Foods to Avoid
1. All gluten-containing foods like wheat,
rye, oats, and barley, which are commonly found in breads, pasta, and other products from refined flour.
Why?
The most common allergies are caused by this group of foods. By avoiding these foods for a few weeks, your system gets a chance to relax and clear itself out. You may not even know you have an allergy to these foods because the symptoms may be so subtle.
2. Alcohol, caffeine including coffee,
black teas, sodas and soymilk. All soda and fruit drinks that are high in refined sugars.
Why?
Both alcohol and caffeine are hard on the liver, and this is going to be your liver’s vacation.
3. Pork, cold cuts, bacon, hot dogs,
canned meat, sausage, and shellfish.
Why?
Meats are typically high in nasty things
like estrogens, antibiotics, and other ingredients utilized in processing.
4. Corn and tomato sauce.
(fresh, whole tomatoes are ok)
Why?
These are common allergens.
5. Eggs and all dairy (milk, cheese,
butter, yogurt, etc.).
Why?
Dairy products are most likely to cause allergies.
6. All fruit and fruit juices.
Why?
Fruit and fruit juices are high in sugar
content.
7. Foods high in fats and oils, including peanuts, refined oils, margarine,
and shortening.
Why?
This diet was designed to lessen the
burden placed on your system by eliminating many foods, including those high in fats and refined and processed oils.
8. Any other foods not listed on these
pages that you know you are allergic to.
Why?
Give your healthcare practitioner a list
of all foods that you know you are allergic to.