Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common autoimmune conditions of our time. That said, we are seeing an incredible uptick in autoimmune conditions in general. Basically, these are conditions like type 1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and multiple sclerosis that are characterized by an immune system that, for whatever reason, suddenly attacks the host. These diseases are now affecting more than 50 million Americans. And that’s just the number who have been diagnosed. In this podcast, I have the pleasure of spending time with Danielle Walker. Her name may well be familiar to many of you as she is the New York Times bestselling author of the Against All Grain series of cookbooks. Her cookbooks are wonderful, and today we get the backstory. You will have the opportunity to share in what motivated Danielle to dedicate herself to creating ways for people to eat in response to the challenges of autoimmune conditions. We discuss her new book, Food Saved Me. And when you read the book, you’ll realize that it quite literally did. In the face of advancing disease and profound reactions to medications, Danielle was able to gain control of her ulcerative colitis and regain her general health as well. Please enjoy the podcast, and I certainly recommend the book, especially as it serves as a commentary on how our modern, industrialized foods are threatening our health. ==== Danielle Walker is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author (Against All Grain, Meals Made Simple, Celebrations, and Eat What You Love), health advocate, and self-trained chef. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age twenty-two and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her blog at daniellewalker.com as a beacon of hope for others. For over a decade she has been a pioneer in advocating for a grain- and gluten-free lifestyle, having earned a spot on the coveted Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015. Her delicious recipes have satiated the palates of autoimmune sufferers, kids with food allergies, healthy eaters, and foodies alike. From nostalgic comfort foods to healthy holiday swaps to quick-and-easy meals for kids, Danielle has created thousands of recipes as well as kitchen, food, and parenting hacks that make life easier and healthier. Danielle regularly shares her health journey, recipes, and expert tips on the Today show, The Doctors, E! News, Access Hollywood, Home & Family, and many other nationally syndicated shows. Her work has been featured in People, O Magazine, USA Today, Shape, Women’s Health, Parents, Well + Good, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.