The elimination diet is one gaining in popularity as more and more people jump on the bandwagon and lose weight because of it. Is it one you should be doing? Do you have interest in this diet but are not quite sure if it is for you?
Let us look at this concept further to determine if this is a diet you should be investing your time in…
What Is The Elimination Diet? The elimination diet is as the name sounds – eliminating certain foods that may be causing you…
- allergies affecting your energy level, your mood or even brain fog, and
- other digestive problems like gas, bloating, or intermittent constipation.
Various foods will be removed from your eating plan for a short time. You will first be put on a stringent diet, and then after holding that steady for about four weeks, you will begin reintroducing these foods slowly, one at a time to see how your body reacts – how the foods are tolerated by your body.
The idea behind the elimination diet is if any foods are causing you issues, you can efficiently figure out which foods they are and then avoid them in the future.
On the list of foods to cut out are…
- fast food,
- chicken,
- eggs,
- dairy,
- gluten,
- soy,
- corn,
- peanuts,
- citrus fruits,
- hydrogenated vegetable oils,
- added sugars,
- alcohol, and
- caffeine.
While this may seem like a long list, remember it is only for a short period.
Who The Diet Is Best Suited For. So who is this diet best suited for? It is not for those who just want to lose weight. While weight loss may be a byproduct of this diet plan, the primary purpose is to identify food sensitivities and get your gastrointestinal tract feeling better.
Many people who struggle with weight loss do so because they have low energy levels or are not processing the foods they eat as well as they should, so once these issues are resolved, the weight begins to come off.
Furthermore, because this diet has you eliminating many of the foods typically causing weight gain. Foods such as…
- processed foods,
- fast foods,
- sugar, and so forth.
This on its own also typically yields weight loss results.
So, if you are not feeling your best, the elimination diet may be one to consider going on. It is not a diet however for those who primarily just want to lose weight.