This Week's Nutrition and Health News

Here are some of my favorite nutrition and health articles from this week;

Still Counting Calories? Your Weight-Loss Plan May Be Outdated
(Dietitians and other healthcare professionals always say, "calories in vs. calories out"....but is it really that simple? Not necessarily)



Really? The Claim: Allergies Reduce the Risk of Cancer
(Should I be excited about my itchy eyes, scratchy throat, and runny nose?!?!)

Source: iStock Photo

First Lady Teams Up With Grocers Nationwide
(Ok, so let's say Obama is not longer president after 2012, I'm praying that Michelle Obama will continue her quest to help combat obesity! She's doing some amazing things for this country.)



Resist Temptation With All Your (Muscle) Might
(Clench your fists before you make a decision between let's say...fruit and a piece of cake. You might make a better choice. Sounds strange, but science is science!)


Source: iStock Photo


Milk Campaign Ended Amid Social Media Firestorm
(Some people are just so sensitive. I do believe milk is great for PMS prevention, actually. Or any milk alternative with 20-30% vitamin D and calcium. It really does work. For even more help, add a magnesium supplement.)

QUESTION: What was your favorite health and nutrition article from this week?

The Elimination Diet Experiment

I was recently approached by a doctor from The Ohio State University who works with individuals who have intolerances and allergies to certain foods and ingredients. He asked me how much I knew about elimination diets, to which I replied, "I know the basics, but not the details."

The main purpose of an elimination diet is to restrict all of the foods and ingredients to which many individuals tend to have allergies and/or intolerances. After discussing the diet details for a while, the doctor asked if I could be a resource for his clients who are trying to figure out how to eat on this diet (the diet typically lasts between 14 and 28 days). He then proceeded to ask me if I would try out the diet myself in order to learn firsthand how to eat on this highly restricted diet. You will probably think I'm crazy (since I already have a fairly restricted diet), but I agreed to try it. In reality, this is something I should have done a long time ago, since I have always had stomach and GI issues. I'm only trying the diet for one to two weeks. Who knows, maybe I'll feel even better!




**If you would like to read more about elimination diets, please check out this link, which explains them very well.**


I cannot provide the list of foods which must be eliminated (since people pay money for the actual details and support!), but I will provide examples of some of the foods I will be eating in the next week or two. And in case you were wondering, I am still following the low FODMAPs diet at the same time....

(the above photo is the list of foods I can and cannot eat)


Here are some of my staples on this diet:

Almond butter

Black beans

Quinoa

Gluten-free oats

Brown rice flour

Plain rice cakes

Veggie chips

Butternut squash

Spaghetti squash

Not included in the picture: Daiya cheese, organic chicken, and coconut milk kefir


I'm starting on Monday. I'll be keeping you updated as the week goes on.....


The things I do for work, my goodness. Wish me luck!!

Question: Have you ever tried an elimination diet? If so, did you learn about some foods to which you were intolerant or allergic?