14 Nov How to Start an Elimination Diet After an IgG Test

Once you receive your IgG food sensitivity results, the next step is usually an elimination diet—a structured plan where you temporarily avoid your highest-reactive foods so you can see how your body responds.

This guide will walk you through how to start an elimination diet after taking Pinnertest’s Food Sensitivity Test, what to expect, and how to make the process simple and effective.

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Step 1: Understand Your Pinnertest Results

Your report will show which foods your immune system reacted to most strongly. These are usually the best foods to remove first during the elimination phase.

Most people focus on the highest reactive foods and any foods they eat often. This targeted approach prevents unnecessary restriction.

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Step 2: Create Your “Safe Food List”

Use your Pinnertest report to make a simple list of:

• Foods to avoid (highest reactive)
• Foods to limit (moderate reactive)
• Foods to enjoy freely (low-reactive or non-reactive)

Keep this list on your phone so it’s easy to reference while shopping or cooking.

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Step 3: Plan Your First 2 Weeks

The first two weeks are the adjustment phase. Choose simple, non-reactive meals like:

• Grilled proteins you tolerate well
• Vegetables from your safe list
• Gluten-free grains (if tolerated)
• Healthy fats like olive oil or avocado (if non-reactive)

Keeping meals simple helps you spot patterns more clearly.

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Step 4: Track Your Symptoms

Use a basic journal to track:

• Energy levels
• Bloating, discomfort, or bowel changes
• Headaches or migraines
• Skin changes
• Sleep quality

Patterns often become clear within 2–4 weeks.

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Step 5: Stay Consistent for 4–8 Weeks

Most people follow elimination for 4–8 weeks before considering reintroduction. This gives inflammation time to settle and symptoms time to improve.

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Step 6: Reintroduce Foods Slowly (Optional)

Reintroduction should be slow and controlled:

1. Pick one food from your “avoid” list.
2. Eat a small amount and wait 48–72 hours.
3. Track any symptoms.
4. If no reaction, try a normal serving and continue monitoring.

If symptoms return, that food may still be a trigger.

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Why This Works Better Than Guessing

Because IgG reactions are delayed, guessing your trigger foods is extremely difficult. Using Pinnertest results helps you:

• Avoid unnecessary restriction
• Focus on foods most likely to matter
• See clearer progress in less time

This article is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

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