What foods can I eat on an elimination diet?

On a basic elimination diet, you can typically eat whole foods like fruits & vegetables (as long as they are not in the nightshade family), lean proteins, and non-gluten grains.

What are nightshades?

Nightshade plants belong to the Solanaceae family and include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, chili peppers, tomatillos, Goji berries, and pimentos.

What are the most common food sensitivities?

The most common food sensitivities include dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and edible plants in the nightshade family.

What elimination diet is best for irritable bowel syndrome?

The low FODMAP diet is widely recommended for IBS, as it focuses on reducing foods that are difficult to digest and are known to cause bloating and gas.

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Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world.

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