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🍓🥑A Quick Note for All Members🥑🍓
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.
If you’re new, overwhelmed, skeptical, hopeful, tired, or all of the above… you’re in the right place. 💛
This pinned post is your road-map to the group and a guide for your AIP journey.
If you read nothing else in the group, read this once. Bookmark it. Come back to it. It will save you time, frustration, and a whole lot of “wait… is this allowed?” moments.
Thank you for joining and supporting this group! I’m grateful for your participation and hope you find inspiration for healing here.
Let’s get started! 🌿
Table of Contents:
📌 Quick Set-Up!
Don’t miss a thing – Essential social media settings
These are optional — but highly recommended if you want the most out of the group. Unfortunately, I continue to hear members saying they don’t see my posts, so avoid disappointment and make sure you see your daily inspiration!
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🗂️ About This Group & How It Works
This community is now over 89,000 members strong, and I run it entirely on my own as an unpaid volunteer. That’s why this post is long — this is how I keep things organized, safe, accessible and genuinely helpful for everyone.
Over the years, this group has changed a lot … always for the benefit of its members. The group functions more like a curated resource page than an open discussion forum, but I love it when you share your reviews and questions on recipes.
The goal here is to help you become confident, informed, and self-sufficient on your AIP journey.
Or as the saying goes: Teach someone to fish… and they don’t have to ask Facebook what’s for dinner every night. 😉
My mission is to empower you to start your AIP journey on the best foot possible.
This group is different—here’s how:
💚 This is not a health discussion group and not a place to compare symptoms. It’s primarily a place to share recipes, but since the AIP is about so much more than food, I provide you with all the resources you need.
🌿 Positive focus only — no sick-talk, symptom discussions, or dwelling on foods you may miss. Just delicious recipes, nourishment, and inspiration!
🛡️ Safety first — misinformation and bad advice can cause real harm, so I’m strict about posting and the commenting rules you’ll find below.
🤝 Respect required — if the rules don’t work for you, it’s okay to leave. Disrespectful behavior and abusive language will result in being blocked.
Why This Structure Works
- Fresh motivation provided by me daily means this group is always active
- Community collaboration – your recipe reviews in comments help members know which recipes are faves or flops – please share your experiences!
- No repetitive requests asking for the same type of recipes over because that gets tedious for long-time members
- No duplicate recipe post chaos, making group searches productive
- Posts are searchable and tagged for efficiency
- Clear AIP notes on every recipe that requires modification
- Less noise, more usefulness
🍓 Important Notes About Recipe Posts
Please take a moment to review these notes for a positive and informed experience in the group.
1. Core AIP Focus — This group focuses on Core Elimination recipes, but some posts may include reintroductions or non-compliant ingredients. Look for “FOR AIP” notes for guidance on adapting them.
2. Double-Check Ingredients — While I do my best to include all necessary modifications, recipe creators may update their ingredient lists, and links to products may change. As a result, recipes and linked products may NOT always be fully compliant, even when they come from previously reputable sources. Check ingredients carefully to make sure they suit your stage of the AIP.
3. Sweets in Moderation — We love sharing AIP-friendly sweets and treats, but nutrient-dense meals are the priority. Enjoy sweets in moderation!
4. Make the AIP Your Own — The AIP is a temporary template, not a forever diet or a one-size-fits-all plan. Reintroductions and personalization are important, and even compliant recipes may not work for everyone.
5. Help Keep the Group Safe — If you spot a mistake, use “Report to Admin” or tag me. Report spam, inappropriate content, or unsolicited messages via my website’s contact page (click here).
6. Affiliate Links & Brand Recommendations — I do not permit others to make brand recommendations in the group for several reasons:
- Safety and quality control: I vet products and ingredient lists.
- Accuracy: Ingredient lists change, so I provide brand recommendations through centralized food-sourcing links that I can update as needed, rather than having outdated or potentially misleading information scattered across hundreds of comments.
- Supporting the group: Brand recommendations and affiliate links help compensate me for the time and effort I put into running this group. I typically include affiliate links when compliant ingredients can be difficult to find.
If you’re not comfortable with this arrangement, this may not be the group for you.
🥑 Getting Started: Understanding the AIP
Your Healing Journey
If you’re here, chances are you’re dealing with autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, food sensitivities or gut issues… or you’re supporting someone who is.
The AIP is a supportive toolbox — a framework for exploring food triggers, supporting your health, and learning what your body needs and tolerates. It is NOT a weight-loss diet. The goal isn’t numbers on a scale — it’s about information gathering, resilience, and healing.
Which AIP Protocol Do We Follow in This Group?
We follow the updated version of the Autoimmune Protocol by Mickey Trescott.
Specifically, this group focuses on
Core Elimination Stage recipes…
but it will support you as you progress!
- To Avoid Confusion:
To keep things clear and consistent, this Facebook group continues to post Core Elimination recipes (not Modified Elimination), with notes when adaptations are required to a recipe.
You’ll still find plenty of recipes that work across Core, Modified, Reintroductions, Paleo, or your own personalized AIP .. so this group remains beneficial forever! - Mandatory!
The elimination stage of the AIP is NOT meant to be forever – it is a temporary healing template. It is IMPERATIVE that you NOT get stuck in eliminations or start adding additional restrictions. Reintroductions are mandatory! - More about getting started right can be found on my website, which acts as our group’s resource base – Click Here to Get Started.
📚Our #1 Resource Book:
As of 2024, an optional Modified AIP Elimination Stage was formally introduced. You can read more about it and why it came about here.
The New Autoimmune Protocol (2026) by Mickey Trescott reflects feedback from practitioners and patients, along with emerging research. It covers the full AIP journey, from transition through Core or Modified Elimination to reintroductions and maintenance.
The book:
- Explains the updated science behind Core AIP Elimination
- Introduces Modified Elimination in detail
- Walks readers through all four stages of the AIP: transition, elimination, reintroduction, and maintenance
- Includes food lists, recipes, meal plans, and practical guidance
Support from an Expert
If you’ve made it this far, you’ve found an invaluable little “Easter Egg!” If you’re interested in support from Mickey herself, you can find details about joining her FREE group in this post — click here.
🔎 Group Resources, AIP Food Lists, FAQs & More
🥑 The AIP Recipe Collection Website:
I’ve spent thousands of hours researching the AIP and autoimmune disease, and after fielding questions from thousands of members in my Facebook group, I decided to house all beginner resources, FAQs, food lists, troubleshooting guides, and tools on my website:
👉 Check it out here: AIPRecipeCollection.com
Why a website?
Because it’s searchable, shareable, bookmark-able — and accessible even if you’re not on Facebook.
I keep it updated as research evolves and new information becomes available.
🍓 Getting Started
Overwhelmed? Start Here:
Visit my website – www.AIPRecipeCollection.com, where I’ve organized everything for you, including the following – click the links to be redirected to just what you’re looking for!
- How to Get Started on the AIP
- Prepping Your Kitchen & Pantry
- Meal Planning & Batch Cooking
- AIP Milks, Sweeteners, Coffee & Tea
- Dining Out, Social Situations, Snacks
- Supplements, FAQs and much more!
- Exclusive Discounts & Product Recommendations
- AIP Storefronts on Amazon
🥑 AIP Essentials
- Food Lists – There are oodles of AIP food lists out there but many of them conflict with the protocol we use. Click here for our recommended lists. You’ll find information about tricky ingredients and the necessity to become a very savvy label reader.
- Resources, Books & Cookbooks – You’ll find lots of suggestions here on my website and even more in my AIP Storefronts on Amazon.
- Beginner Recipes – Click these hashtags #fivestar #gailsfave or #beginner for simple, trusted recipes. Use the Group Search feature for easy navigation and more inspiration!
- There’s An App for That! – A customizable meal-planning app for every stage of AIP, including elimination and reintroductions. Learn more here.
- Encouragement – Dealing with emotional challenges? Read my blog post on The 5 Steps to Grieving Over Illness for support and understanding.
- Troubleshooting Your Journey – Struggling on the AIP? Visit my troubleshooting posts for tips if you’re not seeing improvement after 30–90 days or experiencing setbacks.
- Substitutions in AIP Cooking & Baking – Substitutions in baking are tricky and typically NOT recommended! Click to read all about it. Substitutions in AIP COOKING are a slightly different story and typically need to be determined on a recipe-by-recipe basis. Since not all recipes posted in the group are AIP Core Elimination Stage compliant, please read my notes in posts carefully!
📋Group Rules
🧐Need a Recipe Suggestion? Search First
- No posts asking for favorite recipes. The group search is your best friend! Thousands of recipes with member reviews already exist and your personal search will inspire you! Instructions for searching the group are provided here.
- Questions about recipes? Search for the recipe post first, check the main post and comments for answers, and then ask your question in the comments if needed. If the recipe isn’t posted, share your question as a new post with a link to the recipe and I’ll get back to you.
🗨️ Posting & Recipe Sharing Rules
- All posts to the main wall are reviewed by me. I ensure recipes are compliant and provide clear AIP notes.
- Want to share a recipe?
- Search the group first (for the name or URL of the recipe). If the recipe exists, comment on the post with your review.
- If not already posted, share a new post with a valid URL to an online recipe (no videos/YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram posts as not everyone is on these platforms. Absolutely NO screenshots, or cookbook copies—this is copyright infringement).
- Member-created recipes are no longer permitted as they often lack full, accurate ingredient lists and clear instructions. Additionally, many recipes shared are similar to ones already posted. If you’ve adapted a recipe for AIP, please provide the original link along with your adaptations for review.
- Recipe suggestions in comments are NOT allowed as I need to review ingredients. Instead, please tag members on existing recipes posts or encourage them to search the group.
🗨️Commenting Rules
- Keep comments AIP CORE Elimination Stage compliant. Avoid suggestions for ingredients outside the CORE protocol.
- No brand recommendations or product purchase links; I provide vetted shopping options to support everyone.
- Non-compliant, promotional, or inappropriate comments will be deleted without notice.
⛔ Prohibited Posts / Comments
- Recipes in comments. Please don’t hijack a post by adding another recipe link in the comments. Instead, use proper submission methods – please see above.
- Copyright infringement. Do not post copies of recipes from cookbooks or websites that have disappeared. Save personal PDFs for your personal use only and do not ask others to break the rules if you no longer have access to a recipe.
- Health discussions or supplement advice. Seek a professional for health-related questions. Click to find support or supplement information.
- Ingredient compliance questions. Resources are provided by way of food lists and resource books—please use them to learn the protocol … it will make your healing journey so much easier!
- Promotional content. No blogs, businesses, or product promotions. Contact me directly for advertising and partner inquiries
💚 Supporting My Work (Optional, Appreciated, Never Required)
Simple ways to show your support:
Shopping with my affiliates (check out the coupons here) and through my various food sourcing and AIP lifestyle links, helps fund my efforts—at no extra cost to you.
- Interact! Simply liking a post ♥ or adding a relevant (and compliant) comment helps boost visibility of the group, and your reviews on recipes help others too
- Make a small donation if you’re able — even a couple of dollars helps!
Your donations help keep the site running. It’s big and the costs are not insignificant. It takes a lot of time to manage the group, inspire you daily and keep all of the resources updated so I can ensure you’re reading the most reliable content. Your support also lets me know that the work I’m doing actually matters — which means more than you might realize.
👉 My full affiliate disclosure is here
👉 You can read my personal story here
If you’ve read this far — Gold Star ⭐
You’re setting yourself up for success and I wish you much healing!
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