Hey, Heather! I see how my response is confusing and so I thought I’d make it easy on you and others by writing a compilation post that includes 42 elimination diet-friendly recipes: http://livelighter.org/2009/08/19/elimination-diet-recipes-compilation-post/.

Thanks for the great post idea and let us know what you think of the recipes!

Thanks for the help. I just want to make sure, your first link where you said to go right to the posts for up to 3 recipes. I just want to make sure this is right – there are the following elimination recipes posted?: Jun 19 basil and black bean quinoa; jan 30 smokey chickpea stew; sept 20 3 allergy friendly recipes; sept 8 berry quava froozie?
Thanks again, i’ll keep you posted on my progress – it starts tomorrow!

@Heather The CCNM is amazing, isn’t it? I had a ton of trouble finding elimination diet recipes, too. I think it’s because there are different elimination diets out there and the one that CCNM asks us to do is extremely strict.

I’ve posted many recipes here on Live Lighter. Try the elimination diet category (http://livelighter.org/category/cleansing-detoxing/elimination-diet/) and make sure to go right into the posts because I’ve posted up to 3 recipes per post.

You might find some extras in the allergy-friendly category, too, (http://livelighter.org/category/yummy-recipes/allergy-friendly/) and please try some of the green detox blended meals (http://livelighter.org/category/yummy-recipes/green-detox-meals/).

Good luck and please come back to let us know how you did!

Steph Miller
Head Health Nutter

Hi, I’m a new patient of the CCNM and am about to start my elimination doit in 2 days! Very scared, becuase im having a hard time finding recipies that are truely emlimination diets. Hopeing you can provide me with lots of recipies!
Thanks

I love this elimination diet term. It could be seen as a great metaphor for other aspects in your life. Thanks Steph for the inspiring blog post!

Hey, Tiff. Yes, the elimination diet and the like are very challenging. Here are a few suggestions that might help:

First, usually when they say to cut out all grains, they mean only those that contain gluten. Ask your doc about using brown rice, including brown basmati, quinoa (my new found love), millet, buckwheat, tapioca, teff and amaranth.

Second, to help you with more variety, a little planning will help. Get your list of foods allowed and find recipes (I’ll do my best to help here) or create new ones. Shop for groceries based on your meal planning (don’t forget snacks) and either make your meals ahead of the time for the week or plan a cooking schedule. I’ve found the best time for all this planning is on the weekend. By the way, this meal planning and preparation is a skill, you’ll get more efficient as the weeks progress.

Third, your drop in energy levels is normal. Your body is cleansing and is stressed as it adjusts to the change in diet. I’ve found the process is made easier and faster when I change my lifestyle to help ease the burden on my body.

During my cleansing as well as this elimination diet, I’ve needed to slow things down a bit. For instance, instead of going to the gym, try walking in your ‘hood or doing light exercises like yoga and pilates. Try not to schedule too many extracurricular things for the next few weeks either. Think: a Zen existence.

Your body WILL adjust and you’ll not only get back to your old self but your energy levels will shoot through the roof and you’ll feel a 1000 times better!

Wow is following a diet like this hard! I am currently on an even more stringent diet – I can’t eat any of those things plus I’ve had to cut out all grains (no potatoes, breads, rice, pasta, etc.), eggs, most fruits, and a lot of spices.
It’s hard getting used to eating veggies, meat, and nuts all day long, and I find that I’ve seen a decrease in energy when at the gym.
Any recipes that you have are greatly appreciated, thanks!!