Autoimmune disease affects up to 50 million Americans, and disease rates have tripled in the last 30 years. The autoimmune protocol (AIP) program makes specific food choices to help reduce inflammation in the body and assist in managing symptoms. Thomsen gives you recipes for dishes that avoid all the problem ingredients that can increase inflammation-- grains, dairy, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, nightshades, and refined or processed oils and sugars-- without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. -- Source other than Library of Congress.