Partner Spotlight: Autoimmune H&N

A family business making AIP a little sweeter

When you're following a specialized diet, it's often the little things you miss most. A favorite afternoon treat. A chocolate smoothie. A warm mug of cocoa on a chilly evening.

That's something the creator of Autoimmune Health & Nutrition, knows firsthand. And it's what inspired him to start a business devoted to making more of those everyday favorites possible.

It all started at a family reunion

In 2008, the founder's sister, Anne, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and eventually discovered the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in 2014. While she found the diet helpful, navigating its restrictions meant rethinking some of her favorite foods, including chocolate.

Then, at a family reunion in 2015, she learned that her brother had spent years developing protein powders. She had a question for him: Could he make one that worked for her diet?

After months of experimenting with ingredients and testing samples, they created their first Autoimmune Chocolate (Carob) Protein, using carob in place of traditional cocoa.

What began as one sister asking her brother for help grew into Autoimmune Health & Nutrition, a family business based in Garland, Utah. As the family puts it,

"Our company started when a sister educated a brother and a brother helped a sister."

Protein with specialized diets in mind

Finding a protein powder that fits your dietary needs isn't always easy. Between dairy-based proteins, added sweeteners, and long ingredient lists, even something as simple as making a smoothie can involve a lot of label reading.

That's where Autoimmune Health & Nutrition comes in.

Their Paleo Perfection line is built around grass-fed beef collagen, with many varieties also featuring an organic blend of apple fiber, carrot, and broccoli. The products were created with AIP in mind, but there are options for people following other specialized diets, too.

And they're not just for shakes. Depending on the flavor, you can blend them into smoothies, stir them into favorite recipes, or add them to your morning routine.

One helpful note: Collagen is not a complete protein, so think of these products as a way to supplement the protein in your diet, rather than replace other protein sources. And as always, check the ingredients and dietary tags for the specific variety you're choosing.

A quick guide to finding your first favorite

For Chocolate Lovers
Double Chocolate, no question. A chocolate-inspired carob protein that brings some familiar dessert flavor back to smoothies and shakes.

For Smoothie Makers
Try Vanilla Banana. It's a c creamy, versatile flavor that's great for smoothies. There's also a stevia-sweetened option for those who prefer it.

For A Sweet Treat
Cherry Chocolate is fruity, chocolate-inspired combination for when your everyday shake could use a little more personality.

An Everyday Addition
If you're looking for a straightforward, unflavored option featuring the brand's organic superfood blend, Natural is a great choice.

The Simplest Ingredient List
Pure is just grass-fed collagen. A flexible choice for stirring into beverages or incorporating into recipes without adding another flavor.

A little something for hot chocolate season

There's something especially comforting about a warm mug of hot chocolate this time of year. And if you're avoiding cocoa, we have a discovery for you.

Autoimmune Health & Nutrition makes a Coco-Carob Coffee & Hot Chocolate Replacement that brings back that cozy, chocolatey experience without cacao or caffeine.

Carob has a naturally sweet, roasted flavor that makes it a delicious cocoa alternative, especially for people following AIP Elimination.

A few ways to customize your mug:

• Keep it classic: Whisk into warm coconut milk with a little honey.
• Add some holiday spice: Stir in cinnamon and a pinch of ginger.
• Make it minty: Add a little peppermint flavoring that fits your diet.
• Give it a protein boost: Try Paleo Perfection Double Chocolate blended into warm coconut milk for a different take on a cozy chocolate-inspired drink.
• Swap your afternoon coffee: Enjoy something warm and comforting without the caffeine.

It also makes a thoughtful little gift for someone who might otherwise miss out on the hot chocolate tradition.

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