{"id":25555,"date":"2021-08-04T18:20:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T18:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=25555"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"6-food-elimination-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Food Elimination Diet: How To Do It Correctly And Identify Your Triggers"},"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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#What_Is_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\" >What Is The 6 Food 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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#How_To_Do_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet_Plan\" >How To Do The 6 Food Elimination Diet Plan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#First_Phase_Eliminating_Foods\" >First Phase: Eliminating Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Second_Phase_Reintroduction_Of_Foods\" >Second Phase: Reintroduction Of Foods\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Third_Phase_Maintenance_Diet_%E2%80%93_Allowed_Foods\" >Third Phase: Maintenance Diet &#8211; Allowed Foods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#What_Can_You_Eat_On_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\" >What Can You Eat On The 6 Food 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Wheat\" >Wheat<\/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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Soy\" >Soy<\/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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Milk\" >Milk<\/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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Eggs\" >Eggs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Flaxseed_Flour_Substitute_For_1_Egg\" >Flaxseed Flour Substitute For 1 Egg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Agar_Agar_Substitute_For_1_Egg\" >Agar Agar Substitute For 1 Egg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Applesauce_Substitute_For_1_Egg\" >Applesauce Substitute For 1 Egg\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Fish\" >Fish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#PeanutsNuts\" >Peanuts\/Nuts<\/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\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#What_Are_The_Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\" >What Are The Pros And Cons Of The 6 Food 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Benefits_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\" >Benefits Of The 6 Food Elimination Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Relief_From_Symptoms\" >Relief From Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Reduced_Prescription_Medication_Use\" >Reduced Prescription Medication Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Learn_What_Specific_Foods_Trigger_Your_EOE_Symptoms\" >Learn What Specific Foods Trigger Your EOE Symptoms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Risks_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\" >Risks Of The 6 Food Elimination Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#Not_Eating_Enough_Protein_And_Fat_Can_Result_In_Weight_Loss\" >Not Eating Enough Protein And Fat Can Result In Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#You_Might_Lose_Muscle_Mass\" >You Might Lose Muscle Mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#You_May_Not_Adhere_To_Long-Term_Diet_Restrictions\" >You May Not Adhere To Long-Term Diet Restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-food-elimination-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE)\u00a0 is a disease that causes inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.<\/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=6_Food_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;\">The most common symptom of severe cases of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) is swallowing problems, such as when food gets stuck, chest pain, heartburn, and vomiting right after eating or at night. Food may get stuck in the esophagus because it inflames due to an allergic reaction to food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms include difficulty breathing or swallowing, dysphonia (distorted voice), muscle weakness, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.\u00a0 Severe cases of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) may result in weight loss.\u00a0 Before embarking on the six food elimination diet to treat this condition, make sure to have a discussion with a doctor or a qualified dietitian.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Is The 6 Food Elimination Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 6 Food elimination diet is a diet that eliminates the six most common foods that trigger eosinophils. These foods are <strong>wheat, soy, cow\u2019s milk, eggs, fish, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-peanuts-weight-loss\/\">peanuts<\/a>\/nuts<\/strong>. If you eliminate these foods from your diet, then you could rule out an allergy to this food as the cause of your symptoms. During the six weeks on this elimination diet, all other foods can be eaten except those mentioned above (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/medical-professionals\/digestive-diseases\/news\/use-of-dietary-strategies-in-treating-eoe\/mac-20431442#:~:text=The%20six%2Dfood%20elimination%20diet,weeks%20of%20the%20SFED%20diet.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33119 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4681-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4681.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4681-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4681.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4681.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><strong>How To Do The 6 Food Elimination Diet Plan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following this diet plan you will eliminate all foods in the 6 food elimination diet list from your menu for a month, without exception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Phase_Eliminating_Foods\"><\/span><strong>First Phase: Eliminating Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this initial phase, you have to restrict yourself from eating any foods that are on the elimination diet list. If you eat any of the 6 major food allergens, you have to start this phase over again (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time you&#8217;ll need to read food labels and dine out with caution to ensure you&#8217;re not accidentally eating any meals that contain the food allergens. You should also track how your symptoms are changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticking to the diet is easier if everything you eat comes from your own kitchen. To make it work out in restaurants, make sure that you know all the ingredients used in food preparation.\u00a0 Speak up and tell them about your food allergies if you&#8217;re concerned. Tell them that you could have EOE and are testing foods to see if they work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After four weeks if there is no change in your symptoms then you&#8217;ll have to follow up with your healthcare provider as it means you may have been misdiagnosed with EOE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-week-keto-diet\/\">2-Week Keto Diet: The Beginner\u2019s Guide To Successful Low-Carb Eating<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32563 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Phase_Reintroduction_Of_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Second Phase: Reintroduction Of Foods\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your symptoms have improved after the 4 weeks it means that you might have removed the culprit food allergen. Now, you&#8217;ll reintroduce each food one at a time while observing your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any changes after reintroducing a food should be noted down. Some signs to look out for include reflux, cramping, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonclinic.com\/6-Food-Elimination-Eosinophilic-Esophagitis-EOE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add one new food per week and eat at least 1 serving per day for 3 days. No reaction means it&#8217;s considered safe. Move on to the next food, leaving the safe one out of your diet until you&#8217;ve tested all foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonclinic.com\/6-Food-Elimination-Eosinophilic-Esophagitis-EOE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third_Phase_Maintenance_Diet_%E2%80%93_Allowed_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Third Phase: Maintenance Diet &#8211; Allowed Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have determined which triggers are behind your symptoms, you&#8217;ll have to avoid them as much as possible. Some of the triggers may have been your favorite foods, but you&#8217;ll need to find your limit to avoid any further symptoms or discomfort (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonclinic.com\/6-Food-Elimination-Eosinophilic-Esophagitis-EOE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Eat_On_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Can You Eat On The 6 Food Elimination Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The six foods to eliminate are usually cooked in restaurants or your everyday home and can be found in many if not the majority of food people eat on a regular basis. Figuring out what to eat on the 6 food elimination diet can be especially frustrating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to transform basic recipes into 6 food elimination diet recipes that will improve the quality of what you&#8217;re eating.<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4539.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4539.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4539-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4539.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat\"><\/span><strong>Wheat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat is in many foods. Many people are allergic to wheat for a variety of reasons but do not know it because their symptoms are so varied and often blamed on other causes or confounding factors like stress, smoking, excess alcohol, ibuprofen use, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary EOE is an allergy to the wheat protein named gluten. In this situation, the immune system can destroy part of the esophagus due to its reaction to this food allergen as it passes by the area in the digestion of swallowed material passing through the organ. This can occur in children or adults, it is just more frequent in infants and young children who are not yet eating solid food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4826834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allergy often results from one or both parents having a wheat sensitivity themselves which is then passed on to their child either by exposure or heredity. Along with this inherited tendency, allergies to other foods (cow\u2019s milk, soy) and environmental factors also play a role. In patients who have no family history of celiac disease the trigger often involves an infection caused by bacteria H-pylori trapped in mucous layers of the stomach (leading to bacterial overgrowth) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4826834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you eliminate wheat on the 6 food elimination diet,\u00a0 this cuts the immune reaction to this protein nearly in half and often improves symptoms significantly. You&#8217;ll avoid whole wheat bread, pasta, crackers, or cereals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4826834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can swap wheat with these grains: quinoa, buckwheat, gluten-free oats, brown rice, and millet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32216 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Soy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-tofu-vegan\/\">Soy<\/a> is the leading trigger for EOE. People with this allergy should avoid it entirely or they will have prolonged symptoms and progression of their disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6083871\/#R5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soybean plant creates a protein called Bowman-Birk that acts as an opioid to protect against pests in the bean pods. When you ingest soy, your immune system reacts to this toxin by creating antibodies (IgE) which activate mast cells causing the production of histamines, prostaglandins, and inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19053380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This inflammatory cascade causes esophageal tissue damage similar to wheat gluten reactions discussed above (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6083871\/#R5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 You definitely want to avoid it at all costs while following the elimination diet, however, soy is difficult to match in taste and you may struggle to find an appropriate substitute for your 6 food elimination diet menu. Try this &#8211; don&#8217;t consume soy milk, tofu, or soybeans\/edamame. Instead, eat chickpeas, coconut milk, clive juice, or plum vinegar<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Milk\"><\/span><strong>Milk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The protein casein in cow&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-does-milk-make-you-sleepy\/\">milk<\/a> is also a major cause of EOE. It contains the same amino acid sequence as gluten and casein protein from soybeans. When you&#8217;re on the elimination diet, you should avoid cheese and all foods that contain dairy. This includes yogurt and ice cream. Good substitutes that you can use to avoid cow\u2019s milk but maintain similar nutritional value are fortified rice milk, fortified hemp milk, and flax milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eggs\"><\/span><strong>Eggs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The protein in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/craving-eggs\/\">eggs<\/a> can trigger EOE. On an elimination diet you should avoid eggs in any form (this includes both egg whites and yolks) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Replacing eggs in recipes is a little challenging, but here are some ideal substitutes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flaxseed_Flour_Substitute_For_1_Egg\"><\/span><strong>Flaxseed Flour Substitute For 1 Egg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Tablespoon Flaxseed Flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Tablespoons Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir until egg-like<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agar_Agar_Substitute_For_1_Egg\"><\/span><strong>Agar Agar Substitute For 1 Egg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Tablespoon Agar Agar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Tablespoons Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chia Seed Substitute for 1 Egg\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Tablespoon Chia Seed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 Cup Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir and set for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applesauce_Substitute_For_1_Egg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Applesauce Substitute For 1 Egg<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 Cup Applesauce (unsweetened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripe Bananas Substitute for 1 Egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 Cup Mashed Bananas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mashed Potatoes Substitute for 1 Egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Tablespoons Mashed Potatoes (White or Sweet)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-diet\/\">3-Day Detox Diet: Does Your Body Really Need Cleansing?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32951 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fish\"><\/span><strong>Fish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gut reacts to certain proteins in the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-craving-fish-a-sign-of-pregnancy\/\">fish<\/a> causing allergies that cause inflammatory cells to build up the lining of the esophagus and throat leading to inflammation of tissues.\u00a0 Removing fish from the diet for a few weeks, a month, or more can reduce symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While on this diet, don&#8217;t eat fish of any kind including canned tuna. You&#8217;re unlikely to find an exact fish substitute for your die, but you can\u00a0eat chicken or beef as an alternative animal-based <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pescatarian-meal-plan\/\">protein source<\/a>. You can also increase your consumption of flaxseed and canola oil to get Omega-3 fatty acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PeanutsNuts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Peanuts\/Nuts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods have an allergic reaction on the esophagus that patients with EOE suffer from. The throat and esophagus swell up after eating <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-keto-diet\/\">peanuts<\/a>\/nuts causing severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6083871\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items to avoid: Peanut butter, peanut oil, almonds, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts\/filberts, and seeds including sunflower seeds. Avoid all chocolate products that contain nuts (chocolate candy bars). Also, avoid corn nuts or anything made from corn coated in a nutshell (corn chip) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s difficult to find substitutes for nuts especially when it comes to taste. If you are looking to replace the nutritional value, you can use seeds that include: chia, flax, and hemp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods with strong flavorings such as bacon and cheese are often used for flavor when preparing food at home. These flavors often come from natural sources like cow\u2019s milk or cream but some restaurants or commercial food vendors may use peanut or nut-based flavoring. You can ask your server if the restaurant uses natural flavorings and not peanut\/nut-based flavorings. Always ask questions if you are unsure of what\u2019s on the plate in front of you.<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Pros And Cons Of The 6 Food Elimination Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is mostly beneficial, and when prescribed by a doctor it\u2019s an effective method of treating symptoms. However, you might face a few challenges during and after its implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Benefits Of The 6 Food Elimination Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While on the 6 food elimination diet, there are some benefits that you can gain from the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relief_From_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Relief From Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating potential food allergens from your diet seems counter-intuitive but it could help when trying to find which foods are triggering esophageal inflammation. Because you&#8217;re eating so few items, your digestive system has less exposure to irritants and allergens than usual. This reduces your symptoms if they&#8217;re caused by food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances (because now you&#8217;ve removed those specific substances) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6083871\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Prescription_Medication_Use\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Prescription Medication Use<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients suffer from acid reflux (GERD), which requires medication use like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2-blockers. The 6 food elimination diet removes some of those triggers reducing your dependency on medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_What_Specific_Foods_Trigger_Your_EOE_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Learn What Specific Foods Trigger Your EOE Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By being on this diet for a period of time, you can see which foods are triggering your symptoms and how much they trigger them. This will help you determine the causes of your EOE and make changes to what you eat in the future when you&#8217;re off the elimination diet.<\/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=6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32020 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551-1024x576.png\" alt=\"6 food elimination diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4551.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Of_The_6_Food_Elimination_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Risks Of The 6 Food Elimination Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also some risks associated with this type of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-sparing-modified-fast\/\">diet<\/a> but overall they are relatively minor. If the elimination diet is done under the guidance of a doctor or dietitian, these risks are almost non-existent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Eating_Enough_Protein_And_Fat_Can_Result_In_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Not Eating Enough Protein And Fat Can Result In Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not eating a lot of foods from the fish, egg, nuts, or dairy groups, then it&#8217;s possible to become deficient in protein or fat. The body has an instinctual need for these essential nutrients so if they cannot be consumed through food at all, your body might try to obtain them from alternative means (i.e., breaking down muscle tissues).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_Lose_Muscle_Mass\"><\/span><strong>You Might Lose Muscle Mass<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss can occur if you aren&#8217;t consuming enough dietary protein and fat but muscle loss will not occur as long as adequate protein and fat levels are met by either consuming other foods or taking supplements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Not_Adhere_To_Long-Term_Diet_Restrictions\"><\/span><strong>You May Not Adhere To Long-Term Diet Restrictions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following all the food restrictions is difficult because soybeans, dairy products, eggs, corn (including popcorn), fish\/shellfish, peanuts\/nuts, and so on make up a large portion of most Americans&#8217; diets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking gluten out becomes challenging with all the hidden ingredients that contain gluten like soy sauce and condiments. You&#8217;ll have to sample all sorts of foods to figure out what works and doesn&#8217;t work for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people who are on this diet for a prolonged period of time might become more lax with what they eat after being off the diet for a few weeks\/months. Giving up foods that you love isn&#8217;t easy, and you might be tempted to have a taste. This could result in some form of recurrent esophageal inflammation because you&#8217;ve reintroduced trigger foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 6 food elimination <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-foods-highest-in-taurine\/\">diet<\/a> is an effective way of identifying foods that may be the cause of your EOE symptoms. This will give you a guideline for what to avoid long-term after the diet is over and keep your esophagus healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from EOE, speak with your doctor or dietitian first to see if this type of diet is right for you. Since there are risks involved, it&#8217;s important to make sure that you&#8217;re doing it correctly under medical supervision.<\/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=6_Food_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><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. 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<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonclinic.com\/6-Food-Elimination-Eosinophilic-Esophagitis-EOE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-Food Elimination for Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (EOE) (n.d., oregonclinic.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6083871\/#R5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic Components of Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19053380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowman-Birk inhibitor and genistein among soy compounds that synergistically inhibit nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566799\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mngi.com\/media\/197\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mingi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4826834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should wheat, barley, rye and\/or gluten be avoided in a six food elimination diet?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/medical-professionals\/digestive-diseases\/news\/use-of-dietary-strategies-in-treating-eoe\/mac-20431442\">Use of dietary strategies in treating eosinophilic esophagitis<\/a> (2017, n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE)\u00a0 is a disease that causes inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. 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