Elimination Diet Tips

Elimination diet tips

Avoiding constipation

The most important aspect of this detoxing diet is to ensure that you maintain regular bowel movements. This is the single most relevant way for the body to eliminate any toxic substances. It’s essential to avoid any prolonged periods with faeces sitting in your intestine, as this will lead to toxins being re-absorbed. Regular bowel movements also contribute to a better sense of well-being and higher energy levels. Some patients have reported no problems with this diet, but due to radical diet changes, constipation is a common complaint. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, there are many ways to relieve your condition: 

• Drink plenty of fluids - Increased consumption of water will hydrate your stools and make elimination easier.
• Try colon hydrotherapy – excellent method of eliminating unwanted toxins. You can have up to one daily.
• Castor oil – Natural but effective product. Carefully read the label and follow instructions.
• Laxatives: If you opt for the herbal type, they are safe and non-irritating. These products stimulate contractions in the intestines pushing faeces down, gently encouraging bowel movements. They are widely available in supermarkets and health stores.

Daily routine

When you start your elimination diet, get into to the habit of performing these tasks daily:

• Plan and buy ahead your meals
• Always follow strict guidelines
• Do not eat less than twelve hours between the last meal in the previous day and the first meal in the following day. In other words, if you night-time meal is at 9pm, you should not have breakfast before 9am.
• Ensure that you have a bowel movement every day.
• Drink plenty of water. This will increase how much urine your body produces, which is another way of detoxing.
• Exercise regularly.
• Rest and ensure that you have a good night sleep.

Snacking

You can snack throughout the day, as long as it’s an allowed food. Snacks are good to maintain your energy levels between meals, but you should not over indulge. As with meals, never finish only when you’re completely full, but leave some room in your stomach to maximise digestion. Suggestions include vegetables to dip in hummus or guacamole, fresh juice or a soup. The only period when snacking is not allowed is between the last meal of the day and the first meal of the following day to ensure maximum cleansing