as a guest post for Kate's Healthy Cupboard) Hermit cookies (also called fruitcake cookies) are a traditional cookie for any holiday …
TPV Podcast Episode 380: Eating Paleo for Two
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question about food aversions and cravings during pregnancy. The hosts share on their …
Gingerbread Cut-Outs (Revisited)
We're having a quiet Christmas this year: no company, no travel, no big events, just the four of us enjoying some much needed downtime. [insert sigh …
The Best Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie has always been my all-time favorite dessert (and breakfast, for that matter). And I have to admit that I am a bit of a pumpkin pie …
Perfect Pie Crust (AIP)
After seven years of cooking Paleo and AIP, I have finally perfected this pie crust recipe. I don't know how many dozens of iterations I went …
My Journey Towards Zero Waste
In the spring, my family and I watched the Our Planet documentary series on Netflix, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series (which I highly …
TPV Podcast Episode 379: Let’s Talk About Coffee
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah dedicate an entire episode to talk about the second most consumed beverage after water, coffee! News outlets have …
Classic Bread Stuffing and a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? In less than a week, Americans will gather around the table for one of the most food-centered holidays in …
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TPV Podcast Episode 378: Did you know? (Current Events)
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah catch up on life's latest happenings. The hosts also share a 'did you know' round-up covering everything from …
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My Personal Journey as a Blogger
My 8 year blogiversary was last week, eight (!) whole years since that fateful Thursday evening that I turned to my husband and said "what do you …
TPV Podcast Episode 377: Common Misconceptions about the AIP
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah revisit the basic points of the Autoimmune Protocol. Sarah breaks down the three phases of AIP, Stacy and …
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AIP Do’s and Don’ts
In the last week of my 6-week intensive online course about the Autoimmune Protocol, the AIP Lecture Series, I address many issues related to lifelong …
TPV Podcast Episode 376: The Vegan Phase
On this week's episode, Stacy shares an update on her youngest son's interest to adopt a vegan diet. Stacy shares with listeners how she and Matt are …
The 3 Phases of the Autoimmune Protocol
Autoimmune disease is an epidemic in our society, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans. There are more than a hundred confirmed autoimmune …
Clementine Pumpkins and Halloween Recipe Roundup
When you first ditch junk food—refined and manufactured foods designed to be hyperpalatable, overiding your satiety signals to stimulate overeating, …
TPV Podcast Episode 375: PCOS
On this week's episode, Sarah and Stacy address a listener's question about the role that a low carb diet can play on PCOS. Can dietary tweaks and …
AIP, Orthorexia and Food Phobia
I just wrapped up another session of the AIP Lecture Series, marking two years of teaching this online course, and I'm reminded that one of the (many) …
Halloween AIP Monster Mouths
This quintessential Paleo snack turned edible craft has become a Halloween tradition in my home. And, while the Paleo version of these Monster …
TPV Podcast Episode 374: Thanksgiving Dinner Rapid Fire
On this week's episode, Sarah and Stacy answer listener questions surrounding Thanksgiving dinner and how to enjoy a healthy holiday season. With …
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Halloween AIP Marshmallow Ghosts
Making your own marshmallows with clean nutrient-dense ingredients is surprisingly easy and quite fun! In fact, the two primary ingredients are honey …
TPV Podcast Episode 373: How Many Vegetables (Part 4) Powdered Veggies
In this week's episode, Sarah and Stacy continue the 'How Many Vegetables' podcast series and address a listener's question about powdered veggies. …
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How to Get Started with Meal Prep – Guest Post by Sophie Van Tiggelen
Sophie Van Tigelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, she used the …
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Halloween AIP Monster Finger Cookies
Halloween, and indeed any food-centered holiday, can feel like a challenge for anyone with dietary restrictions. And speaking for Paleo moms like …
TPV Podcast Episode 372: Stress Management Reminder
On this week's episode, Sarah and Stacy do a brief check-in show to share a bit on life's latest events that have reminded the hosts of the importance …
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How to Heal Eczema Through Mind and Body – Guest Post by Jennifer Roberge
Jennifer Roberge is the founder of the award-winning It’s An Itchy Little World blog and The Eczema Company. Propelled to find a solution for her …
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7 Nutrients You’re Probably Deficient In
A whopping 92% of Americans are deficient in at least one essential vitamin or mineral. And, with nutrient deficiency increasingly showing up as a …
TPV Podcast Episode 371: Postpartum Thyroiditis
On this week's episode, Sarah and Stacy discuss thyroid health before, during and after pregnancy. What is postpartum thyroiditis, who is at risk for …
What Is A Leaky Gut? (And How Can It Cause So Many Health Issues?)
One of the fundamental principles of the Paleo diet is avoiding foods that damage the lining of the gut, contributing to "leaky gut". Is this just …
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TPV Podcast Episode 370: Nutrient-Dense Foods & Healing
On this week's episode, Sarah shares an update on a major life event that recently happened and how this event is impacting her diet and lifestyle …
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The Great AIP Pumpkin Round-Up
Well, Starbucks has made it official. It's pumpkin season! LOL! Even if the weather hasn't quite changed where you live (it's still in the 90s for …