Meal plan grocery list
Chicken breast
Salmon
Ground turkey
Sweet potatoes
Zucchini
Carrots
Spinach
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Blueberries
Strawberries
Apples
Bananas
Almonds
Brown rice
Quinoa
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Almond milk
Eggs
Avocado
Butternut squash
Kale
Green beans
Garlic
Ginger
Lemon
Lime
Turkey bacon
Flax seeds
Chia seeds
Sea salt
Black pepper
Meal plan overview
Identify food sensitivities with the 30-Day Meal Plan for Elimination Diet. This plan guides you through a structured approach to eliminating and reintroducing foods to pinpoint triggers. Enjoy simple, allergen-free recipes that make the elimination process straightforward and manageable.
Each day, you'll follow a clear plan that helps you discover how different foods affect your body. This plan supports your journey to better health by making the elimination diet both easy and effective.
Foods to eat
- Low-GI Fruits: Berries, apples, and pears.
- Non-Starchy Vegetables: Leafy greens, broccoli, and bell peppers.
- Lean Proteins: Fish, chicken, tofu, and legumes.
- Whole Grains: Barley, brown rice, and whole grain pasta.
- Healthy Fats: Olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
✅ Tip
Foods not to eat
- Simple Carbohydrates: White bread, white rice, and sugary snacks.
- Saturated Fats: High-fat meats and full-fat dairy products.
- Fried Foods: High in unhealthy fats and calories.
- Processed Snacks: Often high in sugar and unhealthy fats.
Main benefits
The Low Cholesterol Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance focuses on foods that help manage insulin sensitivity while keeping cholesterol levels in check. It includes a balance of low-glycemic carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats from sources like olive oil, nuts, and seeds.
🎓 Recommended nutrient breakdown
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Food alternatives
To maintain balanced nutrition while on an elimination diet, try these substitutions:
- For a nutrient-dense carb, quinoa can replace brown rice in meals.
- To boost healthy fats, avocado slices can replace coconut oil in dishes.
- For added protein, tempeh can replace ground turkey in stir-fries and salads.
- To increase fiber, chia seeds can replace flax seeds in smoothies and oatmeal.
- For added flavor, fresh herbs can replace sea salt and black pepper in meals.
How to budget on this meal plan
Extra tips
Any healthy snack ideas?
Here are some elimination diet-friendly snacks:
- Sliced cucumber with hummus
- Apple slices with sunflower seed butter
- Carrot sticks with guacamole
- Rice cakes with avocado
- Homemade pear sauce
- Plain coconut yogurt with berries
- Boiled eggs
What should I drink on this meal plan?
On an elimination diet, drink options include water infused with safe fruits like pear or cucumber, herbal teas that are free from common allergens, and plain coconut water. Homemade broths made from allowed ingredients can provide additional nutrients, and safe plant-based milks like rice milk can be a good alternative to dairy.
How to get even more nutrients?
Meal plan suggestion
30-day meal plan for elimination diet
Day 1
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and avocado
- Lunch: Grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli and brown rice
- Dinner: Baked salmon with roasted butternut squash and green beans
- Snack: Apple slices with almond butter
Day 2
- Breakfast: Smoothie with almond milk, banana, blueberries, and flax seeds
- Lunch: Turkey bacon and avocado salad with kale and lemon dressing
- Dinner: Ground turkey and quinoa stuffed zucchini
- Snack: Carrot sticks with a handful of almonds
Day 3
- Breakfast: Chia seed pudding with almond milk and strawberries
- Lunch: Chicken and sweet potato salad with spinach and olive oil dressing
- Dinner: Lemon garlic salmon with cauliflower rice and steamed carrots
- Snack: Banana slices with a sprinkle of chia seeds
Day 4
- Breakfast: Omelette with kale, zucchini, and a side of avocado
- Lunch: Ground turkey stir-fry with broccoli and brown rice
- Dinner: Baked chicken breast with roasted butternut squash and green beans
- Snack: Blueberry and almond parfait with almond milk
Day 5
- Breakfast: Smoothie with almond milk, strawberries, banana, and chia seeds
- Lunch: Salmon salad with spinach, quinoa, and lemon dressing
- Dinner: Turkey bacon and sweet potato hash with broccoli
- Snack: Apple slices with a handful of almonds
Day 6
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and avocado
- Lunch: Grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli and brown rice
- Dinner: Lemon garlic salmon with cauliflower rice and steamed carrots
- Snack: Carrot sticks with a handful of almonds
Day 7
- Breakfast: Smoothie with almond milk, blueberries, banana, and flax seeds
- Lunch: Ground turkey and quinoa stuffed zucchini
- Dinner: Baked chicken breast with roasted butternut squash and green beans
- Snack: Blueberry and almond parfait with almond milk
Repeat this plan 4 times.
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- Written by our editorial team.
- Published on May 31, 2024
- Updated on Oct 1, 2024