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...
Mechanisms of Food Reactions
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...
Definition of Food Intolerance vs. Sensitivity
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...
Reasons for Implementing an Elimination Diet
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...
What is 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...