Managing Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
Create a personalized food list Based on your findings during the reintroduction phase, develop a personalized list of foods to avoid or consume in moderation. This list should be easily accessible and serve as a reference when planning meals, grocery shopping, and...
Maintaining a Healthy Diet after the Elimination Diet
Introduction Congratulations on successfully completing the elimination and reintroduction phases of the elimination diet. By now, you have identified your food triggers and have gained valuable insights into your body’s unique needs. The maintenance phase is designed to help you adopt a...
Food and Symptom Journal
Keeping a detailed journal during the reintroduction phase of the elimination diet can be helpful in identifying trigger foods and tracking symptoms. Here is an example of a journal that you can use to track your symptoms during the reintroduction phase: Date:...
Self-Assessment Techniques
A symptom checklist associated with food sensitivities can be a helpful tool to track and identify potential problem foods. Listed below are some steps to create a symptom checklist. The next chapter has a sample symptom/food journal that you can use. Identify...
Overcoming Challenges
Completing an elimination diet can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help individuals overcome these challenges. Cravings It is common to experience cravings for foods that are not allowed on the elimination diet. Here are some tips on overcoming cravings...
Planning and Preparation
Preparing for an elimination diet can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning and preparation, you can set yourself up for success and make the process more manageable. A step-by-step plan for preparing yourself for an elimination...
Phased Reintroduction
Reintroduction The reintroduction phase of the elimination diet involves gradually reintroducing one food at a time to identify potential trigger foods. Here are the specific instructions for the reintroduction of foods. Choose one food Begin by choosing one food that you want...
Foods to Include
Foods to eat during an elimination diet include vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry, nuts & seeds, and certain beverages like water, herbal tea, and coconut milk. These foods are all nutrient-dense and can support overall health and wellness. It’s important to note...
Foods to Avoid
The Elimination Diet is to be used as a tool for identifying food sensitivities that may contribute to various symptoms and health conditions. This is a very comprehensive program that involves removing several types of foods from the diet for 6 weeks,...
Prevalence and Symptoms
Food intolerance, food sensitivities, and food allergies are all types of adverse reactions to food, but they have different prevalence and symptoms associated with them. Here is an overview of the prevalence and symptoms associated with each of these conditions. Food Intolerance...