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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Remembering the Cost of Service This Memorial Day

Remembering the Cost of Service This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Urban AIP honors the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, the veterans who carry the lasting effects of service, and the families who support them. As we gather around the table, we remember the power of gratitude, community, comfort, and care.

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Comfort Food Matters: Why Healing Should Still Feel Like Home

Comfort Food Matters: Why Healing Should Still Feel Like Home

Comfort food is about more than cravings. For people following the Autoimmune Protocol, familiar foods can provide emotional comfort, reduce feelings of restriction, and make healing more sustainable. Discover why Urban AIP is focused on creating foods that feel both nourishing and comforting.

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Is an AIP Meal Delivery Service Still Worth the Cost in 2026?

Is an AIP Meal Delivery Service Still Worth the Cost in 2026?

If you compared the cost of an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) meal delivery service to cooking everything yourself a year or two ago, the answer may have seemed obvious: DIY cooking was significantly cheaper. But in 2026, the equation has changed. Grocery prices remain elevated. Pasture-raised meats and organic produce continue to climb in cost. Gas prices make multiple weekly shopping trips more expensive. And perhaps most importantly, time has become one of the most overlooked “expenses” in maintaining an AIP lifestyle. So, is an AIP meal delivery service still worth it today?

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
The AIP Herb Strategy: What to Grow vs. What to Buy

The AIP Herb Strategy: What to Grow vs. What to Buy

When you’re following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), flavor can feel like your biggest challenge. With common spices off the table and ingredients limited, herbs become one of your most powerful tools for creating meals that are anything but boring. But there’s a question many people don’t think to ask: Should you grow your own herbs—or just buy them at the store? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some herbs are far better fresh and homegrown, while others are perfectly fine (and more practical) to buy. Let’s break down the smartest AIP herb strategy so you can maximize flavor, save money, and simplify...

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