Glossary
Elimination Diet
Definition: A structured, typically short-term process of removing specific foods to identify triggers for symptoms, followed by careful reintroduction.
Why it matters
Elimination diets are diagnostic tools, not long-term eating patterns. They work best with professional guidance to ensure nutritional adequacy during the elimination phase and a structured reintroduction process.
Example
Temporarily removing dairy for several weeks to see if digestive symptoms improve, then reintroducing it gradually to confirm the connection.