AIP

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Phase 1: Elimination

This phase involves strictly avoiding certain foods and substances that may contribute to inflammation or harm the gut lining.

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Foods to Avoid

1. Grains: All grains, including wheat, rice, oats, etc.
2. Legumes: Beans, lentils, soy, peanuts.
3. Nightshades: Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants.
4. Dairy: All dairy products.
5. Eggs: Especially the whites.
6. Nuts and Seeds: Including nut-based oils.
7. Alcohol: All types.
8. Refined Sugars: Including artificial sweeteners.
9. Oils: Processed and seed oils like canola, sunflower, corn oil.
10. Food Additives: Emulsifiers, thickeners, etc.
11. NSAIDs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Foods to Include

1. Meat and Fish: Preferably grass-fed, pasture-raised, and wild-caught.
2. Vegetables: Most vegetables, excluding nightshades.
3. Fruits: In moderation.
4. Healthy Fats: Avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil.
5. Herbs and Spices: Except those derived from nightshades.
6. Bone Broth: For gut healing.

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Phase 2: Reintroduction (Rebalance Stage)

This phase involves the careful reintroduction of eliminated foods to identify potential triggers.

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Method

1. Choose a Food: Select one food from the elimination phase.
2. Reintroduce: Eat the food once or twice on the first day.
3. Observe: Monitor for any symptoms or reactions for 3-7 days.
4. Record: Keep a journal of reactions.
5. Repeat: If no reaction occurs, choose another food to reintroduce.

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Phase 3: Maintenance

This phase involves continuing with a personalized diet, avoiding identified triggers, and focusing on nutrient-dense, whole foods.