Gut Issues? try an elimination diet
Do you have a rumbly, uncomfortable belly?
Does your skin itch or give you blemishes?
Do you experience gas, bloating, irregular stool frequency (more or less than once / twice daily)?
Do you have constipation or diarrhea occasionally?
TRY AN ELIMINATION DIET.
"Elimination" comes from the Latin word meaning "beyond the threshold".
Move beyond the threshold of your semi-wellness.
Walk through the door of discovery, find the foods and eating habits that cause distress, and let them go, once and for all!
Try this guide to get started. If you would like,
I can tailor your Elimination Diet to your needs and goals.
CLEAN OUT YOUR KITCHEN.
Remove processed, packaged items and those containing sugar in all forms. Let go of coffee and alcohol, too. Use this guide to alternative sweeteners to help you with cravings.
GO SHOPPING.
Buy foods according to the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen Guide from the Environmental Working Group. Make sure to get plenty of gluten-free bulk grains, hormone / antibiotic free chicken, fish and eggs, and lots of vegetables.
Start your elimination diet when you have a day or two off to be at home. Set aside time to cook and follow these meal plans for extra support.
I can help tailor shopping lists and meal plans to your needs. Reach out for help anytime.
KEEP A JOURNAL.
Write your intention for your Elimination Diet. What do you plan to get out of this two-week period of cleansing? What you will do when cravings hit?
ELIMINATE POTENTIAL ALLERGENS.
Start by eliminating gluten, dairy, coffee, and sugar. When you move beyond the threshold of these foods, you will see how many more delicious new ingredients there are to try!
SUBSTITUTE.
Instead of:
gluten, try buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, teff, millet, and oats;
sugar, try applesauce, dates, figs, and little bits of raw honey;
coffee, try green tea or a coffee substitute like Dandy Blend;
dairy, try almond or rice milk.
If you would like to do a more in-depth elimination diet, I can help you by customizing recipes, prep + meal plans to eliminate these common allergens as well: corn, peanuts, soy, eggs, chocolate, vinegar, yeast, low-quality fats + oils, fatty meat, beans.
RE-INTRODUCE
Hello allergen! Nice to meet you again! Does my body like you? Let's see.
After the elimination phase, start re-introducing the foods that you excluded for 2 weeks. You will notice immediately that, when you challenge your body with offensive foods, it will react!
Itchy eyes, digestive distress of any kind, shortness of breath, swelling, fatigue, and nausea are all signs of a food sensitivity.
Record it in your journal and try to avoid it from now on.
The elimination diet takes a little bit of planning and coordination, but it is simple to do and can make a huge difference in your health!