Annie Rubin Nutrition

Annie Rubin Nutrition Bay Area Dietitian helping clients manage their autoimmune and inflammatory conditions with diet and lifestyle.

Are you struggling with symptoms caused by an underlying inflammatory and autoimmune condition? Do you experience pain, fatigue or digestive challenges? Are you finding that your quality of life just isn’t what it used to be? Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions can be extremely challenging, and unfortunately adjusting your diet is usually not part of the “typical” treatment plan. In my work wit

h clients struggling with autoimmune or inflammatory disorders, I help them implement a personalized nutrition roadmap designed to improve mobility, concentration and energy levels to ultimately live a vibrant and fulfilling life.

Don’t get stuck with the “what I can’t eat” mentality when it comes to anti-inflammatory eating. Instead, focus on “what...
06/17/2026

Don’t get stuck with the “what I can’t eat” mentality when it comes to anti-inflammatory eating. Instead, focus on “what I CAN eat”, or the wonderful additions that will make your diet even better at fighting . 💪 🔥

Here are some things to add:
1️⃣ Colorful fruits and vegetables: phytochemicals are powerful . They sequester free radicals, lower oxidative stress, and combat inflammation. There are hundreds of different phytochemicals found in plant foods. Each color contains different phytochemicals, so when you eat the rainbow, you are ensuring a variety of these powerhouses.

2️⃣ Fermented foods: fermented foods are fantastic for the microbiome, which plays a significant role in regulating inflammation. Based on a 2021 study (PMID: 34256014), diets high in fermented foods increase microbiota diversity and lower inflammation.

3️⃣ Organ meats: The nutrient density of organ meat is so good that it’s worth the ick factor to add them into your diet. They are rich in immune system-supporting and . Plus, organ meats tend to be cheaper than regular cuts of other meats.

4️⃣ Green tea: Green tea contains several different polyphenols. One in particular, EGCG, is abundant in this tea and has several important benefits like reducing inflammation, protecting cells from free radical damage and helps stabilize blood sugar.

5️⃣ Fatty fish: Fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids should be a weekly addition to any eating plan. Omega 3s can lower inflammation and some of the metabolites of omega 3 fatty acids can even resolve and remove inflammation from cells and tissues.

Need more help with ? 🔥 Comment FOOD to get my anti-inflammatory food guide. This is all you need to get started with including these foods into your diet.

are great, but we often get stuck thinking about what to cut out instead of what we can ADD. The psychological stress ...
06/15/2026

are great, but we often get stuck thinking about what to cut out instead of what we can ADD. The psychological stress of restriction is real. So when it comes to diets, let’s focus on what you CAN enjoy. 🌈 🥗

👉 Join me at noon PST on Instagram LIVE to discuss some of the best things to add to help lower .

Can’t make it? If you miss it live, you can always catch the replay on my feed afterwards to learn more ➡️ Annie Rubin Nutrition

How to do an elimination diet right:1️⃣ Choose the correct eliminations for your condition. If you are dealing with , t...
06/14/2026

How to do an elimination diet right:

1️⃣ Choose the correct eliminations for your condition. If you are dealing with , the , Wahl’s protocol or are good options to consider.

2️⃣ Start your elimination phase when you are ready and prepared. This means that you want to choose a time frame (generally 4-6 weeks) with few social engagements and/or no travel. You have also planned out meals and snacks, and have done the grocery shopping. You never want to start anything without having a plan.

3️⃣ Establish a method. This could be in a journal, on your phone, or a validated symptom survey. You need something to help you see positive (or negative) changes.

4️⃣ Be patient. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Look for subtle changes that you may not expect. Maybe you’re sleeping better or have a bit more energy throughout the day. Or maybe that stomachache that you thought was normal isn’t there anymore.

5️⃣ Reintroduce when you see improvements but do not wait too long to do this. Again, stick to the 4-6 week timeline. If diet changes are working, they typically show up within 30 days.

6️⃣ Take your time reintroducing foods. If something doesn’t feel right, take it out of your diet but try it again at some point in the future! Remember, it’s not always food. You could have a reaction to more , poor sleep, change in environment, etc.

7️⃣ Whatever is not working at the moment, find alternatives that can replace that food. For instance, if yogurt isn’t working for you, find a dairy-free alternative that contains probiotics. This is where personalization comes in handy.

If this is overwhelming, it’s okay. ❤️‍🩹 That’s where I come in to help. can feel really difficult. And I love helping people through this journey. 💬 Comment REPAIR to book a free call to learn how I can help you manage this.

06/14/2026

Elimination diets are great for uncovering food sensitivities but people misuse them and turn them into long term diets.
That's NOT what they are and doing this can sometimes cause more harm than good.
Watch this for more insight as to why elimination diets should only last 2-6 weeks.

Elimination diets are an efficient and effective way to uncover food triggers and lower . 🔥 I do them A LOT with my cli...
06/10/2026

Elimination diets are an efficient and effective way to uncover food triggers and lower . 🔥 I do them A LOT with my clients.

👉 The biggest misconception is that eliminated foods are permanently removed. This could not be farther from the truth. Eliminations are temporary and should be added back in.

I guide people through these complicated diets and help with the most important parts: reintroductions and personalizations. The goal with every client is to have as much variety in your diet as possible. 🌈 🥗

If you feel like you’ve been doing wrong and need more variety in your diet, I can help. 💬 Drop a REPAIR in the comments to book a free discovery call with me. I’m here to make sure you do these diets correctly.

I know I talk a lot about here. I know a lot of you do them to help uncover sensitivities and intolerances. However, t...
06/08/2026

I know I talk a lot about here. I know a lot of you do them to help uncover sensitivities and intolerances. However, there is a proper way to do an and most people don’t do it correctly. Elimination diets ARE NOT meant to be long-term.

👉 Join me at 11 AM PST on Instagram LIVE to discuss elimination diets further.

Can’t make it? If you miss it live, you can always catch the replay on my feed afterwards to learn more ➡️ Annie Rubin Nutrition

This client came to me after years of trying many different restricted diets without finding relief. 😩 She had a lot of ...
06/05/2026

This client came to me after years of trying many different restricted diets without finding relief. 😩 She had a lot of and was so confused about what foods she should eat to lower . It took education and testing to finally break her free from the anxiety around eating.

After working with her, she not only felt comfortable with her food choices, but she was also less anxious overall when it came to her health. ❤️‍🩹 If you are struggling with food fears, around what to eat and what not to eat, and feel overwhelmed by the misinformation out there, comment REPAIR to schedule a free call with me. 💪 I can help you navigate the noise and feel more in control of your eating and health.

06/03/2026

Contrary to what you might think, hyper restrictive Diets aren't the best way to lower inflammation.🔥🔥

And while I do a lot of elimination diets with my clients, the key point is that these diets are temporary and for short term use only! They are not meant for long term diets.

Listen to the reasons why your restrictive diet may actually do the opposite of what you intend it to do.

Here’s why a super-restricted diet doesn’t work in the long run:1️⃣ Your gut microbiome is one of the biggest players in...
06/03/2026

Here’s why a super-restricted diet doesn’t work in the long run:

1️⃣ Your gut microbiome is one of the biggest players in regulating . 🔥 The one thing it thrives on is variety. Less variety in the diet means that you will miss key nutrients to keep your microbiome fed and balanced.

2️⃣ Eating only a few foods means that there are less and antioxidants available to choose from. Different plant foods have different phytochemicals that help fight inflammation. When you have less options to choose from, there’s a greater chance of becoming deficient.

3️⃣ The binge-restrict cycle is a real phenomenon. Restriction is really hard to maintain, and most people end up binging at some point. This is a terrible cycle to fall into, especially for managing inflammation.

4️⃣ Restrictions can lead to . Food fears lead to disordered eating patterns. This can disrupt your diet for years, and will likely need a combination of therapy and more support to overcome.

✅ Rather than restrict, try to focus on all of the beneficial foods that help lower inflammation. Yes, sometimes an elimination diet is needed. 👉 But remember, those are SHORT-TERM tools only. Be sure to check out my feed next week for tutorials on how to do an elimination diet properly.

There is so much fearmongering and diet restriction when it comes to advice for . I can’t tell you the number of client...
06/01/2026

There is so much fearmongering and diet restriction when it comes to advice for . I can’t tell you the number of clients who come to me feeling awful after following a long-term restrictive diet.

👉 Join me at noon PST on IG LIVE to discuss the Food Fear Trap and why it typically doesn’t work in the long run.

ICYMI: You can find the full replay on my feed ➡️ Annie Rubin Nutrition

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