How I Built This with Guy Raz HIBT Lab! Against All Grain: Danielle Walker
Oct 6, 2022
Danielle Walker is a bestselling cookbook author and the founder of Against All Grain, dedicated to grain-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free recipes for those with autoimmune diseases. She shares her inspiring journey from struggling with severe abdominal pain to transforming her diet and creating a thriving brand. Danielle discusses the power of food in healing, her transition from blog to bestselling cookbook, and her commitment to building a supportive community. She also offers insights for aspiring creators navigating the culinary world.
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Food-Centric Upbringing
- Danielle Walker grew up in a food-centric Italian family, with large gatherings hosted by her grandmother.
- She learned to cook from both her grandmother, who made everything from scratch, and her mother, who used more convenience items.
Diagnosis Journey
- At 22, Danielle began experiencing severe abdominal pain, initially dismissed as stress.
- After seeing multiple specialists, a colonoscopy revealed inflammation in her colon.
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
- Danielle was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune condition.
- The diagnosis brought relief but also confusion due to limited information provided.
