Absolutely not. The elimination diet focuses on removing foods that are most likely to cause immune reactions.  However, we stress that these foods must be replaced by nutrient-dense  foods rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, as well as healthy fats and proteins. The gut needs these building blocks for repair. The elimination diet is an opportunity to focus in on therapeutic foods that also support detox, mood, and energy. Most people feel quite satiated using the food lists and recipes provided, and hunger is not an issue.

This protocol is a food and behavior-based approach to restoring gut health. Therefore, no medications or supplements are required.  We feel very strongly that the long term approach to gut health is founded in nutrition and daily routines.  While the role of supplements is discussed, we do not encourage the use of supplements outside the care of your healthcare team.

Yes. Safety is our highest priority. The elimination diet can be personalized to meet your unique needs to ensure it is realistic and doable.  The elimination diet is the first step in uncovering hidden food allergies so it’s an important step for anyone with food reactions or an autoimmune condition, such as celiac disease or MS.

The program is administered over 8 weeks. This allows for one week of preparation to get our kitchena and pantries in order.  Next, we start the 6 week elimination diet while adding in additional gut repair factors. Finally we rechallenge the immune system by eating the foods that were eliminated. This phase can take time and is something you can continue on your own, beyond the program. Please note that once you are enrolled in our programs, you have ongoing access to our weekly Saturday Zoom Gather meetings to ensure you have ongoing support.

Our programs are offered several times a year.  Be sure to get on our email list so you can be notified of upcoming courses and offers.