A Functional Medicine Practitioner’s Guide to Food Reintroductions

All of us are finding ways to boost our immune systems. One of the most effective methods is to choose the right diet. Proper food selection protects you from many complexities, such as inflammation etc. Dietary elimination and reintroduction aid in the evaluation and treatment of the disease.It will give you a healthy long-term lifestyle. However, elimination and reintroduction are not for all patients. It may be harmful to those who suffer from severe illness.

Elimination of Diet and Food Reintroduction

Food reintroduction is done after the elimination diet. Elimination is the short-term diet plan that patients follow. After this period, you include the food in your daily routine that you missed a lot. Many of you felt great and only missed one of two foods.

 

For example, IgE-mediated food allergies should be reintroduced into a patient’s life who is suffering from anaphylactic shock. It is reintroduced in the presence of a professional health coach. A functional medicine elimination diet reduces the stress level in the body, and food reintroduction may occur at home.

 

After successfully following the elimination diet, food reintroduction is important. Eating food that is restricted for a specific period plays an important role in optimal health. It also confirms that your body takes essential nutrients. Special care is needed for those patients who have digestive issues. Show your body food that is beneficial for the immune system. Picking up the food that is your favorite, such as eggs, yogurt, etc. Make sure that your diet does not include foods that are sensitive to your immune system. A functional medicine practitioner never suggests reintroducing these foods!

How to reintroduce food?

It is important to choose the right time and method to reintroduce food. Here we will discuss some tips about the reintroduction process.

  1. Reintroduce Foods at the Appropriate Time

Reintroduce foods when you feel good mentally and physically. The best time to reintroduce food is when your digestion is calm.

  1. Begin by gradually adding

Reintroduce foods in very small amounts, especially when you feel comfortable. Follow the rule of starting low and slow!

  1. Eat Food Correctly

During the reintroduction process, chew the food well. Make sure that you are in a relaxed state before you start to eat.

  1. Avoid Craving Being Led

Think about your overall diet and your body’s requirements for food. Don’t randomly reintroduce foods.

Keep Track of Your Emotions?

It is important to track how you feel during food reintroduction. You may experience symptoms that are not good for you, such as joint pain, headaches, etc. However, you may notice some skin symptoms.If you feel that something is not good for you, then stop eating that food. It is good to wait and again follow a diet as you did before the food reintroduction process. 

When Should You Reintroduce Food?

As explained earlier, elimination diets are short-term activities. After the specific period, you have to reintroduce the eliminated foods back into your life. The period may vary between 21 and 30 days.

The Bottom Line

Extra care is needed during the food reintroduction process. Follow the instructions given by your functional medicine practitioners!