Welcome to AIPooja!
My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!
Author Archives: Pooja Parikh
Kid-Friendly Veggie Pasta Salad
For my new job, I am building a lunch program for a progressive private school, with classes ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade. I’m trying to create a lunch menu filled with familiar items and foods the students will love, … Continue reading
Posted in Food, gluten free, Healthy, Recipes
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Crispy Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts (AIP, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)
You know how brussels sprouts at restaurants always seem to taste better than the ones we make at home? It’s because they’re able to get them perfectly crispy and crunchy…that texture of our dreams. But how to achieve that at … Continue reading
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, vegan, Whole30
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Cream of Mushroom Soup (AIP, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Whole30
Tagged AIP, aip cream of mushroom soup, aip soup, antiinflammatory food, antiinflammatory recipes, Autoimmune Protocol, autoimmune protocol soup, cooking, cream of mushroom, cream of mushroom soup, cream of mushroom soup recipe, dairy free, dairy free cream of mushroom soup, easy healthy recipe, easy whole30 recipe, gluten free, grain free, healthy cooking, healthy cream of mushroom soup, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, magic mushroom powder, magic mushroom powder recipe, mushroom, mushroom soup, mushrooms, nut free, paleo, paleo cream of mushroom soup, paleo diet, paleo recipe, paleo recipes, paleo soup, paleo soup recipe, soup, soy free, vegan, vegan cream of mushroom soup, vegetarian, Whole30, whole30 cream of mushroom soup, whole30 recipe, whole30 recipes, whole30 soup recipe
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Roasted Veggie Salad with Chickpea Croutons & Jalapeño Pesto Vinaigrette (Vegan)
I recently started a new job that is quite a commute from where I live. An hour, to be exact…without traffic. My first week, I was spending at least 2 1/2 hours per day on the road, which just didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Food, gluten free, Healthy, Recipes, vegan
Tagged chickpea croutons, chickpeas, creative vegan recipes, easy vegan meals, easy vegan salad, easy weeknight meals, easy weeknight salad, garbanzo bean croutons, gluten free, gluten free croutons, gluten free recipe, gluten free recipes, greens, healthy food, healthy salad, jalapeno pesto, jalapeno pesto vinaigrette, jalapeno pesto vinaigrette recipe, jalapeno vinaigrette, kale, massaged kale salad, pesto vinaigrette, recipe, recipes, roasted chickpea recipe, roasted chickpeas, roasted garbanzo beans, roasted vegetables, roasted veggie salad, roasted veggies, salad, salad recipes, vegan jalapeno pesto, vegan pesto, vegan recipe, vegan recipes, vegan salad dressing
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Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
Posted in AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Food, gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Whole30
Tagged AIP, aip recipes, Autoimmune Protocol, autoimmune protocol recipe, baked fries, baked sweet potato, baked sweet potato fries, easy, easy baked sweet potato fries, easy paleo recipe, easy sweet potato fries, easy vegetable recipe, easy whole30 recipe, gluten free recipe, gluten free recipes, grain free, grain free recipe, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, nightshade free, nightshade free baked fries, nightshade free recipe, nut free, nut free recipe, paleo, paleo diet, paleo recipe, paleo recipes, sweet potato, sweet potato fries, vegan recipe, vegan recipes, vegan sweet potato fries, vegetable recipe, Whole30, whole30 recipe, whole30 recipes
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Spaghetti Squash Patties (Paleo, Whole30)
Here’s the thing…I love the idea of spaghetti squash more than I enjoy the vegetable itself. I like it for the first few bites, then the texture largely becomes unappealing. Yet I buy the vegetable again and again, hoping to … Continue reading
Posted in Food, gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30
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Coconut Fizz Mocktail (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
Listen. LISTEN. I know that it’s freezing outside and tropical cocktails aren’t exactly what everyone is craving. But HEAR ME OUT. …I don’t care. Really though, sometimes when it’s cold outside I like to take myself to a warm, tropical … Continue reading
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Thai Meatballs from Keto Quick Start
I was beside myself when I found out that I was chosen to be on Diane Sanfilippo’s launch team for her new book, Keto Quick Start. While I wasn’t as familiar with the Keto diet, I’ve long been a follower … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Paleo, Recipes, Whole30
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Garlic, Sage, and Toasted Pecans (Paleo, Whole30)
Hi friends, and welcome back! I took a brief hiatus from the blog because I started a new job that has taken some adjustment. I’m back though and so excited to share some great recipes with you. This new holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Healthy, Holiday, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30
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AIPooja: Seeking Wellness through Disease 