reintroduction of foods after AIP

[momof2boys]

I've been on my AIP cleanse diet for three weeks.  I feel good but very restricted.  It's so time consuming to plan and prepare meals.  Aside from my depression(which is currently under control with an antidepressant), I don't have  any immediate symptoms that I'm aware of when I consume foods that my lab work indicates I'm sensitive to.  I know I will not introduce gluten/grains again ever, but I'm wondering about coffee and eggs.  Since they are cross reactive  with gluten, I don't want to sabotage  my efforts by consuming then if my body is only going to react as if I'm eating gluten...but I'm asymptomatic so how will I know???  I'm in love with my morning cup of Joe...the past three days I've had one cup in the morning with no issues.

[EJ]

It's possible your lab tests showing sensitivities aren't accurate if you don't have symptoms. I would start reintroductions slowly and see if anything makes you feel worse.

As for cross-reactivity, here's Sarah's article about cross-reactivity: www.thepaleomom.com/2013/03/gluten-cross-reactivity-update-how-your-body-can-still-think-youre-eating-gluten-even-after-giving-it-up.html.

It's possible you might have a reaction, but if you have no digestive symptoms and aren't Celiac...I personally wouldn't worry about it much. But introduce them slowly and see how you feel. That's the best test

[ccobine]

It's equally possible that you are sensitive to certain foods , but eating them occasionally won't cause a discernible reaction. I am sensitive to eggs, but I can eat them every day for about a week before I start reacting. If I do something like that and then react, it can be several months before I can reintroduce that food. Introduce slowly, rotate your food, and track symptoms.


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[joromero]

I have the same thing as ccobine - I can eat egg yolks, but not egg whites. If I eat a whole egg, say scrambled or in an omelette I'm fine - but if I have it the next day I'll flare up. It's the same with sugars. A lot of it is to do with moderation. Have you read Eileen Laird's ebook on Reintroductions on AIP? www.phoenixhelix.com/2014/04/27/introducing-my-e-book/ Just might be another resource that helps.