Elimination Diet
rymattsmom
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I have been asked by my dr to try the elimination diet. Hoping to start it in September. Looking for tips on what to eat/what not to eat, recipes, breakfast ideas, things to buy. Thanks in advance!!!
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my tip would be to not eat the things you are supposed to be eliminating...27
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Am I missing something? Your doctor should tell you what to eat and not to eat; you have to make meals with what you're allowed to eat at each stage; you have to buy ingredients for what you're going to make.13
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kommodevaran wrote: »Am I missing something? Your doctor should tell you what to eat and not to eat; you have to make meals with what you're allowed to eat at each stage; you have to buy ingredients for what you're going to make.
I'm glad its not just me....11 -
What is your doctor hoping to determine by having you do this?2
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I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.8 -
I guess I'm confused to. Is "elimination diet" the whole term? Elimination of what, anything specific? I've heard a lot of people use the whole30 diet, is that what you're talking about? From what i've heard they have lots of recipes and ideas.1
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Elimination of what? Common allergens, certain proteins, sugars, what exactly?3
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I guess I'm confused to. Is "elimination diet" the whole term? Elimination of what, anything specific? I've heard a lot of people use the whole30 diet, is that what you're talking about? From what i've heard they have lots of recipes and ideas.
Elimination diets are used as a month in figuring out what specific food your body might be adversely reacting to. It's useful for things like food intolerances and sensitivities. Basically you stop eating the foods that you expect that you're sensitive to and then slowly add them back in to see what you are reacting to. Why the OP is asking us for suggestions I don't know given that we don't' know their history. This is really a question for their doctor.4 -
I guess I'm confused to. Is "elimination diet" the whole term? Elimination of what, anything specific? I've heard a lot of people use the whole30 diet, is that what you're talking about? From what i've heard they have lots of recipes and ideas.
Elimination diets are used as a month in figuring out what specific food your body might be adversely reacting to. It's useful for things like food intolerances and sensitivities. Basically you stop eating the foods that you expect that you're sensitive to and then slowly add them back in to see what you are reacting to. Why the OP is asking us for suggestions I don't know given that we don't' know their history. This is really a question for their doctor.
Well that's why I'm confused. The OP said her doctor wants her to do an elimination diet and asks us for suggestions on what to eat, yet didn't specify what the they are eliminating. But I didn't know if "elimination diet" was a term for a specific diet, like whole 30.2 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.7 -
kommodevaran wrote: »Am I missing something? Your doctor should tell you what to eat and not to eat; you have to make meals with what you're allowed to eat at each stage; you have to buy ingredients for what you're going to make.
Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that. My GP asked me to go gluten-free as a trial, and was *very* clear about what she was wanting me to cut out.4 -
Like someone else mentioned, Whole30 is a good starting off point (basically you eat a simple diet to start, then after 30 days you try incorporating the things you normally eat to see how you react to them). I imagine your doctor is telling you to do this to find out if you have any food sensitivities/allergies. They should have provided you *some* information on what they are looking to accomplish, if they didn't I would call and question them and see if they have any meal plans/guides so that you get results they can look into.7
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WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.18 -
buffinlovin wrote: »Like someone else mentioned, Whole30 is a good starting off point (basically you eat a simple diet to start, then after 30 days you try incorporating the things you normally eat to see how you react to them). I imagine your doctor is telling you to do this to find out if you have any food sensitivities/allergies. They should have provided you *some* information on what they are looking to accomplish, if they didn't I would call and question them and see if they have any meal plans/guides so that you get results they can look into.
No Whole 30 is not a "good starting point". The specific directions of the physician is a good starting point.18 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?10 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Are you saying that going on a whole 30 type diet without the supervision of a doctor is dangerous to your health?2 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?
Again. I did not make any recommendations. Simply stated that Whole 30 is a good "elimination diet" type of program, but also stated that it depends on what she is supposed to be eliminating. And sharing my personal experience is not making a recommendation either. It's called information sharing.13 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Are you saying that going on a whole 30 type diet without the supervision of a doctor is dangerous to your health?
No, but doing Whole30 instead of whatever their doctor has in mind could potentially be dangerous. We have no idea what OP's doctor thinks might be the issue here.13 -
No Whole 30 is not a "good starting point". The specific directions of the physician is a good starting point.
My apologies, I should have clarified...it's a good place to start if you don't have specific instructions from your doctor. But I agree that they should check in with the doctor first before starting anything.4 -
janejellyroll wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Are you saying that going on a whole 30 type diet without the supervision of a doctor is dangerous to your health?
No, but doing Whole30 instead of whatever their doctor has in mind could potentially be dangerous. We have no idea what OP's doctor thinks might be the issue here.
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WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?
Again. I did not make any recommendations. Simply stated that Whole 30 is a good "elimination diet" type of program, but also stated that it depends on what she is supposed to be eliminating. And sharing my personal experience is not making a recommendation either. It's called information sharing.
And based on your background, I see that as irresponsible. I would think you would know better and point the person back to the treating physician based on their original post.11 -
buffinlovin wrote: »No Whole 30 is not a "good starting point". The specific directions of the physician is a good starting point.
My apologies, I should have clarified...it's a good place to start if you don't have specific instructions from your doctor. But I agree that they should check in with the doctor first before starting anything.
Thanks for the clarification.0 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?
Again. I did not make any recommendations. Simply stated that Whole 30 is a good "elimination diet" type of program, but also stated that it depends on what she is supposed to be eliminating. And sharing my personal experience is not making a recommendation either. It's called information sharing.
And based on your background, I see that as irresponsible. I would think you would know better and point the person back to the treating physician based on their original post.
Well thank goodness you are here to keep me in line.13 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?
Again. I did not make any recommendations. Simply stated that Whole 30 is a good "elimination diet" type of program, but also stated that it depends on what she is supposed to be eliminating. And sharing my personal experience is not making a recommendation either. It's called information sharing.
And based on your background, I see that as irresponsible. I would think you would know better and point the person back to the treating physician based on their original post.
Well thank goodness you are here to keep me in line.
Indeed. Glad you recognize that!
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It would have been irresponsible of WholeFoods.. if she stated "I am a Certified Nutritional Therapist and this is my suggestion..". She did not, so her response to the thread should be taken as any...with grain of salt.
What would actually be irresponsible would be the OP asking a question with not enough information and then relying on the internet, rather than her doctor, for her diet plan.11 -
rymattsmom wrote: »I have been asked by my dr to try the elimination diet. Hoping to start it in September. Looking for tips on what to eat/what not to eat, recipes, breakfast ideas, things to buy. Thanks in advance!!!
If your doctor did not tell you what to eliminate then you need to go ask them for a specific plan that fits what they are trying to accomplish with you.
If they already told you to eliminate a specific food or foods then you might want to post that information when looking for ideas.
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WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »I'm not sure what you are supposed to be eliminating, but Whole 30 is a great program with tons of recipes available. But again, it depends on what foods you are supposed to be elimination.
I'm currently following a Carnivore Diet as an extreme elimination diet to get to the bottom of my food intolerances and digestive issues. I started with only animal products but quickly realized that goat dairy and eggs were giving me issues. Since my diet is so extremely limited right now, it was easy to pinpoint what foods were causing me issues. Starting in September, I'm going to reintroduce foods one at a time and wait 4 days between each new food to see if I have issues with anything else. Luckily I don't have any true allergies, but have discovered intolerances to wheat/gluten, soy, dairy (goat and cow), and eggs.
Elimination diets are used to identify allergens or intolerances. This should be directed by a physician with possible input by a RD. Are you either of those things?
Those who have pointed the OP back to their doctor are correct. A forum is not the place to get directions for this protocol.
Actually, I'm a Certified Nutritional Therapist AND I am treating with my GI doctor and he is 100% in agreement with this. I actually have an updated Endoscopy scheduled for early September to see if this elimination diet allows me to see some improvement in my GI health. I was not telling the OP to do what I am doing, was simply giving an example of what I am doing.
But hey, thanks for your concern.
If you indeed have that background, I would think you would know better than to make recommendations instead of pointing the person back to the doctor who prescribed the protocol. Seems irresponsible. Do you take medical advice from strangers on the internet?
Again. I did not make any recommendations. Simply stated that Whole 30 is a good "elimination diet" type of program, but also stated that it depends on what she is supposed to be eliminating. And sharing my personal experience is not making a recommendation either. It's called information sharing.
And based on your background, I see that as irresponsible. I would think you would know better and point the person back to the treating physician based on their original post.
Well thank goodness you are here to keep me in line.
Indeed. Glad you recognize that!
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i eliminated the excess amount of calories i was eating.
i eat the same foods, but not as much.
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »i eliminated the excess amount of calories i was eating.
i eat the same foods, but not as much.
That's not so much the point of an elimination diet though. I mean I like tofu, but even if I eliminate the excess calories and eat in a deficit, that isn't going to do anything for the rather upset stomach and diarrhea I get when I eat more than a few tbsp of soy laden foods. Eliminating soy from my diet would do wonders for those symptoms though.6 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »i eliminated the excess amount of calories i was eating.
i eat the same foods, but not as much.
Sounds like the opposite of the "seafood" diet...."I see food, and I eat it".
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