What Is The AIP Diet?

Food To Eat On The AIP Diet

Like the paleo diet, the AIP diet emphasizes natural foods, especially those high in protein and low in carbohydrates. When selecting food to eat on the AIP diet, individuals should avoid anything high-carb or overly processed. The basic AIP diet is heavy on protein and fat in the form of meat, poultry, and seafood, as well as certain kinds of vegetables. Fruit is allowed, although only in limited quantities. Cooking oil is allowed if it's a healthy fat, such as olive or coconut oil. Flour should be non-grain-based, such as coconut or cassava. Vinegar and fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, and kombucha are acceptable if they are not dairy-based and have no added sugar. Food chosen should be organic, free-range, and/or grass-fed, as much as possible.

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Foods To Avoid On The AIP Diet

The list of foods to avoid on the AIP diet may seem intimidating, but individuals should remember these aren't meant to be permanent restrictions. Once again similar to the paleo diet, the AIP diet bans dairy, grains, and legumes. However, the AIP diet goes further: eggs, nuts and seeds, and spices, which are usually okay on the paleo diet, are forbidden by the AIP diet. Individuals are also expected to avoid nightshade-related vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Alcohol and coffee are forbidden. Foods with added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup are not permitted, and even sugar-alternative sweeteners such as stevia are not allowed (although small amounts of honey or maple syrup for sweetening are okay).

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