I was curious of the results and how I would feel after trying an elimination diet.
What’s interesting to me is that not all food sensitivities are necessarily allergies.
You're eating healthy, yet if you can answer yes to the following questions, speak to your medical physician* about trying an elimination diet: Do you have heartburn, headaches, trouble sleeping, brain fog, moodiness, skin conditions, or overall, just a lack of energy?
I learned these common foods can create inflammation and irritation for many people causing various symptoms:
*dairy
*eggs
*soy
*gluten
*sugar
*caffeine
An elimination diet is a simple process of removing the listed foods, and slowly – one at a time – reintroducing them onto the plate. This may sound intimidating and taxing, but actually can be rather freeing! I’ve noticed it’s very common for a person’s main craving to be the item that is the cause to their symptoms.
Personally, I used to be able to sit and eat a half block of cheese yet through the elimination diet, I found that dairy was causing me skin issues, upset stomach, and heartburn.
After learning my trigger foods, I found that I felt better physically, than I ever had, and that if I continued to avoid my trigger foods, that the symptoms I was experiencing
did not return. Of course I’m only human, so moving forward, I am aware of what triggers what symptoms and can choose to avoid those foods or not (think birthday parties, holidays, or a favorite restaurant - you’ll have to decide for yourself if its worth triggering symptoms for a special occasion, or if you prefer to find an alternative).
The elimination diet can allow you to be aware of what works well for you and what you need to be cautious of so you can truly live the life you want, and feel great, physically. Who knows, if your goal is to lose weight, decrease headaches, or improve your skin, the elimination diet could help you reach those goals!
In the end, an elimination diet allows you to learn how certain foods affect you, personally. Wouldn’t you like to know how to feel your best?
How the
Elimination Diet
Helped Me
By Taunia May
July 2016 | ElementsForAHealthierLife.com | 45