Category: The Elimination Diet

Introduction The elimination diet is a dietary approach that involves removing certain foods from your diet for a period of time and then gradually reintroducing them to determine which foods may be causing symptoms or contributing to underlying health issues. The goal of the elimination diet is to identify potential trigger foods that may be […]

Why the Elimination Diet? Certain foods can trigger an immune response, leading to inflammation and damage to the gut lining. This can interfere with nutrient absorption, lead to digestive issues, and contribute to chronic health conditions and poor health. By identifying and eliminating trigger foods, an elimination diet can help reduce inflammation, promote gut healing, […]

If you’re considering an elimination diet, it’s important to understand the different types of food reactions that your body may have to certain foods. There are three types of reactions: food intolerance, food sensitivity, and food allergy. These reactions can cause a variety of symptoms and health problems, and identifying and addressing them can be […]

We discussed the basic definitions on the previous page, lets dive a little deeper into these mechanisms. Food Intolerance Food intolerance refers to difficulty digesting certain foods, which can cause symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. This is typically due to a lack of specific enzymes needed to properly digest certain foods. […]

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 According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), […]

This elimination diet will involve removing specific foods or food groups from the diet for 6 weeks, followed by a gradual reintroduction of these foods to identify potential triggers of symptoms or health conditions. This approach can be useful in identifying food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies, which can have a significant impact on health and […]

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, and then reintroducing them one by one to identify potential triggers. Dr. Kneessi […]

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 that individual sensitivities vary and that if you’ve tested positive for a specific […]

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 to reintroduce, such as dairy products, and make sure to select the purest […]

An elimination diet can potentially limit your intake of certain nutrients so it can be beneficial to supplement. The most common supplements taken during an elimination diet include the following. Dr. Kneessi typically recommends incorporating a collagen protein supplement and a quality multivitamin during the elimination diet to ensure adequate nutrient intake. Recommended Supplements View […]