The Elimination Diet for Better Health

A food allergy is defined as “an unpleasant or dangerous immune system reaction after a certain food is eaten.” More than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions, and an estimated 15 million Americans suffer from at least one food allergy. In contrast, food sensitivities are not an immune reaction but have a wider range of repercussions on the body. The tricky part is that food allergies and sensitivities manifest in a number of different ways and while they are usually self-diagnosable, they can be easily misinterpreted. Do you suffer from: Digestive Distress Respiratory Issues Rashes Water Retention Acne Migraines Congestion Fatigue Irritability Brain Fog? The culprit very well might be on your plate, but there is no way of knowing without isolating the offender. Some delicious elimination-diet-friendly recipes include: Turkey Apple Breakfast Hash http://fedandfulfilled.com/turkey-apple-breakfast-hash/ Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns http://www.forestandfauna.com/spaghetti-squash-hash-browns/ Garlic Mushroom Quinoa https://damndelicious.net/2014/05/02/garlic-mushroom-quinoa/ Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps https://dearcrissy.com/clean-eating-lettuce-wraps-chicken-avocado/ Falafel Hummus Salad Bowl http://www.cedarsfoods.com/falafel-salad-hommus-bowl-recipe?pp=0 Zucchini Turkey Meatballs https://therealfoodrds.com/zucchini-turkey-popper-meatballs-recipes/ Coconut Cake: https://raisedfromscratch.com/2013/03/06/banana-coconut-cake-with-agave-frosting/ This is an awesome recipe simulator where you input the ingredients you have or would like to work with and you are given different recipe ideas: http://www.foodwise.com.au/recipe-room/our-recipe-finder/