50+ AIP Recipes for the Grill - Gutsy By Nature (2024)

FAQs

Can you use baking soda on AIP diet? ›

Obviously, baking powder is removed on AIP due to the cornstarch, however, simply combining baking soda and cream of tartar creates baking powder. Verdict: Baking soda and cream of tartar are elimination-phase legal, but baking powder is NOT.

Foods You Can Eat on the AIP diet

Green leafy and cruciferous vegetables: Spinach, lettuces, kale, mustard and turnip greens, cabbages, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, watercress, etc.

. Turmeric is known for it's anti-inflammatory properties, which is what makes it so popular in the autoimmune community.

For non-cooked items, you can use alcohol-free vanilla. While there is no alcohol in that kind, there is rapeseed oil (turnip seed), which is avoided in the elimination phase of AIP. The amount across an entire recipe is typically very small, but use your best judgment.

Examples of foods you can eat while on the AIP diet include: Vegetables that aren't nightshade vegetables like cucumbers, spinach, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, mangos, strawberries, bananas and blueberries.

First, a list of AIP herbs and spices you probably already know and don't need much explanation. You can still use basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro/coriander leaves, cinnamon, cloves, dill weed, garlic, ginger, onion powder, parsley, mints, marjoram, rosemary, sage, thyme, and vanilla bean.

Legumes & Beans

Core AIP excludes all beans and legumes like chickpeas, green beans, peanuts, peas, soybeans and all soy derivatives like tofu and soy sauce. Modified AIP excludes peanuts, soybeans and all soy-based foods and products, but allows beans and other legumes.

An AIP diet avoids all processed foods, alcohol, additives, refined sugars, coffee, tea, oils, and certain medications. In the elimination phase, a person will also avoid foods such as grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, and nightshade vegetables, but they may reintroduce these later.

Lean ground proteins including turkey, chicken, and beef. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and trout. Other fish you can buy include cod, haddock, tilapia, and tuna. Seafood, including shrimp and scallops.

oils (avocado, coconut and olive oil are permitted) processed food, preservatives and additives. spices derived from peppers and seeds, such as paprika and coriander. sugars and artificial sweeteners (honey or maple used sparingly is permitted)

What spices are not allowed on AIP? ›

However, it is more strict and focuses on autoimmune wellness. Certain foods such as sea salt, saturated fats, coconut-based foods, and natural sugars such as honey and maple syrup are allowed, but some protocols recommend moderate consumption.

Pickles: Probiotic foods are an essential part of Paleo and the AIP, but most pickles you buy in a jar off the shelf are simply brined, not fermented (meaning they don't have any probiotics). Cucumbers are what everyone thinks of when they hear the word “pickles”, but you can pickle just about anything.

Apple-Cider Vinegar—I recommend having at least one vinegar on hand to add to your meals, and this is an all-around standout. Other flavorings occasionally called for in AIP recipes—balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, cooking wine.

baking mixes call for a liquid sweetener of choice (Maple Syrup tends to be the one we recommend!) or use Coconut, Date or Maple Sugar as a part of the dry mix. Overall, not only are these AIP-compliant, but they will have a lower glycemic index and be more nutrient dense than your refined sugar options.

The study's authors suggest baking soda causes an anti-inflammatory response. They also suggest baking soda may cause macrophages, a type of immune cell, to stop boosting inflammation and, conversely, start reducing it.

Occasionally, drinking baking soda to help with indigestion or heartburn can be a safe home remedy for some adults. However, this is not safe during pregnancy, in children, or over long periods. It also cannot treat conditions that cause heartburn, such as stomach ulcers.

Swelling (edema): Because sodium bicarbonate contains sodium, it can increase the risk of swelling caused by excess fluids in the body. People with heart failure, liver disease, or other conditions associated with fluid build-up should use sodium bicarbonate with caution.

Baking soda benefits

Try it: Combine 1/4 tsp. baking soda with 8 to 12 oz. of water. A baking soda and water tonic can provide short-term relief from inflammation, but do not drink it for more than 2 to 4 weeks.