The Elimination Diet

The Elimination Diet is a powerful tool designed to help you identify potential food sensitivities while enjoying a vibrant, varied menu. By temporarily removing common triggers, this 7-day meal plan helps calm the immune system and reset your body's response to food. We have carefully curated this program to be strictly dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free, and soy-free, ensuring you can navigate these real-world restrictions without feeling deprived. This approach aligns with key insights from your PlexusDx report, particularly genes like TNF, IL6, and CRP, which play central roles in regulating your body's inflammatory pathways. Additionally, genes such as TLR6 can influence how your immune system recognizes specific proteins, making a structured elimination period an excellent way to support your personal genetic predisposition toward balanced health.

This program is built on a foundation of nutritional science to ensure that avoiding common allergens does not lead to nutrient gaps. The meal plan emphasizes gut health and structural support by focusing on key nutrient pairings that maximize absorption and minimize inflammation. To support your body during this elimination phase, we have translated the evidence into the following actionable daily goals:

Optimize Iron Absorption: Aim for up to 19 mg of daily iron by eating lentils, chickpeas, fish, chicken, and spinach, always paired with Vitamin C-rich foods to enhance uptake.
Build Strong Bones: Source calcium from non-dairy options like fortified milk beverages, broccoli, kale, and tahini, while limiting salt to prevent calcium loss.
Support Structural Health: Include magnesium-rich foods such as chia seeds, salmon, and chicken to support bone maintenance and modulate inflammation.
Boost Digestive Health: Target 40 grams of fiber daily from fruits, vegetables, lentils, and nuts, specifically incorporating soluble fiber from beans and ground flaxseeds for glycemic control.
Nurture Your Microbiome: Combine probiotics from fermented foods like sauerkraut with prebiotics from garlic and apples to create a synergistic effect that supports intestinal function and immune health.

Ready to get started? Click the button below to access your tailored PlexusDx meal planning tool. We know that individual tastes and needs vary, so we have made it easy to adjust your menu while staying compliant with your plan. Follow this simple flow to customize your week:

Locate the meal you wish to change on your planner.
Click the three dots next to the meal.
Select “Swap recipe” from the menu.
Choose between “Swap” (for this meal only) or “Swap all” (for all instances of this meal).
Keep clicking “Swap” to browse alternatives that automatically match your plan's rules, such as gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options.

PlexusDx provides educational information about genetic predispositions only. This content is not medical advice. Always discuss genetic findings, test results, symptoms, and treatment decisions with your healthcare provider or an allergist to determine appropriate care for your situation.

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