There are many examples of effective elimination diet protocols available in books, blogs, magazines, and websites (like this very thorough one from Precision Nutrition). Although they are slightly different, they all follow the same basic timeline: Eliminate the chosen set of foods for 3 – 4 weeks. This is the wash-out period that will change […]
As I mentioned in the post about identifying food sensitivities, foods that are removed during an elimination diet may include the common allergens, foods known to contribute to a particular condition (ex: GERD), and/or any foods you suspect your body doesn’t handle well. To be more specific, here are some foods that are considered for […]
For years and years we’ve been told that calcium is necessary for bone health. While this is true, calcium’s primary role in the body is not bone health. Numerous critical functions are performed by the < 0.5% of calcium that is not in the bones and is found in the blood and inside cells. In […]
Food sensitivities can be hard to narrow down for a few reasons: Symptoms can show up anywhere in the body, which is why it is often difficult to associate something you ate with what you feel physically, mentally, or emotionally. It can take up to 72 hours for a symptom to appear, which means you […]
Seems there aren’t enough words to describe all the ways a certain food may not work for a person. And it can be confusing to figure out which of the “conditions” applies to you and what to do about it. So let’s start with some basic definitions (which I’m not sure are universally accepted, but […]
Consider getting yourself tested for B12 deficiency (it is a blood test). My doctor decided to check my levels, even though I have no symptoms, and I am surprised that it is really low (157 compared to functional level of 400+… and by functional, I mean the lab says the bottom of the range is […]
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