The Elimination Diet: Your Bridge to Balance

The elimination diet is a gentle yet powerful transition to prepare your body and mind for the transformative 7-day detox plan. This phase helps to clear out common irritants, reduce inflammation, and reset your gut, making the next steps smoother and more effective. The more “yes” answers you had in the toxicity test, the more valuable this step is for you. By aligning your body now, you'll reduce cravings, ease into the journey, and set yourself up for success.

What You’ll Eliminate: To truly benefit, we’ll cut out foods that commonly trigger inflammation, digestive issues, or hormone imbalances:

• Caffeine (except green tea, matcha, or yerba mate)
• Alcohol
• Dairy products
• Eggs
• Processed oils (canola, sunflower, rapeseed)
• Refined grains (white rice, wheat, barley, rye, corn)
• Nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants)
• Citrus fruits (grapefruit, oranges, orange juice)
• Meats (preferably all, but if needed, only organic cuts)
• Shellfish
• Soy and soy products
• Peanuts

This elimination diet gives your body the chance to reset, clearing the way for better digestion, improved energy, and a smoother experience during the 7-day plan.

Your 3 Elimination Diet Options

Each plan provides three balanced meals and two snacks per day to suit your lifestyle and taste preferences.

Please see below the shopping lists to go with it.

Option 1: Fresh and Light

Day 1:

• Breakfast: Green smoothie with spinach, cucumber, avocado, and unsweetened almond milk.
• Snack: Fresh fruit (apple or pear) with a handful of raw almonds.
• Lunch: Steamed broccoli, roasted sweet potato, and quinoa drizzled with olive oil.
• Snack: Veggie sticks (carrots, celery) with guacamole.
• Dinner: Grilled zucchini, roasted cauliflower, and lentil salad.

Day 2:

• Breakfast: Chia pudding with unsweetened almond milk, topped with berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Snack: Sliced cucumber and avocado with a squeeze of lemon.
• Lunch: Mixed greens with roasted butternut squash, walnuts, and tahini dressing.
• Snack: Handful of mixed seeds (pumpkin and sunflower).
• Dinner: Sautéed green beans, asparagus, and wild rice.

Day 3:

• Breakfast: Smoothie bowl with banana, spinach, and unsweetened coconut milk, topped with chia seeds and shredded coconut.
• Snack: Fresh pineapple chunks with a few cashews.
• Lunch: Roasted Brussels sprouts, quinoa, and beetroot with olive oil dressing.
• Snack: Sliced red bell peppers with hummus.
• Dinner: Baked acorn squash stuffed with chickpeas, spinach, and spices.

Option 2: Warm and Comforting

Day 1:

• Breakfast: Warm oatmeal made with unsweetened oat milk, topped with sliced apple and cinnamon.
• Snack: Roasted chickpeas with sea salt.
• Lunch: Lentil and vegetable soup with a side of steamed kale.
• Snack: Baked sweet potato slices with a drizzle of tahini.
• Dinner: Stir-fried zucchini, snap peas, and wild rice.

Day 2:

• Breakfast: Mashed avocado on sweet potatoe slices with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.
• Snack: Steamed edamame with a pinch of sea salt.
• Lunch: Quinoa and roasted vegetable bowl with tahini dressing.
• Snack: Warm herbal tea with a small handful of walnuts.
• Dinner: Brown rice, spinach, and mushrooms.

Day 3:

• Breakfast: Quinoa porridge with almond milk, topped with blueberries and a drizzle of honey.
• Snack: Fresh mango slices with shredded coconut.
• Lunch: Steamed carrots, green beans, and millet with olive oil.
• Snack: Roasted pumpkin seeds.
• Dinner: Butternut squash soup with a side of sautéed greens.

Option 3: On-the-Go Simplicity

Day 1:

• Breakfast: Pre-made smoothie with kale, pineapple, and unsweetened almond milk.
• Snack: Raw veggie sticks with a small portion of hummus.
• Lunch: Salad with arugula, avocado, cucumber, and pumpkin seeds.
• Snack: Apple slices with almond butter.
• Dinner: Baked sweet potato with sautéed spinach and lentils.

Day 2:

• Breakfast: Quick chia pudding with coconut milk and raspberries.
• Snack: Handful of trail mix (no peanuts or processed nuts).
• Lunch: Leftover stir-fried vegetables and quinoa.
• Snack: Fresh carrot sticks with guacamole.
• Dinner: Zucchini noodles with pesto (basil, olive oil, and seeds).

Day 3:

• Breakfast: Green smoothie with matcha, spinach, and coconut water.
• Snack: Sliced pear with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Lunch: Simple rice bowl with roasted vegetables and tahini drizzle.
• Snack: Cucumber slices with a small handful of sunflower seeds.
• Dinner: Grilled vegetables and millet.

Shopping Lists for Each Elimination Diet Plan

Below are the tailored shopping lists for each elimination diet option. Each list includes all the ingredients you'll need for the 3-day plan.

Option 1: Fresh and Light

Produce:

• Spinach (2 bags)
• Cucumber (2)
• Avocado (4)
• Sweet potatoes (3 large)
• Broccoli (2 heads)
• Carrots (1 bag)
• Celery (1 bunch)
• Zucchini (3)
• Cauliflower (1 head)
• Mixed salad greens (1 large box)
• Butternut squash (1 medium)
• Beetroot (2 medium)
• Brussels sprouts (2 cups)
• Asparagus (1 bunch)
• Pineapple (1 small)
• Apples (2)
• Pears (2)
• Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries; 1 cup each)

Grains:

• Quinoa (2 cups)
• Wild rice (1 cup)

Pantry:

• Olive oil
• Tahini
• Chia seeds
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin seeds
• Mixed seeds (sunflower and pumpkin)

Beverages:

• Unsweetened almond milk
• Herbal tea (e.g., tulsi, chamomile)

Extras:

• Raw almonds
• Cashews
• Guacamole (or make your own with avocado, lime, and salt)
• Shredded coconut

Option 2: Warm and Comforting

Produce:

• Apples (2)
• Sweet potatoes (2 large)
• Kale (1 bunch)
• Zucchini (2)
• Snap peas (1 bag)
• Carrots (4)
• Mushrooms (1 cup)
• Butternut squash (1 medium)
• Mango (1)
• Spinach (1 bag)
• Green beans (1 bag)
• Brussels sprouts (2 cups)

Grains:

• Quinoa (1.5 cups)
• Brown rice (1 cup)
• Millet (1 cup)

Pantry:

• Olive oil
• Tahini
• Trail mix (without peanuts)
• Walnuts
• Cinnamon
• Coconut oil (for cooking)

Beverages:

• Unsweetened oat milk
• Herbal tea (e.g., tulsi, peppermint)

Extras:

• Chia seeds
• Roasted chickpeas (store-bought or homemade)
• Almond butter

Option 3: On-the-Go Simplicity

Produce:

• Kale (1 bunch)
• Spinach (1 bag)
• Pineapple (1 small or pre-cut)
• Avocados (3)
• Sweet potatoes (3 medium)
• Carrots (1 bag)
• Cucumber (2)
• Pears (2)
• Mango (1)
• Zucchini (2)
• Bell peppers (2, any color)

Grains:

• Quinoa (1.5 cups)
• Millet (1 cup)

Pantry:

• Olive oil
• Guacamole (or make your own with avocado, lime, and salt)
• Almond butter
• Cinnamon
• Trail mix (without peanuts)
• Tahini

Beverages:

• Unsweetened coconut milk
• Herbal tea (e.g., tulsi, rooibos)

Extras:

• Pumpkin seeds
• Shredded coconut