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12.November.2018
What is Beef Protein Powder and Why Grass-Fed?
Upon first hearing beef protein powder it may sound like a pretty usual process has been used in the production of this protein. Actually the process has been used for many years. Prolonged boiling in enzymes breaks down the beef product that makes it more soluble, digestible, and absorbable. This combination makes for an incredible Paleo Protein! Many have seen...
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12.November.2018
Autoimmune Protocol Certified
What does it mean to have a product that is Autoimmune Protocol Certified? Well, in order for a food to be considered Autoimmune Protocol Certified it must adhere to the autoimmune paleo protocol. This includes omitting the following: Eggs Emulsifiers (thickening agents and other food additives) Fructose beyond 20 grams per day Nightshade fruits and vegetables which include: Cayenne Eggplant...
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12.November.2018
The Why behind Fructose and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners, why are they on the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol List to avoid?
Fructose and non-nutritive sweeteners both serve the same purpose in many respects so we will discuss the reasons why neither of them is allowed on the AIP diet. First, why is only a limited amount of Fructose included in the Autoimmune Diet Protocol? Fructose, as we all know, is a sugar and one of the main features of the autoimmune...
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12.November.2018
Why are nightshades on the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol List to avoid?
It may seem a little funny that tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, sweet & hot pepper (black peppers are okay), Goji Berries & the like and chili-based spices can cause such a problem for the autoimmune crowd. These tasty nightshade fruits and vegetables which can be good for some but can wreak havoc on those with autoimmune diseases for a few reasons…...
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12.November.2018
Why are NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.) on the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol List to avoid?
NSAIDS…first off what does it stand for? NSAIDS is an acronym for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These are very common drugs and can be purchased pretty much at any grocery or drug store and consist of some of the following: anti-diarrheal, laxatives, oral contraceptives, hormone replacements, antibiotics, and acid reflux drugs. A handful of others are included in that list and...
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12.November.2018
Why are Nuts on the Autoimmune Protocol List to avoid?
Nuts are no small player in the nutrition world which is why it is somewhat surprising that they would be excluded from the AIP diet. Almost every diet anyone could possibly go on would allow the consumption of nuts but not AIP, why? Well the easy and simple answer is that nuts contain lectins and phytic acid (we talk more...
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