Hypoallergenic & Detox Diet

A hypoallergenic diet focuses on foods that are easy to digest. They promote healing of the digestive lining and is an ideal program to use when detoxifying. Enjoy your path to ” feeling clear!”

A suggested Nutritional Protocol for Detoxification

Our modern day lifestyle and environment make a periodic “toxin cleanse” an important part of any wellness program. The GI tract is the site of toxin elimination as well as toxin build up. Without fiber to “sweep out” toxins, waste can linger in the GI tract. Supporting gut integrity also limits the amount of toxins that pass into the bloodstream. Meanwhile, the liver performs a series of enzymatic reactions to neutralize toxic compounds that have been absorbed, including air pollutants, food additives, hormones, pesticides, heavy metals, medications, antibiotics and alcohol. It also synthesizes and secretes bile, which binds to fat-soluble toxins in the intestines so that they may be removed from the body.

Dietary Recommendations for the Detoxification Program

General

Organic Natural Whole Foods: Minimizing exposure to antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, artificial colors/flavors/sugars, high fructose corn syrup or preservatives is the first line of defense.
An Alkaline Diet: A diet low in animal proteins, refined carbohydrates and one high in potassium-rich fruits and vegetables maintains the body’s stores of calcium, potassium and magnesium and in addition promotes urinary excretion of estrogen-like compounds.
A Hypo-Allergenic Diet: Limiting common allergens reduces stress on the GI tract and immune system. Common allergens include dairy, wheat, peanuts, soy, corn, caffeine, alcohol and refined sugar.
Cruciferous Vegetables: Encouraging healthy liver detoxification by supporting enzyme activities helps neutralize undesirable compounds.
Adequate Fluid Intake: Ensuring proper hydration is especially important to facilitate the action of fiber. A minimum of 8-12 oz of water 8 times per day is recommended. For more information on water and water filtration systems.

Allergies and Sensitivities

When on a hypoallergenic diet or detoxification it is important to ellminate all foods that you may react to . It is advised to have an annual food allergy or intolerance test done. Avoid any food allergies or intolerances

Recipes

Use this time to explore wonderful nutritious recipes that will benefit your whole family.

Hypoallergenic Recipes

Hypoallergenic Foods

Vegetables: 5 servings or more daily

Choose dark green leafy vegetables, asparagus, spinach, squash, beets, tomatoes and at least 2 or more servings daily of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale or brussel sprouts. AVOID CORN AND POTATOES. Try our roasted vegie recipe.

Grain and Grain Products: 3-5 servings daily

Choose brown rice and other products made from rice ( such as rice pasta, crackers, cereal), millet, quinoa, amaranth, sweet potatoes. AVOID REFINED CARBHOHYDRATES ( white bread, white rice, sugars) , CORN AND GLUTEN CONTAINING GRAINS: WHEAT , OATS, BARLEY, RYE, SPELT, KAMUT. Gluten Free Information. Try our gluten free crunch snack or our gluten free buckwheat granola.

Protein: 2-3 Servings daily

Choose coldwater wild-harvested fish ( salmon, sardines or halibut); organic , free-range ( pesticide free, hormone free) poultry. AVOID EGGS, SHELLFISH AND RED MEAT( beef, lamb and pork). Try our tilapia cerviche recipe or use any other white fish in this recipe.

Milk and Dairy: 0-2 servings daily

Choose rice milk or nut milk products. AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS ( cow’s milk, cheese and yogurt)

Beverages: 8 glasses or more daily

Choose purified water or non-caffeinated tea. For more information on water and water filtration systems. AVOID ALCHOHOL AND CAFFEINE ( including caffeinated coffee, tea and soft drinks)

Fruits: 5 servings or more daily

Choose low glycemic fruits and potassium rich fruits like figs, apricots and bannanas. AVOID ALLERGENIC OR ACID PROMOTING FRUITS , INCLUDING CITRUS, STRAWBERRIES, PINEAPPLE, CRANBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES AND PLUMS. Eat a small amount of protein first before having a fruit.

Fats: 2-3 servings daily

Choose unrefined extra virgin oilive oil, flaxseed oil or sesame oil. AVOID PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS ( margarine, shortening) and refined vegetable oils ( corn, safflower, sunflower, canola, light olive oil). Add 4 capsules a day of Power Omega 3 Oil from Krill.

Nuts , Seeds and Legumes: 1 serving daily

Choose nuts ( including almonds, cashews or peacans ) , seeds ( including sunflower or pumpkin seeds) or legumes ( including lentils, chickpeas or kidney beans) . AVOID PEANUTS, WALNUTS, SOYBEANS AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS. Try our black bean or mung bean pastas.