Gratitude

David Alt and Maggee Hunt , for loving me delicately, but expecting me to be as tough as nails.

Noah Trescott , for giving so much of yourself so that I could complete this project. I could not have made it without your service, insight, and tough love.

Charlotte Dupont , for her unique, inspiring photography. Your touch adds depth to this project that we could not communicate with words. Thanks for waking up whimsical.

Rose Sullivan, Brian Sullivan, Lori Miller, and Gary and Lynnette Clark , for supporting us as we won back our health and through the journey of writing another book.

Sarah Ballantyne , for her research and development of the Autoimmune Protocol, as well as for allowing us to use it in this book. Your work changed our lives and inspires us daily to spread the word.

Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, and Chris Kresser, for providing valuable, accessible information that has transformed not only our lives, but many other lives, and helped inform this book.

Grace Heerman , for managing our work tasks and social media while writing this book. We are so proud to have you on our team!

The Pulice family , for generously allowing us to cook and take photographs for our book at their beautiful ranch. We wanted to communicate healing, and your home is overflowing with it.

Celeste Fine and John Maas, for their representation and support throughout this process. We are grateful for your professional guidance.

Marisa Vigilante and her team at Rodale, for helping us create a book that would accurately convey the depth of our passion and be a valuable tool for others.

Yrmis Barroeta, Bobby Chang, Moya Chang, Titus Chiu, Natasha Fallahi, Susan McCauley, Felix Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Mary Cloos, Katie Sullivan, Rose Sullivan, Jason Handler, Stacy Pulice, Jordan, and Amanda, for modeling for us and participating in photo shoots for the book.

The community of Autoimmune Protocol bloggers, for collaborating with us to write about autoimmune hope and healing. We count ourselves lucky to be changing the world with people like you.

Our readers and supporters , for being willing to try a whole new approach to wellness. You have energized this project and motivate us daily. Without your enthusiasm, this book would not have been possible.