elimination diet
Allergy-finding food plan
An elimination diet is a diagnostic eating plan that removes suspected trigger foods—common allergens like dairy, gluten, eggs, or nuts—then reintroduces them one at a time to identify which cause symptoms.
Used to pinpoint food sensitivities, intolerances, or allergies: After six weeks on an elimination diet, she discovered dairy was causing her migraines.
Being barred from participation
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- food diaryLog of what you eat
- baselineStandard for comparison
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
tracking · journaling · rotation · phased · methodical · trial period · structured · documentation
Licensed food and nutrition expert
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- allergistSensitivity treatment physician
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
- functional medicineHealthcare targeting root causes
naturopath · consultation · medical supervision · testing · skin prick test · diagnosis · referral · specialist
Foods causing adverse reactions
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- glutenCereal grain protein
- lactoseDisaccharide in dairy
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
dairy · eggs · nightshades · histamine · additives · preservatives · nuts · shellfish
Intestinal microbiome condition
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- whole foodsUnrefined, unprocessed edibles
- clean eatingUnprocessed, natural diet
- restorationReturning something to condition
recovery · wellness · nutrient-dense · digestive enzymes · probiotics · bone broth · collagen · microbiome
Difficulty digesting specific substances
- food sensitivityAdverse reaction to ingredients
- food allergyAdverse immune response to ingestion
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- celiacPertaining to the abdomen
IBS · leaky gut · Crohn's · colitis · rheumatoid arthritis · psoriasis · fibromyalgia · chronic fatigue
Swollen, expanded state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- migrainesIntense recurring head pain
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
brain fog · eczema · hives · cramping · flare-ups · skin rash · congestion · irritable bowel
exclusion
Being barred from participation
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- food diaryLog of what you eat
- baselineStandard for comparison
systematic · tracking · journaling · rotation · phased · methodical · trial period · structured · documentation · monitoring
dietitian
Licensed food and nutrition expert
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- allergistSensitivity treatment physician
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
functional medicine · naturopath · consultation · medical supervision · testing · skin prick test · diagnosis · referral · specialist
trigger foods
Foods causing adverse reactions
soy · dairy · eggs · nightshades · histamine · additives · preservatives · nuts · shellfish · corn
gut health
Intestinal microbiome condition
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- whole foodsUnrefined, unprocessed edibles
- clean eatingUnprocessed, natural diet
restoration · recovery · wellness · nutrient-dense · digestive enzymes · probiotics · bone broth · collagen · microbiome · absorption
food intolerance
Difficulty digesting specific substances
- food sensitivityAdverse reaction to ingredients
- food allergyAdverse immune response to ingestion
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
celiac · IBS · leaky gut · Crohn's · colitis · rheumatoid arthritis · psoriasis · fibromyalgia · chronic fatigue
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- migrainesIntense recurring head pain
joint pain · brain fog · eczema · hives · cramping · flare-ups · skin rash · congestion · irritable bowel · nausea
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