Reintroduction: Phase 3 of the Autoimmune Protocol (Ep 054)

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RESOURCES & LINKS Free AIP Foundation Series (printable Core & Modified AIP food lists, meal plans, and tools): https://autoimmunewellness.com/foundations AIP Certified Coach Program & Practitioner Directory: https://aipcertified.com ABOUT THIS EPISODE Reintroduction is often the most misunderstood—and most powerful—phase of the Autoimmune Protocol. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott breaks down Phase 3 of the updated Autoimmune Protocol: the Reintroduction Phase. You’ll learn why elimination is never meant to be permanent, how to know when you’re ready to begin reintroductions, and how to safely add foods back without triggering unnecessary flares or confusion. Mickey walks through the updated reintroduction procedure, explains the difference between Core AIP and Modified AIP reintroduction stages, and shows you how to interpret both immediate and delayed food reactions so you can build a personalized, sustainable way of eating. This episode is part of the AIP Deep Dive series and is essential if you want to move beyond elimination and create long-term food freedom based on real data from your own body. YOU’LL LEARN: - What the AIP Reintroduction Phase is and why it matters - Why elimination is not meant to be permanent - How to know when you’re ready to start reintroductions - The updated, evidence-based food reintroduction procedure - How to track and interpret immediate and delayed reactions - The Core AIP reintroduction stages and food order - How Modified AIP reintroductions differ from Core AIP - What “gray area foods” are and how to work with them - How to build your personalized long-term AIP template CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why reintroductions are the most powerful phase of AIP 02:34 – What the Reintroduction Phase is and why it matters 04:27 – When to begin reintroductions 08:34 – The updated food reintroduction procedure 13:18 – Core AIP reintroduction stages 16:46 – Modified AIP reintroduction stages 19:29 – Tracking and interpreting food reactions 22:21 – Navigating “gray area foods” 24:27 – Immediate vs. delayed food reactions 27:12 – Life after reintroductions and your personalized AIP template 29:36 – Wrap-up and AIP Foundation Series JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you started reintroductions yet, or are you still preparing? Which foods feel most intimidating to reintroduce—and why? Share your experience in the comments below.