FOODS TO INCLUDE:

• Distilled water, herbal teas, pure juices
• Fresh, non-acidic vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach, carrots, celery, garlic, turnips, cabbage, Brussels sprouts or better yet, juice your veggies!
• Peeled fruit (raw or juiced). Peeling helps to remove hard to digest fiber.
• Alfalfa – anti-inflammatory
• Garlic – overall cleanser
• Peas, beans, lentils are great sources of protein.
• Brown rise, millet, quinoa, kamut, spelt (if tolerated)
• Olive, hemp, flaxseed oil – soothing and anti-inflammatory
• white poultry meat (skinless) and fish

**Fresh fruits and vegetables help to improve bowel function, provide essential immune-boosting properties and helps to eliminate toxic build-up. Peel fruit and try to juice vegetables.

FOODS TO AVOID:

• All wheat products
•  dairy products
• red meats and pork
•  chocolate
•  corn
•  nuts
•  eggs
•  foods with artificial additives/preservatives
•  spicy foods
•  vinegar products (pickles)
•  fried and processed foods
•  saturated fats, sugary foods (refined sugars)
•  soft drinks
•  alcohol and caffeine.

During an acute attack, try juicing all fruits and vegetables for 2-3 days.

NOTE: If bleeding occurs, Strauss Immune Plus capsules may be necessary. If constipation persists, Strauss Natura-Lax capsules are very effective.

Herbs to soothe the colon: Slippery Elm powder. Mix 1 tsp of slipper elm powder to a cup of boiling water and consume before meals.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

• Incorporate the “All Time Best Diet” into your lifestyle.
• Choose a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Make your plate colourful!
• Drink plenty of pure water daily.
• Avoid all genetically altered foods
• Avoid the use of microwaves
• Choose stainless steel or glass cookware instead of aluminium.

There are many things you can do to improve your overall health. Remember, you are what you eat, so think twice before consuming non-beneficial foods. Try to follow this diet at least 80% of the time but don’t be too hard on yourself. It is understandable if you include other foods once in a while. Consider the following:

Beverages:  Non-chlorinated water, natural juices (preferrably freshly juiced), herbal teas.

Desserts:     Fresh fruit, stewed fruit, dried fruit (unsulfured), carob, black-strap molasses, pure maple syrup.

Fats:              Olive oil, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil. NO animal fats.

Fruits:          Pears, apricots, ripe bananas, cherries, grapes (with seeds), papaya, melons (with seeds),   nectarines, peaches, plums, oranges, tangerines. Eat one type of truit at a time and avoid ALL genetically altered fruits, ie: seedless grapes and some apples. What had seeds before should have them now. Always have fresh fruits and vegetables at your finger tips.

Grains: Kamut, spelt, millet, quinoa, brown rice and whole grains. Kamut and spelt are believed to be some of the oldest grains. They are nutrient dense, containing significantly more protein and fiber than wheat. They are also low in gluten, therefore easier to digest than other grains. We also believe that these grains have not been genetically altered.

Juices:        Fresh, pure fruit juices (one type of fruit only). Vegetable juices may be blended together. Be cautious as   some mixtures may cause bloating. Add ground flaxseed and oat bran for extra nutrients.

Meat:           Skinless chicken and turkey, white fish. Limit red meats.

Milk:             Rice, almond, coconut or organic soy milk. Minimize dairy products.

Nuts:            All nuts except roasted or salted.

Potatoes:     Baked, broiled or mashed. Scrub thoroughly and cook with the peel on.

Protein:        Peas, beans, lentils. Mix 1 tbsp of raw pinto bean flour into each meal.

Salads:          Shredded or finely chopped greens. Add fresh vegetables, legumes, and sprouts. Top with salt cured sauerkraut and a homemade salad dressing (flaxseed oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic and spices).

Seasonings: All herbs, spices, garlic, onions, chives, fresh lemon juice or sea salt.

Soups:            Homemade pea, barley, lentil, potato, bean and mushroom. Brown rice or millet can be added for extra nutrients and texture. Fresh garlic, onions and carrots can also be grated into your soup. Add your favourite herbs or spices for flavour.

Vegetables:  Juice, steam, bake or roast. Boost your vitamin and mineral intake by choosing a variety of fresh vegetables daily.