If you know your food allergies and sensitivities, how do you easily remove those foods, which can be easier said than done? It’s often not as simple as removing the exact food. Gluten can lurk in food additives, sauces, breads and baked goods. It will take diligence on your part to ensure that your offending foods don’t creep into your meals, whether at home or when eating out. It will take time, attention and planning ahead. You may even have to take your own food to events and even when you travel!
Tips for being successful:
– Share your Food Allergies and Sensitivities with your friends, family, co-workers and restaurants.
– Create a notecard with your food allergies and sensitivities. Give the card to the restaurant server to share with the chef.
– Explain to your family why you are changing how you eat. Let them know you will be trying some exciting new dishes since they will likely be eating what you eat.
Eating from all the Food Groups – Eat More Not Less:
Depending on what foods you are eliminating, it may seem overwhelming. You may need to try new foods, which we encourage. So often, we get caught in a rut and eat the same things weekly, or even daily. It is important to rotate your foods and not eat the same things every day. It is helpful to only eat a food every 3 days or twice per week. As you remove foods and replace with others, you don’t want to develop a sensitivity to the new foods.
Recipes: Now that you have embarked on your elimination diet, it’s time to help you with what you CAN eat! Here are a few cookbooks you may try and some recipes. Keep in mind, you may need to alter recipes further depending on your specific food allergies and sensitivities. Amazon Suggestions: Anti-Inflammatory CookbooksAmazon Suggestions: Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free Cookbooks
