Foods to avoid:
All gluten-containing foods including wheat, rye, oats and barley, which are commonly found in breads, pasta and other products from refined flour.
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 that you have an allergy to these foods because the symptoms may be so subtle.
Alcohol, caffeine (coffee, black teas and sodas) and soy milk, soda and fruit drinks that are high in refined sugars.
Both alcohol and caffeine are hard on the liver and very dehydrating. For every ounce of caffeinated beverage you consume, you have to drink 6 ounces of water to combat the dehydrating effects.
Pork, cold cuts, bacon, hot dogs, canned meat, sausage and shellfish.
Meats, unless organic, are typically high in nasty ingredients such as estrogens, antibiotics and others typical of processed foods.
Tomato sauce (whole fresh tomatoes are OK)
Tomato sauce may contain common allergens that can contribute to pain and inflammation.
All Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, etc)
Dairy products are most likely to cause allergies and can increase pain. Stay away from creamy salad dressings (ranch, creamy garlic, etc.) as they contain dairy.
Foods high in fats and oil, including peanuts, refined oils, margarine and shortening.
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. All oils should be consumed raw and unheated. Any oil heated above 200 degrees will turn into trans-fatty acids!
All refined sugar products (candy bars and other junk food).
Refined sugar slows the process of detoxification and weaken the immune system.
Any other foods not listed on the APPROVED FOOD LIST FOR STEP ONE. Click here to download the list.
Join me tomorrow to prepare for Step Two: Metabolic Cleaning which addresses 4 of the most common underlying causes of chronic health challenges:
- Toxic Overload
- Harmful Bacteria
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Leaky Gut