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By mid-February, the glow of New Year’s motivation has often faded. The days are still short. The temperatures are low. Energy feels slower. And if you’re following the Autoimmune Protocol, you might be wondering why everything feels just a little harder right now. But what if winter isn’t working against your healing? What if it’s actually the most powerful season to deepen it? Instead of fighting the coldest months of the year, this is your invitation to enter Winter Healing Mode — a slower, steadier, more restorative phase of your AIP journey.

The Super Bowl is a time-honored tradition of great food, great friends, and — yes — watching a big game. But if you follow the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), the typical chips, dips, and wings drenched in dairy, gluten, and nightshades might not be an option. The good news? With some creativity and planning, you can have an AIP-friendly spread that’s delicious, satisfying, and totally worthy of kickoff. 

The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) has always been more than a diet. It’s a therapeutic framework designed to reduce inflammation, support gut and immune health, and create space for healing in people navigating autoimmune disease. Recently, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Chef, and respected author Mickey Trescott shared important news: the release of updated research and an evolved approach to AIP, which now includes what is referred to as Modified AIP. This evolution reflects years of clinical observation, emerging research, and a deeper understanding of how diverse autoimmune journeys truly are. So what does this mean for you? Let’s break it down.

f you’re already following a Paleo diet, you may be closer to the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) than you think. Many people discover AIP after years of eating Paleo-style and wondering why lingering symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, digestive issues, or inflammation still haven’t fully resolved. The good news? AIP builds directly on the Paleo foundation. For many, it’s not a radical shift, but a more intentional, healing-focused version of what they’re already doing. Let’s explore why AIP is often a great next step for Paleo eaters, and where the two approaches overlap.