The following list includes whole foods that can be consumed on the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet. Be sure to consume a variety of fresh, local, and organic vegetables and fruits to ensure you’re meeting your daily nutrient needs. When purchasing animal products, look for organic, free-range, pasture-raised, wild-caught, and sustainable options. This list can be printed and used as a resource when shopping.
Fruit
□ Apples
□ Avocado
□ Banana
□ Berries
□ Cherries
□ Cranberries
□ Dates
□ Grapefruit
□ Grapes
□ Guava
□ Lemon
□ Mango
□ Melon
□ Oranges
□ Passionfruit
□ Peaches
□ Pears
□ Pineapple
□ Plums
□ Pomegranate
Vegetables
□ Artichoke
□ Arugula
□ Asparagus
□ Beets
□ Broccoli
□ Brussels sprouts
□ Cabbage
□ Carrots
□ Celery
□ Chives
□ Cucumber
□ Fermented
vegetables
□ Kale
□ Lettuces
□ Mushrooms
□ Onions
□ Parsnips
□ Spinach
□ Squash
□ Sweet potatoes
□ Zucchini
Herbs and spices (fresh or dried)
□ Basil
□ Bay leaves
□ Dill
□ Cinnamon
□ Garlic
□ Ginger
□ Oregano
□ Parsley
□ Peppermint
□ Rosemary
□ Sage
□ Turmeric
Animal proteins
□ Beef
□ Bison
□ Bone broth
□ Chicken
□ Clams
□ Fish
□ Kidneys
□ Liver
Oils & fats
□ Lobster
□ Pork
□ Rabbit
□ Shrimp
□ Sweetbreads
□ Turkey
□ Venison
□ Avocado oil
□ Extra-virgin olive oil
□ Coconut milk and oil
□ Lard, duck fat
Fermented foods
□ Coconut kefir and yogurt
□ Kimchi
□ Pickled vegetables (unpasteurized)
□ Sauerkraut
Teas
□ Chamomile
□ Dandelion root
□ Ginger
□ Green tea
□ Lavender
□ Nettle
□ Oolong tea
□ Peppermint
□ Rooibos
□ Thistle
□ Turmeric
□ White tea
Other
□ Apple cider vinegar
□ Balsamic vinegar
□ Coconut aminos
□ Filtered water
□ Herbal teas
□ Himalayan
and sea salt