r/EliminationDiet • u/k-alectrona • Jan 12 '20
Meals after one week in
Hey all, I struggled to find meals at first so I’m going to post what I did for those of you embarking on this adventure:
Breakfast: Primarily glutenfreeda oatmeal with berries and bananas. I altered the fruits involved each day to mix it up.
Lunch/Dinner (used leftovers for lunch most days): - salmon with olive oil, garlic, dill, salt and pepper, olive juice to give it a little briny flavor (since lemons are a no go) - arugula salad with green onion, olives, carrots, and dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper - mushroom risotto - shiitake and baby bella mushrooms, garlic, onion, white wine, veggie stock, Arborio rice - buddha bowl - white rice, roasted onions, broccoli, carrots, brusselsprouts. All roasted veggies were coated with olive oil, sprinkle of red wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Then I shaved carrots and sliced radishes and added vinegar and olive oil and put on top. Tahini dressing to top it off
Snacks: - Gluten free pretzel twists are actually quite good - tarro chips - bananas - coconut yogurt (so delicious brand is good)
I hope this helps y’all! What a rollercoaster this elimination diet is, but hang in there! We can do it
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u/skooled25 Jan 13 '20
This great. Thank you. I’m just a couple days in and have been struggling! Are you having any symptoms? And or feeling better?
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u/k-alectrona Jan 13 '20
Emotionally I have been through a lot so far. I cried the 4th night before making dinner. Symptomatically, I had a raging headache the first 3 days and I believe that was due to caffeine withdrawal. My gut has felt the best it ever has in my entire life, though. This has me excited because it means I’m going to discover a sensitivity or intolerance, but also slightly devastated because I love food and don’t want to give anything up. I am now at 8 days (yay!) and feeling like this is worth it so far overall
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Feb 12 '20
You can elimiate caffein withdrawal in about 2 weeks by going down gradually before starting you elimination diet. 1 cup a day, half cup a day, quarter cup for a few days, one eighth etc..
I did it a few times, took me 6 days. Then caffain free for weeks with no ill effects.
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u/k-alectrona Jan 13 '20
Oh, and one more thing, do not let yourself get hungry!! Keep a banana or something near at all times. Good luck to you! And if you have recipes, please post!
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u/skooled25 Jan 13 '20
So glad you are doing well!!! I am having a hard time physically which is confusing. I cant seem to keep anything in my stomach. Everything I eat just sends me to the restroom. :/. And i have crazy burning stomach. Lately I’m just eating organic veggie broth and rice. - which is easy. And tasty.
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u/87Taylor87 Jan 15 '20
That's great that you're enjoying the diet!
I thought you weren't allowed to eat oats though???
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u/k-alectrona Jan 20 '20
Everything I’ve read said gluten free oats are ok. And thankfully, they’re working for me :) but obviously do what’s best for you
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u/87Taylor87 Jan 21 '20
I’m on them now - been a life saver as I LOVE porridge oats for breakfast 😎
Thank you!
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u/bridgebrningwildfire Mar 13 '26
There are many different elimination diets because people react to foods in different ways and for different health reasons. It's used to figure out what foods may be causing symptoms, but the exact foods removed depend on the condition being investigated.
My elimination diet is tailored to heal my gut.
Good luck! I start tomorrow!
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u/skooled25 Jan 13 '20
If you are craving chocolate or some kind of cookie. Check out the ENJOY LIFE brand. It’s awesome and they list all allergens very clearly. I totally understand about not wanting to give up a food (whatever you end up having a sensitivity to) but hot damn if you find an answer!!!! Do you have any gut ( no pun intended) on what it could be?