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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!
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SAFER DEODORANT GIVEAWAY!! . So excited that my generous friends at @primallypure want to give a Charcoal Deodorant to one of you! . My underarms are very sensitive, even more so because of my struggles with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I’m very, very picky about what I choose to use on them, and for years just went without deodorant because I couldn’t bear rubbing toxins into my heavily scarred skin. It wasn’t until I found @primallypure that I felt comfortable using deodorant, and their Charcoal Deodorant has changed my life. . It’s safer, made with basic ingredients that you RECOGNIZE, and has a crisp, minty smell that I love. And a little swipe stays on all day! . TO ENTER: 1. Follow @primallypure and @aipooja 2. Like this post. 3. Tag a friend who you think may be interested in cleaning up their deodorant! One tag per comment, multiple comments allowed. . This giveaway is open to US residents only and is not affiliated with Instagram. . New customers can also use code AIPOOJA to receive 10% off their first purchase! My favorites are their deodorant, body butter, and lip balm (especially the Creamsicle). . Note that this product is not a vegan product and contains tallow from grass-fed cows. . Giveaway ends Tuesday, 4/23 at 8pm CT. Winner will be announced soon after. GOOD LUCK!

One of us is wearing 100% @beautycounter in this photo. Hint: it’s not Margo. . Our 15% off sitewide sale ends tonight, so take advantage while you can! It’s the perfect opportunity to try out some safer products, and remember our 60-day return policy so there’s no problem if you don’t like what you try. . What are my top 5 favorite products? . 1. Cleansing Balm. I have dry skin so this has saaaved me during the winter months. If you sign up for Band of Beauty this month you can get it for free (along with 10% product credit back to use on future orders). . 2. Overnight Resurfacing Peel. This has significantly reduced my scarring from acne, and has prevented new scars from forming (a big challenge for those of us with darker skin). . 3. Color Intense Lipstick. I love our lip colors for their long-lasting vibrance, and it’s especially important to switch to safer because you’re EATING what you wear! . 4. Charcoal Cleansing Bar. This was the first Beautycounter product I ever tried and remains a favorite. One bar lasted me over a year and a half with daily use, and I saw a big change in my skin (without drying it out, bonus). . 5. Velvet Eyeshadow Palette in Classic. This is my favorite eyeshadow palette of all time (including Urban Decay palettes of yesteryear). I use it almost every day, and can create more casual looks with it for daytime or more dramatic looks for nighttime. I’ve shared it with many friends and can confidently say it looks good on everyone! . Those are my top 5 picks, but if you’re looking for something specific I’m here to help! Message me so we can find what’s best for you. . Shop through the link in my profile or go to beautycounter.com/poojaparikh. . #switchtosafer #beautycounter #okcblogger #saferbeauty #nontoxic #nontoxicbeauty #lovetheskinyourein #southasian #livetinted #wedeservebetter #beauty #makeup #betterbeauty #cleanbeauty #skincare #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #nontoxicliving #hidradenitissuppurativa #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness

New blog post by popular demand: Grain-free “Oatmeal” that is AIP-compliant, Paleo, and vegan! . I woke up yesterday with an intense craving for oats and just threw some ingredients together, hoping it would work. . Imagine my surprise when the taste and texture mirrored oatmeal so much that my brain did flip flops while my stomach and tastebuds did a happy dance. . Find the recipe through the link in my profile for this bowl of “oats” that comes together in no time and will feed your soul. . #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #paleo #aippaleo #autoimmunepaleo #jerf #grainfree #dairyfree #glutenfree #vegan #oatmeal #okcblogger #eeeeeeats #feedfeed #antiinflammatory #healthy #healthyfood #paleorecipes #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfood #hidradenitissuppurativa #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness #healingfood #breakfast #glutenfreevegan #plantbased #plantbasedrecipes #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #balance

Have you tried my extra crispy pan-fried brussels yet? . They are really easy to make and taste like they were made in a restaurant—crispy, caramelized goodness. . The extra crispy factor comes from a trick you wouldn’t expect. A trick I learned by accident 😬 . Check out the recipe by going to the link in my profile! . #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #paleo #paleodiet #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmunediet #whole30 #whole30recipes #okcblogger #grainfree #nutfree #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #vegetarian #antiinflammatory #healthy #antiinflammatorydiet #eeeeeats #healthyfood #hidradenitissuppurativa #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness #chronicillness #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #eatyourveggies #springfood #vegetables #brusselsprouts

Can we make #fingerfoodfriday a thing? Because I’m HERE FOR IT. . Ready to kick back with this beautiful plate of food, a crisp Topo Chico, and Jane the Virgin. . On my plate: tostones seasoned with @balancedbites Trifecta blend, a wing recipe that is INSANE and coming soon on the blog (also way easier than it has any right to be), and roasted artichokes via @unboundwellness. . To be honest though...any food can be a finger food if you ditch the fork. . #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #paleo #autoimmunediet #autoimmunepaleo #balancedbites #paleodiet #whole30 #whole30recipes #okcblogger #grainfree #nutfree #glutenfree #dairyfree #nightshadefree #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #healthy #healthyfood #whatsfordinner #chronicillness #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #hidradenitissuppurativa #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness #jerf #eeeeeats

Quick AIP breakfast! . Breakfast on the autoimmune protocol is often the meal that trips people up the most because most of the convenient, easy breakfast foods aren’t compliant. What to do? . Hashes are common and delicious, I have a lovely veggie-packed breakfast sausage on my website, and my most recent favorite has been this sweet potato situation. It’s satisfying, delicious, and it keeps me full for hours. And it contains the trifecta: carbs + fat + protein! . I baked slices of a Japanese sweet potato earlier this week for dinner and stored the leftovers in the fridge. For breakfast, I just piled the cold slices high with toppings and went to town! The trick is to incorporate different temperatures and textures—it makes for a more exciting bite. . This breakfast took less than 10 minutes to assemble, and the only reason it took that long is because I was crisping up some leftover IP Kalua Pig (recipe from @nomnompaleo) to throw on top. . Details: Japanese sweet potatoes, baked then refrigerated and served cold, topped with avocado slices, @balancedbites Bagel seasoning blend (not AIP but can be replaced with any AIP-compliant seasoning), and piled high with @nomnompaleo’s Kalua Pig that was crisped up in the skillet. . What’s on your breakfast plate? . #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #paleo #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmunediet #whole30 #whole30recipes #grainfree #nutfree #glutenfree #nightshadefree #autoimmunedisease #jerf #healthy #breakfast #healthyfood #whatsforbreakfast #healthyrecipes #avocado #sweetpotato #hidradenitissuppurativa #hidradenitissuppurativaawareness #autoimmunewarrior #chonicillness #eeeeeats #okcblogger

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