See here in the Elimination Diet heading: http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/021313p38.shtml
This approach, of cutting out foods for 4-6 weeks before careful reintro, could possibly help out IBD as well as rheumatoid arthritis and akylosing spondylitis. It involves addressing SIBO and healing leaky gut thereby stopping antigens from entering the blood and overactivating the immune system by first eliminating problem foods and stealth ingredients in processed/GMO foods. Some may need to cut out high-FODMAP foods (see: http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Low-FODMAP-Diet & http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=28374 )
This involves eliminating grains/wheat (containing gluten and gliadin that stimulate damaging zonulin release), soy, nuts, eggs(these containing other allergenic "large" proteins), nightshade vegetables (glycoalkaloids in: white potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, etc.), dairy, and processed products containing proteins that may cause leaky gut. It is possible to have an undetectable non-celiac gluten sensitivity--it is 6x more prevalent. SIBO can sometimes be diagnosed by breath tests.
"During the elimination phase, Kubal says that “focusing on real, whole foods that haven’t undergone extensive processing or genetic modification is important for both maintaining and healing the gut” and that “lean or pastured animal proteins, vegetables, some fruit, and healthy fats help to promote intestinal and overall health...Typical meals during the elimination diet phase should include nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory foods with a low allergenic potential, such as chicken salads with leafy greens, avocado and olive oil-based vinaigrette, hearty stews of lean beef with a side dish of cauliflower, or grilled salmon sprinkled with lemon juice and served with a side of vegetables stir-fried in coconut oil."
The aforementioned foods should be systematically reintroduced--once better mood, energy and digestion are experienced--by including each slowly for a week at a time while increasing intake and noting changes in dig/ener/mood. Sometimes you can heal enough to the point of toleration after long enough abstention, but always be weary which were problematic.
This approach, of cutting out foods for 4-6 weeks before careful reintro, could possibly help out IBD as well as rheumatoid arthritis and akylosing spondylitis. It involves addressing SIBO and healing leaky gut thereby stopping antigens from entering the blood and overactivating the immune system by first eliminating problem foods and stealth ingredients in processed/GMO foods. Some may need to cut out high-FODMAP foods (see: http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Low-FODMAP-Diet & http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=28374 )
This involves eliminating grains/wheat (containing gluten and gliadin that stimulate damaging zonulin release), soy, nuts, eggs(these containing other allergenic "large" proteins), nightshade vegetables (glycoalkaloids in: white potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, etc.), dairy, and processed products containing proteins that may cause leaky gut. It is possible to have an undetectable non-celiac gluten sensitivity--it is 6x more prevalent. SIBO can sometimes be diagnosed by breath tests.
"During the elimination phase, Kubal says that “focusing on real, whole foods that haven’t undergone extensive processing or genetic modification is important for both maintaining and healing the gut” and that “lean or pastured animal proteins, vegetables, some fruit, and healthy fats help to promote intestinal and overall health...Typical meals during the elimination diet phase should include nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory foods with a low allergenic potential, such as chicken salads with leafy greens, avocado and olive oil-based vinaigrette, hearty stews of lean beef with a side dish of cauliflower, or grilled salmon sprinkled with lemon juice and served with a side of vegetables stir-fried in coconut oil."
The aforementioned foods should be systematically reintroduced--once better mood, energy and digestion are experienced--by including each slowly for a week at a time while increasing intake and noting changes in dig/ener/mood. Sometimes you can heal enough to the point of toleration after long enough abstention, but always be weary which were problematic.
