What is an Elimination Diet?
By Don Saladino, Coach & Health Entrepreneur
The Elimination Diet: A Reset That Builds Awareness, Not Restriction
If you’ve ever said, “I just want to feel better in my body,” this is where that starts.
The Elimination Diet is a structured, short-term approach designed to help you understand how food impacts your energy, digestion, recovery, and overall performance.
Rather than guessing which foods work for you, this process removes common inflammatory triggers first, then strategically reintroduces them so your body can give clear feedback.
This is not about cutting calories or chasing perfection. It is about creating awareness. You will receive the 6-Week Elimination Plan & a Recipe Guide. Buy Now ($35) … or keep reading to learn more.
WHAT THE ELIMINATION DIET IS
The Elimination Diet works by temporarily removing common inflammatory and highly reactive foods, then reintroducing them in a controlled and intentional way. This removes noise from the system and allows you to clearly see how different foods affect how you feel and perform.
Most people are not “bad” at nutrition. They are simply overwhelmed by conflicting advice and eating too many different foods at once to identify patterns. This process simplifies things so clarity can emerge.
Phase 1: Create a Clean Foundation
Phase 1 is all about simplifying. We temporarily remove common inflammatory foods and focus on clean, nutrient-dense meals that support digestion and recovery.
During this phase, many people experience improved energy, less bloating, better digestion, and more stable hunger cues. This is not because of restriction, but because the digestive system is given space to calm down and reset.
The goal of Phase 1 is not to stay here forever. It is to establish a clean baseline so your body’s signals become easier to interpret.
Phase 2: Reintroduce With Purpose
Once your system feels stable, we begin reintroducing foods strategically.
Instead of guessing, you begin to observe how specific foods affect your energy levels, digestion, recovery, and training performance. You learn which foods support you and which ones may create friction.
This phase is about knowledge. You are not labeling foods as good or bad. You are learning how your body responds so you can make decisions that align with your goals and lifestyle.
Why This Works
Most people aren’t “sensitive to everything.” They are simply eating everything all the time. When too many variables are present, it becomes impossible to identify what is actually causing issues.
The elimination process creates clarity instead of confusion. It removes the guesswork and replaces it with real feedback from your body.
This is not a forever diet. It is a short-term learning phase designed to help you build a sustainable, personalized way of eating that supports long-term health, performance, and consistency.
The Goal
Better energy.
Better digestion.
Better performance.
Better awareness.
Once you understand your body’s signals, you stop guessing and start eating with confidence. The Elimination Diet gives you a framework to learn what works for you so nutrition becomes a tool, not a source of stress.
This isn’t a forever diet. It’s a learning phase that helps you build a sustainable, personalized way of eating that supports your lifestyle and training. See a sneak peek.
What You Get When You Purchase
When you purchase the Elimination Diet, you receive two resources designed to work together:
The 6-Week Elimination Diet Guide and The Elimination Diet Recipe Book
The guide walks you through the full 6-week reset, explaining exactly what to remove, why it matters, and how to reintroduce foods so you can clearly understand how your body responds. It covers mindset, protein guidelines, shopping lists, Phase 1 elimination, Phase 2 reintroduction, and how to turn what you learn into a sustainable way of eating.
The recipe book includes 50+ simple, repeatable recipes across both Phase 1 and Phase 2, built specifically to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and maintain lean muscle throughout the process.
Every recipe is designed to be:
Easy to prep and repeat
Under 500 calories per serving
High in protein (most fall between 25–40g per serving)
Aligned exactly with the rules of each phase
You’ll find:
Shakes and breakfasts
Batch-cook protein, vegetable, and carb bases
Mix-and-match meal prep options
Fully built meals for both Phase 1 and Phase 2
Slow-cooker recipes in Phase 2 for easier digestion and convenience
This is not a gourmet cookbook. It is a systems-based recipe guide meant to remove decision fatigue, simplify your week, and make consistency easy.
The goal is not variety for variety’s sake. The goal is clarity and structure.
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6-Week Elimination Meal Plan
The Elimination Diet is a short, structured reset designed to help you finally understand how food truly affects yourbody. Instead of guessing what’s “good” or “bad,” you’ll follow a proven elimination and reintroduction process that reveals which foods support your energy, digestion, and performance and which ones hold you back. This isn’t a forever diet or extreme restriction. It’s a practical, science-backed way to reduce inflammation, eliminate confusion, and build long-term confidence in your food choices.