AIP. Paleo. Gluten-free. Modified AIP. If you've spent any time in the Hashimoto's space you've probably heard of all of them - and wondered which one actually applies to you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the four healing diets I recommend to my clients, how they relate to each other, who each one is right for, and how to figure out your starting point without getting overwhelmed or going more restrictive than you actually need to be.

I also share why I personally feel my best on paleo, why I'll never touch gluten, why I only have corn and dairy occasionally when I'm out, and why I'm not a fan of carnivore or keto for autoimmune healing specifically.

We cover:

✔️Gluten-free and dairy-free — why this is the baseline for almost everyone with Hashimoto's and how long to try it before evaluating
✔️Paleo — why it gets a bad rap, why I still use it, and when it makes more sense than going straight to AIP
✔️Modified AIP — the newer, less restrictive version that's now what most practitioners recommend for Hashimoto's specifically
✔️Core AIP — who it's actually for, how long to do it, and why nobody should be on it long term
✔️Why carnivore and keto aren't healing diets for most autoimmune patients — and what can happen to your gut microbiome if you go carnivore long term
✔️The reintroduction phase — why every one of these protocols ends with it and why it's the whole point

And a reminder: diet is the fastest path to feeling better — but it's one piece of the picture. If you missed last week's episode on the Root Cause Progression Map, go back and listen first.

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