The Mediterranean diet uses seasonings like oregano. Lemon is also added to many of the dishes. Fun fact: lemon helps stabilizes your appetite. It is recommended that Wine consumption should be 1-2 small glasses daily, coffee is consumed moderately because of it's mental stimulation properties. 

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FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them. Symptoms include:

Cramping, Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach bloating, Gas and flatulence.

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Removal of specific foods that may be causing allergic reactions or intolerance. Foods like: soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, caffeine, gluten, and nuts. Removal for about two weeks to a few months is necessary. Food allergies can have an affect in the immune system & cause immediate symptoms such as hives, rashes, puffy eyes, vomiting, & even anaphylaxis or late onset include indigestion, heartburn, nausea, cramps, headaches. 

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Juice cleanses can be anywhere from 3 days or more. It’s recommended that you begin slowly maybe jucing every other day at first and then increasing the days you juice for. The same method applies when you are ready to consume solid foods. Eliminating caffeine and alcohol during this time and eating clean will provide optimal benefits.  

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Calories should come from low-carb vegetables and protein. Although there are many benefits to this diet, there are some side effects: excess fat in the blood, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies to name a few. As a result, individuals on this diet or any diet should be closely monitored by an experienced team of practitioners.

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The Paleo approach is to consume the foods that cavemen consumed millions of years ago. During tis time the cultivation of grains and legumes, and processed, packaged foods, toxins, antibiotics and GMOs were not invention or added to foods. https://thepaleodiet.com/

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