I was hopeful, especially since I have three different diagnosed autoimmune problems. However, being told in the first chapter that these autoimmune diseases are my fault and that if I just ate better, I'd feel better felt a lot like victim-blaming. Could my diet improve? Of course. But I"m already eating very healthy.

I found the recipes to have a lot of very unusual (at least to me) ingredients. I actually had to research some ingredients and where to find them. (Tiger nut flour? Not sure I want to know...) I live in a very small town in pretty much the middle of nowhere. The internet is the only place I can get these without driving half a day into the big city to hunt for them there. Not easy to do when one already feels weak and generally awful. Furthermore, when I'm already weak and foggy, I don't have tons of time or energy to prep and cook meals. The recipes seemed very complicated to me. I also was surprised by the lack of nutrition and macros information for the recipes. I found the font very difficult to read.

But there were some nice recipes here, along with some lovely pictures. Just not enough to warrant my wanting to buy the book.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

Title: The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook



Author: Sophie Van Tiggelen



Genre: Nonfiction, Cookbook, Health, Autoimmune, Paleo, Diet, Healing.



Plot: Healing your body through food sounds simple and easy but can quickly turn to daunting, confusing and overwhelming. Healing through dietary restrictions is not as simple as one thinks it is and by the time we have figured this out, we are already in too deeply to abandon the project without results.



Author Sophie Van Tiggelen has a feasible solution written in a comfortable, practical and delicious format complete with gorgeous food photography to inspire the appetite. The Autoimmune Protocol or AIP diet is very user-friendly once a few key features have been explained and is exactly what our autoimmune-imbalanced bodies need in this sugary world.



Complete with detailed recipes, shopping lists and more, this cookbook will soon be the only cookbook on your shelf.



Likes/Dislikes: Oftentimes, the hardest part of starting any new diet is finding something that both looks and sounds good enough to make you go out and buy the ingredients to cook the dish. With such yummy items as Fluffy Plantain Pancakes and Delectable Cherry Crumble, finding a recipe won't be as hard as we thought. The autoimmune protocol diet is very similar to the Anti-inflammatory and Paleo diets so readers familiar with those will be able to swing into this book with the most ease.



Rating: G-all ages.



Date Reviewed: January 7th, 2020



I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Auto Immune disease is the deadly disease in which the body fights against it's own. The people with this disease has to avoid certain food which can enhance their disease. This book provides about 100 delicious recipes.......

Than you to NetGally and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds Press for The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook by Sophie Van Tiggelen. The book starts with a foreword on what Autoimmune Disease is and states that this book “focuses on provided the body with nutritional resources required for immune regulation and tissue healing while removing inflammatory stimuli from both diet and lifestyle.” After the foreword there are chapters on Getting Started, What you Can Eat (including lists of staples to keep on hand, foods you can eat, and foods you should avoid), and How to Reintroduce Foods. Next comes staples and then recipes broken out into chapters such as Breakfast, Soups & Salads, etc.

I am not entirely sold on the idea of the Autoimmune Protocol; it says it is all backed up by science, but this book did not provide enough proof for me. There is a list of additional books and resources at the end that may help others. Also, many of the recipes used hard to find ingredients, but maybe once someone committed to this style of eating, they would be more inclined to find sources for those ingredients. I did like some of the recipes, including: “Cheesy” Sauce, Creamy Cilantro Dressing, Express Cauliflower “Oatmeal,” Turmeric-Ginger Soup, Lemongrass Chicken Soup, and Coleslaw (with apple!).

Overall, I think this book was well thought out and well written, but did not sell me on the Autoimmune Protocol. I did however find a new favorite Coleslaw recipe and several other recipes that I enjoyed.

Nahrungsmittel sind wirksamer als gedacht, wenn es um die Vermeidung von Krankheiten geht, bzw. wenn man seinen Gesundheitszustand verbessern möchte. Hier bekommt man neben Informationen auch gleich die passenden Rezepte dazu.

This book has helped make cooking AIP easier. I'm thankful for this cookbook! It is assisting me in my journey to combat my autoimmune illness and become healthier and inflammation free.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

This is one of the first books I have picked up in relation to auto immune protocol. I enjoyed how the book described how to implement the protocol as well as providing meal plans. This book was informative and easy to read and has increased my interest in learning and reading more about this area in health.

To compliment the plan there were lots of recipes and some gorgeous photos of recipes.

Thank you Quatro amd Netgalley I was grateful to get the opportunity to find new recipes and create healthy meals at the same time.

I’m not going to mince words. I hated this book. I have multiple autoimmune conditions and I wouldn’t follow the diet in this book for two reasons. One, it conflicts too much with my food allergies and I’m not going to risk anaphylaxis again just to eat some fad diet. I would have much of my already restricted diet destroyed by this book and it might make me sicker too? No way! Two, the recipes all sound terrible and the food even from the slick pages of a cookbook look awful. I can’t imagine wanting to eat anything from this book. The Autoimmune Protocol Make Simple Cookbook gets a complete and total pass from me!

This looks like a healthy way to eat even if you don't have autoimmune issues (but would like to avoid them). I read this to suggest the book to friends, but will be making some of these for myself because the recipes look good!

An original and delicious way to eat fresh food. The choice is fantastic and easy to reproduce at home. Very creative and well illustrated.

The cookbook begins with a brief explanation of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) and provides lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid as well as a sample meal plan for 1 week with shopping list. It also provides some very nice guidance regarding how long to follow the protocol and how to reintroduce foods once you’re ready (handling reintroductions correctly can be tricky and is crucial to your success).

If you’re not used to eating a restricted diet, some of the ingredients may seem exotic, but most of them shouldn’t be too hard to find. I can find coconut aminos, arrowroot flour, and cassava flour in some of my local grocery stores, but if you can’t find them locally, you can always order them online.

The recipes I’ve reviewed are clearly written with helpful notes and include cook time, prep time, and yield. Many also have attractive photographs, though this isn’t a figure-intensive cookbook. The recipes do not include nutritional data if that is important to you (I have to count carbs for my diabetes, and that may be tricky with some of these recipes.)

So, how do the recipes taste? Not too bad, especially if you are used to following a restricted diet. Many of these recipes probably wouldn't be very appealing to anyone who doesn’t have a compelling reason to want to follow a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet, but for anyone with chronic health problems, it might be worth giving this a try.

The first recipe I tried was the Carrot Cake Smoothie, and while it was not quite the treat the author promised, it wasn’t bad—I would make it again. Next I tried the Express Cauliflower “Oatmeal” for breakfast, and that was actually much better than I expected, although I had to add extra coconut milk while it was cooking to keep it from burning. My third experiment was the Cream of Parsnip Soup, which was creamy, easy to prepare, and felt like a reasonably good comfort food, though a bit bland for my taste (I added some fresh herbs and was happier with the result, but might also increase the amount of bacon next time I make it).

The back matter includes additional resources for autoimmune health and an index that includes both ingredients and recipe names.

My overall impression is that while some of the recipes looked a bit complicated or required somewhat unusual ingredients, this cookbook offers some nice choices for those wanting to try the AIP to treat autoimmune disease or other chronic illnesses, or for those living with multiple food intolerances.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review. Because I have not seen the final published version, I cannot comment on the final editing and formatting. The ARC was well-written and neatly formatted; I don’t recall noticing any proofreading errors.

I enjoyed this cookbook. Whether or not I jump into following the protocol, the recipes sound just what my digestive system is asking for. Recipes such as: chicken patties, bison burgers, turmeric ginger soup, honey lime chicken with peach salsa. And of course, the tapioca pudding!

I was pleased to read this book for review. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity.

I have recently contracted a Autoimmune disease that has upended my entire existence. As I am a vegan I approach things very holistically and I refuse to take medications of any kind. I prefer to heal through food and this cookbook has made a HUGE difference for me in how I treat my disease holistically.
I was pleased to find many easy to follow vegetable recipes and ignored the meat recipes as I am vegan.
There is much to like here and the nutrition information is priceless. The authors suggest very wisely to stay away from nightshade vegetables which increase symptoms in autoimmune patients. Much is here about approaching a autoimmune disease from a food standpoint and this book is a great source for all patients who are seeking further information on how to treat themselves. All in all a valuable read with excellent advice and great new recipes. A wonderful cookbook I highly recommend. Very well done.

This is actually quite what is says it is - recipes made simple to fit the autoimmune illnesses (I guess). The point is, the recipes are really simple and basic, only tweaked and transformed to fit the dietary needs and restriction of the autoimmune disease.

I will definitely make some of the desserts in this book - that was my favourite section -, especially the tapioca pudding and the honey turmeric gummies!

My complaints are with the lack of photography of the book. There are pictures, but not enough. I do not necessarily want a picture for each recipe (although that would be fantastic), but at least a few more pictures - and better pictures, because some of the pictures were quite lacking in composition and making the food the center of attention. But I loved the picture of the gummies!

Very nice cookbook that gives and overview on what Autoimmune protocol is, what it can mean and what you should/can eat if you have it.

I liked how this book was made up, with more "formal" information about the food, issues and tips in the front and than the recipes. I prefer it that way since it makes it easier to find recipes or the information since most of the time i want one or the other - either i want to re-inform myself OR i am looking for recipes, so loved that this book had a pretty clear separation!

The recipes wehre also nice and very easy to follow along, without being overly easy or skipping steps.

All in all a very nicely done cookbook and if you are looking for Autoimmune recipes or general information?
Defiantly give this one a try!

Thank you Fair Winds Press for this free review copy.

The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook is a great choice for a comprehensive beginner's cookbook. I like that it includes simple staples and more impressive meals. I think this could be a go-to cookbook for many who are starting out with the AIP diet. It's well organized, and the recipes are easy to follow.

As someone with hypothyroidsim, I'm quick to read anything that says it will help me. This book, while I'm willing to give it a try, causes me to be really skeptical. I don't think anything in the nightshade family is harming me, nor are any other fruits or veggies. But, if it can make my inflammation go away, I'm willing to test it out.

The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook by Sophie Van Tiggelen jumped downward to a 3 star rating as I read in the book's introduction (written by Sarah Ballantyne PhD) autoimmune disease is caused by a poor lifestyle. The introduction also states genetics accounted for about 1/3 of the risk factor for developing autoimmune disease. According to my rheumatologist, there are risk factors for developing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) but most of the risk factors are not fully vetted as causing the actual disease. My rheumatologist did state there is a genetic predisposition to developing RA. I suspect the same could be written for other asutoimmune disorders. The author has written the same concerning developing autoimmune disease. She also writes other causes for developing an autoimmune disease include: environmental factors, a poor diet and poor lifestyle. I do take umbrage with the last two statements as no one knows the exact cause of autoimmune disease. There are theories but nothing concrete.

On a positive note I did like how she included nut-free options such as Tiger-Nut flour for people (like me) who are allergic to nuts.

Recommend with caveats given.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

Today I am excited to review a new book, The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook written by Sophie Van Tiggelen. It’s tagline on the cover states “Start Healing Your Body and Reversing Chronic Illness Today with 100 Delicious Recipes” and this is what really caught my eye. I am very interested in learning what a person can do to improve a chronic illness by using nutrition as a natural way to work with your body. Even the dedication, inspired me to dive into this book – “This book is dedicated to all Autoimmune warriors. “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well” -Hippocrates.

Autoimmune Disease affects approximated 50 million Americans. Many of the diseases you have heard of; rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus just to name a few. In all autoimmune diseases our immune system which should be protecting us from pathogens instead turns on our own bodies and attacks our proteins, cells and tissues. Depending on which tissues your body is attacking, determines the type of autoimmune disease you have. These are chronic, lifelong diseases and they come with debilitating symptoms that affect day-to-day living.

The recipes in this book are based off of recommendations of the Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP. I was interested in approach because this is supported by scientific evidence. I will admit that not everything I am finding out has been something that I am happy or excited by, but I am reading up on the details and understanding the reasoning behind the recommendations. One of the hardest things that I find out in this book is that a category of foods that should be avoided by someone with an autoimmune disease are members of the nightshade family. Yes, that essentially means all my favorite foods that I was so proud to eat as good healthy foods; tomatoes, tomatillos, ground cherries, bell peppers, hot peppers and potatoes. Heavy sigh. Again, I am educating myself on the facts, and using that understanding to work on the plan. The book does a great job of breaking down information and giving the read a way to work out meal plan options.

There is also a very valuable section in this book called The AIP Kitchen which provides a bullet list of ingredients that will be encountered though out the book. I found this list a bit overwhelming, but I know that I am going to use this cookbook as an ongoing resource, so I am working room into my food budget to add some of the more unique ingredients over time. You will find plenty of recipe options that a beginner can work with. Enjoy going though this beautifully photographed cookbook to find a few recipes to start with as you start your journey with this new diet.

Some of the first recipes that I started with were; Grain-Free & Nut-Free Granola, Pork-Veggie Breakfast Skillet, and my current favorite which I will be making as a on-going staple Garlic Refrigerator Pickles. Each recipe includes a nice intro about why this is a going AIP option. For example the Garlic Refrigerator Pickles page explains that most store brands of pickles contain spices that are removed for your diet during the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol. Their recipe, using fresh herbs, is an even better tasting option and it literally takes about 15 minutes to make. Most recipe pages also include helpful tips that are pulled out in a “note” graphic that make it easy to learn more helpful information.

This book will be a great resource in your library as you find ways to help your body function better in a natural way. I highly recommend this book for yourself, or someone who you care about as a gift.

Simple and easy to digest (pun intended) science behind using diet to heal autoimmune conditions kicks this cookbook off. Whilst most who suffer possibly have already accessed this information, it will be useful for friends and family who may cook for someone with one of these conditions. 

The list of foods to eat and avoid look somewhat familiar to me (although I would possibly have a few more on the avoid side) and just as disheartening as you'd imagine. But a reminder that foods to be avoided is always helpful - especially when a few are favourites. The sample meal plan helpfully brings together the ingredients to exemplify how to build meals from the basic ingredients. 

Once into the recipes there is a good mix of plant based and meat based meals, including seafood. Each recipe has a short introduction, ingredients and easy to follow instructions. The photographs are mouth-watering! I'm really looking forward to trying out a few of these recipes. 

I don't feel I'm able to rate the cookbook as I haven't (and probably never will) try all the recipes. However I would say that I will definitely recommend this book to others. 

A free copy was provided by the publisher for an honest review, through netgalley.