Reboot: Back on AIP

When I hear about friends trying out Whole30 or Keto, an evil smile comes to my lips. It might even be called a self-righteous grin. I delight in the fact that they will deprive themselves as I do every day. This is not a very generous sentiment. It’s a “Welcome to my World” face. I’m

The Great Thaw

Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Tiny purple crocuses and red-breasted robins have made cameo appearances in my front garden plot, touches of green grass are fighting to take over the yard and, much to my dog’s dismay, the snow has all melted. The Great Thaw has come. In Iowa, after bitterly cold -20

Transitioning: Week One on the Autoimmune Protocol Diet

No sugar. No grains. No dairy. Day 6. I thought I would be a very grumpy Mama Bear at this point. Instead, I feel more clear-headed and energetic than in months. This could be a sort of Holier-Than-Thou placebo affect. I’m giving up all these things like caffeine and sugar that are known to be