• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Squirrel in the Kitchen

Reverse Hashimoto's autoimmune disease

  • Start here
  • AIP Diet
  • My Books
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • Let’s Be Friends
  • Blog

By Sophie Van Tiggelen 3 Comments

My #1 Tip to Make AIP Simple + Exclusive Recipe from my New Cookbook!

Look sharp, Friends!

There’s a lot going on today!

I am revealing the 2 winners of my recent giveaway, sharing my #1 tip to keep AIP simple, and giving you a sneak peek into my new cookbook, The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple, with an exclusive new receipe.

Let’s get to it!

My #1 Tip to Make AIP Simple + Exclusive Recipe from my New Cookbook!

First things first. The winners of  the giveaway are…

Kelli M. and Laura D.! Kelli M. is the winner of our first giveaway, which was open to our US friends, and Laura D. is the winner of giveaway #2, which was open to the whole wide world. Congratulations, Kelli and Lauren! You will both receive an email notification so check your inboxes and claim your prize within 48 hours.

Now, for my #1 tip for keeping AIP simple…

Don’t overthink it. Get back to the basics and forget all the fluff!

Forget about AIP snacks, AIP baking, and trying to recreate your old favorites. Just stick with what works until you are comfortable with this new way of eating. The majority of your meals should be made up of a large portion of vegetables (3/4 of your plate), a source of protein (1/4 of your plate), healthy fats, and some seasoning. That’s it. 

This advice is at the heart of the Autoimmune Protocol. An anti-inflammatory diet relying exclusively on nutrient-dense, health-promoting ingredients such as vegetables and fruit, meat and seafood, herbs and spices, and healthy fats. But you probably already know that…

I have spent countless hours pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AIP. I have created cakes, cookies, focaccia, cheesecake, crackers, and countless other mouthwatering treats with which I please not only myself, but also my family and friends. But the truth is, on an everyday basis I keep it very simple. My meals consist mainly of a source of protein (more often than not, chicken or pork), plenty of vegetables (a mix of high- and low-starch options like sweet potatoes with kale or carrots with chard), olive oil, and sea salt. That’s it. Of course, I’m human and that means I get cravings just like you. I also love to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and all the joyous occasions in between. That’s when I find it fun to experiment and perhaps gets a little fancy. We all need a little treat from time to time, but sticking to the basics for everyday makes an AIP lifestyle sustainable. 

Trust me. By keeping it simple, you’ll save a lot of time, a lot of effort, and a lot of money!

My #1 Tip to Make AIP Simple + Exclusive Recipe from my New Cookbook!

Lastly, here’s an exclusive recipe from my new book, The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook:

Jicama – Mango Salad

This salad is wonderful on its own or paired with grilled fish or meat. The sweetness of the mango, the tartness of the the lime juice, and the crispness of the jicama come together to create a refreshing and uplifting combination. This salad doesn’t keep well, so it is best to consume it shortly after you prepare it.

If you don’t have mango on hand, try replacing it with two firm peaches. No jicama? Try replacing it with celeriac!


Jicama-Mango Salad
 
Print
Prep time
20 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
This recipe is 100% compliant with the strict elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
Author: Sophie Van Tiggelen
Recipe type: Vegetables
Cuisine: Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
  • For the salad:
  • 1 small jicama (about 1 pound)
  • 1 small cucumber (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 large mango
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed, finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Citrus Vinaigrette
  • For the Citrus Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. For the Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until needed. Shake well before using.
  2. For the Salad: Peel and julienne jicama. Cut off both ends of cucumber and thinly slice. Peel, pit, and julienne mango. You can speed up the process by using a mandoline slicer with a julienne blade.
  3. Combine jicama, cucumber, mango, cilantro, scallions, and lime juice in a large bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Add Citrus Vinaigrette just before serving.
  5. Bon appétit!
3.5.3229

The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook

Release Date June 12, 2018

Pre-order now!


Pre-order now with Amazon to secure the lowest price guarantee.

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above may be “affiliate links or Amazon affiliate links”. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Filed Under: AIP Latest Recipes, AIP Lifestyle, AIP Vegetable recipes Tagged With: AIP made simple, cucumber, jicama, lime, mango

About Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. June says

    May 13, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Wondering if you could create an app for your recipes please. Along the lines of Forks over knives. Then i will have your recipes wherever I am.

    Reply
    • Sophie Van Tiggelen says

      May 23, 2018 at 7:38 am

      I wish I could, but it is a big investment! – Sophie

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Seafood Chowder [ AIP - No Shellfish ] | A Squirrel in the Kitchen says:
    May 8, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    […] Jicama-Mango Salad […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Keyword search

CATEGORIES

  • AIP Appetizers recipes
  • AIP Breakfast recipes
  • AIP Condiments & Sauces
  • AIP Dessert & Snack recipes
  • AIP Latest Recipes
  • AIP Lifestyle
  • AIP Meat recipes
  • AIP Seafood recipes
  • AIP Success Stories
  • AIP Tips & Tricks
  • AIP Vegetable recipes
  • Essential Oils
  • Exercise
  • Hashimoto's & Anxiety
  • Healing Foods
  • How to?
  • Instant Pot
  • Product review
  • Quick & Easy AIP Meals
  • Reviews
  • Uncategorized

Hi! I'm Sophie - welcome to the blog! I am using the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to live well with my autoimmune condition (Hashimoto's). Let me show you how I recovered my health and energy through diet and lifestyle adjustments!

Paleo Approach Approved Website

ARCHIVES

Footer

Hello!

I am Sophie. Recovering from Hashimoto's with the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. Read More…

Disclaimer

My Favorites

Copyright © 2025 - A SQUIRREL IN THE KITCHEN - Bluehost