Food Sensitivities and Allergies

You may find as you start to reintroduce certain foods that you are having negative side effects to certain things.  Through this detox you are basically doing an elimination diet, except you are eliminating everything at once, meaning you aren't seeing what exactly you might be sensitive to.  Below I will explain what an elimination diet is, so that you can understand it, but then I want you to give the reintroduction at a slow speed a try if you're curious.  

An elimination diet involves removing specific foods that may be causing allergic reactions or signs of intolerance. Common allergens include soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, caffeine, gluten, and nuts.

Elimination diets typically involve removing certain foods for a period of time – from two weeks to a few months – and observing how the body reacts. After the elimination phase, foods are reintroduced one at a time to see whether the symptoms resurface, signaling that a specific food is the issue. Keeping a food diary is suggested to record any adverse reactions.

This is where you can try this out.  Reintroduce foods like dairy, soy products, gluten and caffeine one at a time, and see what you think.

True food allergies can affect the immune system and cause immediate symptoms such as hives, rashes, puffy eyes, vomiting, and even anaphylaxis. However, many people suffer from food intolerances, and symptoms can be less severe and even show up two or three days after eating the food. Food intolerance symptoms include indigestion, heartburn, bloating, nausea, cramps, headaches, and fatigue, among others.