{"id":18090,"date":"2021-03-03T23:03:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T23:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=18090"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"elimination-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Elimination Diet: The Answer To All Your Tummy Troubles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet\" >Elimination Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Understanding_Food_Allergy_Vs_Intolerance\" >Understanding Food Allergy Vs. Intolerance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Should_You_Try_An_Elimination_Diet\" >Should You Try An Elimination Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Tips_For_Surviving_An_Elimination_Diet\" >Tips For Surviving An Elimination Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#It_Takes_Time_To_Prepare\" >It Takes Time To Prepare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Hit_The_Farmers_Market\" >Hit The Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_Keep_Your_Blood_Sugar_Stable\" >Elimination Diet:\u00a0Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Be_Realistic_With_Your_Social_Schedule\" >Be Realistic With Your Social Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_Get_Creative_With_Your_Recipes\" >Elimination Diet:\u00a0Get Creative With Your Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Remember_To_Rotate\" >Remember To Rotate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_Stay_Hydrated\" >Elimination Diet:\u00a0Stay Hydrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Pace_Yourself\" >Pace Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Consult_A_Professional\" >Consult A Professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#How_To_Do_An_Elimination_Diet\" >How To Do An Elimination Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Naturally_You_Will_Stop_The_Elimination_Diet_At_That_Point\" >Naturally, You Will Stop The Elimination Diet At That Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_Plan_Sample\" >Elimination Diet Plan Sample<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#1st_Phase\" >1st Phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#2nd_Phase\" >2nd Phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_3rd_Phase\" >Elimination Diet:\u00a03rd Phase\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#4th_Phase\" >4th Phase<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Elimination_Diet_Meal_Plan\" >Elimination Diet Meal Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#1st_Phase_Day_1_to_21\" >1st Phase (Day 1 to 21)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#2nd_Phase_Day_36_to_58\" >2nd Phase (Day 36 to 58)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#3rd_Phase_Day_68_to_90\" >3rd Phase (Day 68 to 90)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#4th_Phase_Day_97_to_103\" >4th Phase (Day 97 to 103)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Benefits_Of_An_Elimination_Diet\" >Benefits Of An Elimination Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#It_May_Reduce_Symptoms_Of_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome\" >It May Reduce Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#May_Help_With_Eosinophilic_Esophagitis\" >May Help With Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Reduction_Of_ADHD_Symptoms\" >Reduction Of ADHD Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Improvement_Of_Skin_Conditions_Like_Eczema\" >Improvement Of Skin Conditions Like Eczema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Reduction_Of_Chronic_Migraines\" >Reduction Of Chronic Migraines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Are_There_Any_Risks_Associated_With_Elimination_Diets\" >Are There Any Risks Associated With Elimination Diets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elimination-diet\/#_SOURCES\" >\u00a0SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you delve into it first, you have to ask yourself, what is the elimination diet? Simply put, a food elimination diet is a strategy for testing a person\u2019s food sensitivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types and variations of elimination diets. The basic ones are based on eliminating gluten and dairy for a few weeks, but others are stricter. Generally, elimination diets aim to avoid common foods known to cause sensitivities and then reintroduce them into the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-muscle-diet\/\">diet<\/a> one after the other. The aim is to identify whether certain trigger foods cause inflammation, headaches, skin issues, and other side effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Food_Allergy_Vs_Intolerance\"><\/span><b>Understanding Food Allergy Vs. Intolerance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although sometimes used interchangeably, food intolerance is not the same thing as an allergy. The two phenomena may present similar symptoms, thus making them easy to mix up. Having an allergy means that your body&#8217;s immune system reacts to the food, which can be acutely life-threatening. On the other hand, food intolerance arises from a sensitivity or trouble with digesting a particular food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that severe food allergies are not something you can self-diagnose or even ignore. In cases where you suspect having an allergy, you should see a certified allergist immediately so that the issue is diagnosed and the best course of action is taken (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/expert-answers\/food-allergy\/faq-20058538\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/creating-a-diet-plan\/\">Creating A Diet Plan: A Detailed Playbook On Finding Your Own Dieting Rhythm<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Try_An_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><b>Should You Try An Elimination Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As indicated earlier, before you commit yourself to an elimination diet, you should first explore whether you are suffering from an allergy or food intolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing headaches, constipation, fatigue, heartburn, bloating, or trouble swallowing, you may have a food intolerance. It is typical for such symptoms to worsen 1 to 3 hours after taking a meal. In most cases, the timing makes it difficult to know whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/three-week-diet-plans\/\">diet<\/a> or something else is causing the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those suspecting they may be having an allergy may undergo blood and skin tests. However, such a diagnosis may not always provide the answer to your question. In such a case, a doctor will have to recommend a food challenge to confirm food sensitivity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20355101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-30-day-meal-plan\/\">food challenge<\/a> is whereby a doctor administers small portions of the possible food trigger and then observes you for the symptoms. This is believed to be the best practice when diagnosing allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To establish food intolerance, you can use an elimination <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-5-pounds-in-3-days-detox\/\">diet<\/a>. This is achieved by taking out a group of foods from your diet for a specified duration and then reintroduce them one by one to determine the ones that are causing you to react. For best results, you ought to do this under the guidance of an allergist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32207 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4411-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4411.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4411-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4411.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4411.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Surviving_An_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><b>Tips For Surviving An Elimination Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting an elimination diet is not as easy as it sounds. While implementing it, you will have to stop consuming alcohol, sugar and caffeine, and common allergens, including dairy, gluten, eggs, corn, and soy, and then reintroduce them slowly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/health\/how-low-fodmap-diet-changed-my-life-ncna800336\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the premise is simple many people struggle to completely abstain from foods that have been part of their diet for a very long time. The tips to help you survive an elimination diet plan include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Takes_Time_To_Prepare\"><\/span><b>It Takes Time To Prepare<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to try an <\/span>elimination diet: how long <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should you take to prepare? Don&#8217;t get into an elimination diet before knowing what it is all about. Devote a few days to experiment with some foods, products, and snacks to see what works for you before you begin the diet. Planning is therefore aimed at identifying and understanding your options. This way, you will determine the foods and recipes you can still enjoy as you continue the elimination process (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28877359\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_The_Farmers_Market\"><\/span><b>Hit The Farmer\u2019s Market<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the farmer&#8217;s market so that you stock your fridge with fresh whole foods as you get rid of the processed and packaged alternatives. This way, you will be sure that the foods you consume are gluten-free, even without labels.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_Keep_Your_Blood_Sugar_Stable\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet:\u00a0<\/b><b>Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may find it challenging to remain on track if you don&#8217;t keep your blood sugar stable. To achieve this, you will maintain a balance of healthy fats, proteins, and carbohydrates at every meal, thus avoiding extreme blood sugar fluctuations. Fortunately, there is a variety of delicious foods to choose from when going for an elimination diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323529\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Realistic_With_Your_Social_Schedule\"><\/span><b>Be Realistic With Your Social Schedule<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elimination diet must be in sync with your social schedule; otherwise, you may find yourself at crossroads way into the diet. Make plans for significant events scheduled around the time of your diet in advance. There may be occasions for things such as birthday cakes that will tempt you. The remedy for this is planning your diet around major milestones or carrying your treats to social events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32594 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_Get_Creative_With_Your_Recipes\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet:\u00a0<\/b><b>Get Creative With Your Recipes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An elimination diet may sound as if you will only be eating salad after salad making it sound uninteresting. However, there is always room to be inventive and come up with delicious recipes. For instance, many egg-free or gluten-free breads are not as tasty as wheat-based ones. However, you can still bake your bread with whole-grain and a range of different ingredients to make it more appealing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/default.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_To_Rotate\"><\/span><b>Remember To Rotate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may find a particular type of food you like that fits your restrictions and be tempted to eat it over and over again. It does not matter if it is only the elimination diet breakfast. If you want to achieve optimal health, then there is no option other than rotating. Develop a three-to-four-rotation plan which will have a minimum of three different breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_Stay_Hydrated\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet:\u00a0<\/b><b>Stay Hydrated<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes people tend to eat unnecessarily because they mistake thirst for hunger. To avoid this, develop a habit of drinking plenty of water during the diet and beyond it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pace_Yourself\"><\/span><b>Pace Yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the phase where you start to reintroduce foods, you may be tempted to splurge on things like ice cream and pizza. The only way you will know the particular ingredient causing your symptoms is by re-introducing each food individually. Set reminders to reintroduce specific foods, so they do not coincide, and ensure that they are spaced out by several days.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consult_A_Professional\"><\/span><b>Consult A Professional<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be no compromise when it comes to professional guidance. Remember that elimination diets are not only complicated, but they can also be very challenging. Due to the many roadblocks in implementing the diet, many people fail to achieve the results they are looking for. The professional will be there to walk you through the challenges to complete the elimination diet as intended (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6166243\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33443 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_An_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><b>How To Do An Elimination Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting an elimination diet, develop a food and symptom diary, which will help identify the connection between eating habits and symptoms. From there, it will be easier to know which foods you should try to eliminate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of an elimination diet is made possible by having a plan in place. There are many variations of an elimination diet plan, with some being full while others are partial. In a complete elimination diet plan, one has to take out more than eight foods from the diet simultaneously. It may be cumbersome or even challenging to adjust to eliminating so many foods instantly. This can also deprive the body of useful nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most preferred plans are those that only eliminate three or four foods at a time for three weeks. The 21 days are enough for you to notice any changes in your symptoms. After 21 days, you will be feeling better only if you have found the right trigger. It is at this stage that you start to reintroduce the eliminated foods one after the other. There ought to be a window of at least three days after introducing a food to assess the body&#8217;s reaction to the food before trying another one (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you show no symptoms after adding all the foods, you proceed to the next step of the plan to eliminate another group of foods. Continue repeating the process until you find a food that causes the symptoms. That will be the trigger you have been looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naturally_You_Will_Stop_The_Elimination_Diet_At_That_Point\"><\/span><strong>Naturally, You Will Stop The Elimination Diet At That Point<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there may be a chance that there is more than one food at fault. It is advisable to continue with the plan, but this time, start by eliminating the most common offenders and then move to the less common ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should consult with your doctor during each phase of the plan and practice extreme caution with packaged foods by going through the labels to find out if they contain ingredients you are trying to avoid. If you are eating out, inquire from restaurant staff about your dish&#8217;s contents before you eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are worried about the risk of going hungry when avoiding some foods, that should not be a concern. In case you are feeling hungry, you can always eat things like fruits, vegetables, or even healthy fats like coconut and avocado (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/10-superfoods-to-boost-a-healthy-diet-2018082914463\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/8-week-diet-plans\/\"><em>8-Week Diet Plans: Mix-And-Match Meal Ideas That\u2019ll Help Your Lean Out In a Few Short Weeks<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32171 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4599-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4599.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4599-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4599.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4599.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_Plan_Sample\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet Plan Sample<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first part of every phase, eliminate all the listed foods from the diet and then add them back one after the other. There should be a window of three days before you add the next food to examine if there are any symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1st_Phase\"><\/span><b>1<\/b><b>st<\/b><b> Phase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 1 to 21:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs, Soy, Gluten, Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-22 to 24:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 25 to 27: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs, Soy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-30 to 32: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs, Soy, Gluten<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 33 to 35: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back<\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs, Soy, Gluten, Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2nd_Phase\"><\/span><b>2<\/b><b>nd<\/b><b> Phase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 36 to 58: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn, Shellfish, Peanuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-59 to 61: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 62 to 64: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn, Shellfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-65 to 67: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn, Shellfish, Peanuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_3rd_Phase\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet:\u00a0<\/b><b>3<\/b><b>rd<\/b><b> Phase\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 68 to 90: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate <\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish, Tree Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-91 to 93:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 94 to 96: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back<\/span> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish, Tree Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4th_Phase\"><\/span><b>4<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> Phase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-97 to 103: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate <\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Dyes, Artificial Sugars, Preservatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 104 to 106: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Dyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D-107 to 109: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Dyes, Artificial Sugars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Day 110 to 112: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add back<\/span> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Dyes, Artificial Sugars, Preservatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elimination_Diet_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>Elimination Diet Meal Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meal plan is simply to guide you on what to eat on an elimination diet.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may pick foods that belong to the same group as the ones included here (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1st_Phase_Day_1_to_21\"><\/span><b>1st Phase (Day 1 to 21)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal with almond milk, sliced almonds, berries, non-dairy milk tea (such as coconut or almond).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large salad includes avocado, tomato, jalapenos, onions, spinach, peppers, hemp seeds, olive oil, nutritional yeast, spirulina.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Snack: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup of raw nuts and seeds with an almond milk cappuccino.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpea stew with leftover salad from lunch and a cup of cooked brown rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dessert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A few pieces of non-dairy extra <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dark-chocolate-weight-loss\/\">dark chocolate<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2nd_Phase_Day_36_to_58\"><\/span><b>2nd Phase (Day 36 to 58)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A green smoothie comprising blended coconut\/rice milk, almond, spinach, berries, and chia seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black bean and spinach burger; prepare by mixing cooked black beans, oatmeal, spinach, cumin, salt, onions, black pepper, and garlic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Snack: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A handful of raw cashews and one cup of coconut water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables and roasted sweet potato in marinara sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dessert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 almond butter oat balls; mix rolled oats, dark chocolate chips, and almond butter and make 2-inch balls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3rd_Phase_Day_68_to_90\"><\/span><b>3rd Phase (Day 68 to 90)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sprouted tofu scramble, green tea, and berries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple, kale, and a salad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Snack: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A handful of seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grilled mushrooms (Portobello) marinated in balsamic vinegar, onion, and garlic. Serve with quinoa pilaf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dessert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A gelato made of half a cup of frozen cherries and full-fat coconut milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4th_Phase_Day_97_to_103\"><\/span><b>4th Phase (Day 97 to 103)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chia seed pudding; mix coconut milk, chia seeds, sliced almonds, and strawberries. Refrigerate overnight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baked mushrooms (Portobello) mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-eating-hot-peppers\/\">pepper<\/a>, and cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quinoa with kale, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, and cubed sweet potato.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dessert:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mix berries with unsweetened coconut flakes, basil, and lime juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32164 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4591.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_An_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of An Elimination Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from helping you identify the foods that cause you uncomfortable symptoms, an elimination <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">diet<\/a> has several other benefits, including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10480761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_May_Reduce_Symptoms_Of_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome\"><\/span><b>It May Reduce Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder that affects close to 10-15% of people worldwide. The elimination diet has been shown to improve IBS symptoms like bloating, stomach cramps, and gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Help_With_Eosinophilic_Esophagitis\"><\/span><b>May Help With Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a chronic condition in which allergies trigger inflammation of the esophagus- the tube through which food moves from the mouth to the stomach. This makes it challenging to swallow dense and dry foods, thereby causing the risk of choking. The elimination diet comes in handy by improving the symptoms of this condition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eosinophilic-esophagitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372197\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduction_Of_ADHD_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Reduction Of ADHD Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that affects both children and adults. Elimination diets have the potential to reduce the symptoms of this disorder. It reduces symptoms, especially among people who are sensitive to foods. Children should not be put on an elimination diet without the supervision of a medical practitioner.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improvement_Of_Skin_Conditions_Like_Eczema\"><\/span><b>Improvement Of Skin Conditions Like Eczema<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin conditions like Eczema make the skin appear red, inflamed, cracked, and itchy. Many different things cause such situations, but a certain food consumption can worsen the symptoms associated with them. It is for that reason that elimination diets can reduce the symptoms of conditions like Eczema (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/14417\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduction_Of_Chronic_Migraines\"><\/span><b>Reduction Of Chronic Migraines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions and millions of people from all over the world suffer from chronic migraines. While the exact cause of migraines is unclear, inflammation is believed to be one of the triggers. In this case, an elimination diet will remove those foods that cause inflammation, thus reducing migraines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4586-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4586.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4586-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4586.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4586.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Risks_Associated_With_Elimination_Diets\"><\/span><b>Are There Any Risks Associated With Elimination Diets?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you may find yourself asking questions such as, why am I so tired on an elimination diet?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you ought to be prepared for a few risks when you go down this route. Some of these risks are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advisable to adopt an elimination diet only for a short period that is eight weeks or less. Following the diet for a longer period than that could result in nutrient deficiencies due to the obvious reason that you have eliminated certain food groups (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10480761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children should only be put on an elimination diet under the supervision of a doctor. Eliminating food groups even for a short duration of time could end up stunting a child\u2019s growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children are also at a higher risk of having severe reactions such as anaphylaxis during the plan&#8217;s reintroduction phase.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing that comes to most people&#8217;s minds when a diet is mentioned is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/20000-steps-a-day-weight-loss-2\/\">weight loss<\/a>. This is not the case with an elimination diet. It is a meal plan that removes certain foods to establish what you are sensitive or allergic to. Before you adopt such a diet, please consult your doctor to ensure it is the best course of action to take. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6166243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing Adherence and Barriers to Long-Term Elimination Diet Therapy in Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10480761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits and risks of elimination diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1999, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elimination Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eosinophilic-esophagitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eosinophilic esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20355101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food allergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/food-allergy\/expert-answers\/food-allergy\/faq-20058538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What&#8217;s the difference?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Recipes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28877359\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food elimination diets are effective for long-term treatment of adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/health\/how-low-fodmap-diet-changed-my-life-ncna800336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the Low FODMAP Diet Changed My Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nbcnews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/10-superfoods-to-boost-a-healthy-diet-2018082914463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 superfoods to boost a healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/14417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about eczema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which foods help stabilize insulin and blood sugar?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elimination Diet Before you delve into it first, you have to ask yourself, what is the elimination diet? 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The aim is to identify whether certain trigger foods cause inflammation, headaches, skin issues, and other side effects (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\\\" alt=\\\"elimination diet\\\" width=\\\"770\\\" height=\\\"433\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Understanding Food Allergy Vs. Intolerance<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Although sometimes used interchangeably, food intolerance is not the same thing as an allergy. 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Simply put, a food elimination diet is a strategy for testing a person\u2019s food sensitivities.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types and variations of elimination diets. The basic ones are based on eliminating gluten and dairy for a few weeks, but others are stricter. Generally, elimination diets aim to avoid common foods known to cause sensitivities and then reintroduce them into the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-muscle-diet\/\">diet<\/a> one after the other. The aim is to identify whether certain trigger foods cause inflammation, headaches, skin issues, and other side effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/allergies-elimination-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Elimination_Diet\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\" alt=\"elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Understanding Food Allergy Vs. Intolerance<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although sometimes used interchangeably, food intolerance is not the same thing as an allergy. The two phenomena may present similar symptoms, thus making them easy to mix up. Having an allergy means that your body's immune system reacts to the food, which can be acutely life-threatening. On the other hand, food intolerance arises from a sensitivity or trouble with digesting a particular food.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that severe food allergies are not something you can self-diagnose or even ignore. 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