Danielle Walker on Healing Autoimmunity Through a Grain Free Diet

Published: Feb. 22, 2019, 5:58 p.m.

In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman sits down with Danielle Walker, the author and photographer of the \u200bNew York Times\u200b best-selling cookbook \u201cAgainst All Grain.\u201d At age 22, Walker was diagnosed with a painful autoimmune disease. Doctors told her changing her diet wouldn\u2019t help ease her symptoms \u2014 but she had a sneaking suspicion they were wrong.

Almost 10 years ago, Walker removed all grains and legumes from her diet, and it has made a major difference in managing the symptoms of her ulcerative colitis. Soon, she became passionate about helping other people who suffer from similar illnesses continue to enjoy delicious, nourishing food. In addition to her first cookbook, \u201cAgainst All Grain,\u201d Walker also reaches people through her popular Instagram page. In addition to sharing recipes, she also promotes the benefits of self-care.

Dr. Lipman also talks with Walker about her newest cookbook, \u201cEat What You Love,\u201d a compilation of healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free recreations of classic comfort foods.