20 Vegetarian AIP Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What vegetarian foods are AIP friendly? ›

A common selection would include alfalfa sprouts, artichoke, asparagus, avocado, baby spinach, beetroot or beet greens, bok choy, broccoli/broccolini, Brussels sprouts, cabbage of any colour, carrots of any colour, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chard, cucumber, dandelions, endive, fennel, garlic, ginger, Jerusalem ...

Yes. As long as it was naturally cured and does not include any artificial ingredients or spices, it is suitable. The ideal place to find AIP bacon is at a health food store - Whole Foods or your local health food store will have what you are looking for!

Garlic. Another food I recommend you add to your AIP diet is garlic. Garlic is a prebiotic, so it feeds good bacteria in your gut. This can be helpful if you're suffering from an autoimmune disease because your gut and your immune system link together.

Foods You CAN Eat on the AIP Diet

For example, people on the paleo diet can eat tomatoes and nuts; foods that are restricted from the autoimmune protocol. Leafy green vegetables (spinach, endive, herbs, etc.) Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc.)

The foods to avoid on the AIP diet include the following: Dairy products (including milk, cream, butter, yogurt, and cheese) Legumes (including beans, soybeans, peanuts, and lentils)

Examples of foods you can eat while on the AIP diet include: Vegetables that aren't nightshade vegetables like cucumbers, spinach, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, mangos, strawberries, bananas and blueberries.

The AIP diet does not allow you to eat: All grains (including oats, wheat, and rice)

You should also avoid certain medications during this phase, namely non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen. So what should you eat? The diet focuses on eating fresh produce. You can also eat meat and fish, bone broth, avocado, honey, vinegars, fresh herbs, sweet potatoes, and more.

Lean ground proteins including turkey, chicken, and beef. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and trout. Other fish you can buy include cod, haddock, tilapia, and tuna. Seafood, including shrimp and scallops.

What is high protein on the AIP diet? ›

Apples, berries, citrus fruits, melons, stone fruits, and winter and summer squashes are all AIP compliant, just remember to avoid all nightshades!

Pickles: Probiotic foods are an essential part of Paleo and the AIP, but most pickles you buy in a jar off the shelf are simply brined, not fermented (meaning they don't have any probiotics). Cucumbers are what everyone thinks of when they hear the word “pickles”, but you can pickle just about anything.

Foods You Can Eat on the AIP diet

Nonstarchy vegetables and fruits: Asparagus, artichokes, celery, radishes, mushrooms, avocado, cucumber, pumpkin, squash, zucchini, okra, olives, onions, leeks, etc.

Green beans are typically included in the paleo diet, but they should be avoided if you are currently in full elimination phase of the AIP or Autoimmune Protocol. They contain lectins and agglutinins, which are hard to digest, and they can compromise the lining of you guts.

Core AIP excludes all beans and legumes like chickpeas, green beans, peanuts, peas, soybeans and all soy derivatives like tofu and soy sauce. Modified AIP excludes peanuts, soybeans and all soy-based foods and products, but allows beans and other legumes.

Anti-inflammatory diets typically prioritize, whole fruits, vegetables, and grains, while limiting processed food, alcohol, and red meat.

The AIP diet resembles the paleo diet, both in the types of foods allowed and avoided, as well as in the phases that comprise it. Due to their similarities, many consider the AIP diet an extension of the paleo diet — though AIP may be seen as a stricter version of it.