Some of us have heard of this, some of us have done it, and some have no idea about it. I did an elimination diet about ten years ago when I just couldn't get my colitis Like what you're reading? Get email notifications when Elizabeth Roberts posts, or get updates on Facebook, iGoogle, your personal blog and more!
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Sue
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 05:13 PMre: Untitled Comment
Elizabeth Roberts
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 06:06 PMHi Sue,
Well, that's a good question but not an easy one to answer - try going to the following website - http://www.drcranton.com/elimination_diet.htm - and about halfway through it tells you what you can and can't eat.
The book by Elaine Gottschall explains in more depth why some foods are allowed and others aren't - there's a lot of hidden sugar, gluten, etc. even in 'natural' foods like fruits and vegetables. You virtually have to become a scientist/botanist/nutritionist to understand what we're eating and how it can sometimes have adverse effects on our body.
Hope that helps,
Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth - Hope you are well - its's been awhile since I've posted to one of you great articles/entries. I've been waiting in the wings, keeping up with you and your entries silently.
I know you said the book outline's details of what you can eat and what you cannot. But if "You begin by eliminating all dairy products, sugar, wheat, gluten, and certain carbohydrates, veggies, fruits, nuts, and legumes..." what is left? Could you give other readers who might not have the book you used an idea of what you actually were able to eat when you started?
Thanks so much, if it doesn't help anyone else, at least I will have an answer from my curious and perplexed mind.
I does sound difficult, but as you say if it helps you feel better and allows you to function daily without pain and discomfort - its gotta be worth a try.
Thanks again for the post - look forward to your reply.
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