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Sensitivities & Substitutions

  • Can bottled lemon juice work instead of buying so many lemons and squeezing by hand?
  • Can I have nightshades if they don't affect me? Am I supposed to eliminate all the foods that clearly affect me/upset my stomach? There are so many things in the recipes that upset my stomach, and I am making myself nuts over this.
  • Can kombucha or jun can be utilized as an alternative for fermented coconut water? I have no objection to coconut water, but making my own ferments puts a fair bit of quality control and affordability back in my hands.
  • Can one substitute kombucha or jun, or does fermented coconut water provide nutrients not found in either one of those options?
  • Can you please explain your warning about high histamines doing this program?
  • Can you please tell me if I can drink maca safely if I am nightshades sensitive? I started feeling better after omitting all nightshades from my diet, but am unsure as to whether the maca is flaring up my symptoms again.
  • Could you please comment on monk fruit, yacon syrup, and bee honey as sweeteners?
  • Do you have any tips against reflux, if the lemon drink in the morning does not feel good?
  • I am histamine intolerant and am not sure if I will be able to follow the program. What should I do?
  • I assume beet or radish greens would be ok in smoothies? If I don't tolerate kale and chard well, might it be best to steam these first?
  • I can’t do coconut milk. What other nut milks do you recommend?
  • I have a histamine intolerance as well as difficulties digesting foods high in FODMAPs. Do you have any suggestions to replace avocados, as well as apples and coconut, in the smoothie? I want to be sure I am not lacking in nutrients.
  • I have done a food sensitivity test, and I know I’m not sensitive to gluten, plus I never react when I eat wheat or gluten in general. Can I just keep eating it during the program?
  • I have histamine issues and do not consume citrus fruits. Could you tell me whether I can start my day with hot water and lemon? If not, then what substitute might there be?
  • I just accidentally ate some dairy! What should I do?
  • I recently found out I have multiple food allergies/sensitivities: If a recipe calls for one of these ingredients, do I just leave it out or try to substitute with something else?
  • I recently paid for a food sensitivity test, which says to minimize my intake of almonds. I just bought a bunch of almond milk. Since I can’t tell that I have any reaction to almonds, can I use it?
  • I'm having reflux after the morning lemon water and green smoothie w/pea protein powder (different brand). It's been difficult to swallow anything. I haven't begun the supplements yet. Could it be the protein powder?
  • I'm sensitive to lemons and vinegars, so I can't do the morning drink. Can I take Carmina Gest to replace this morning drink? And if so, when should I take it? I notice the bottle says to take it with a meal.
  • I've been avoiding oxalates for nearly a year, including having removed glutamines/glutamates, however, the pain, aches and stiffness has not yet changed. How long does it take to know if I need to continue avoiding those foods & supplements?
  • I've been having the Strawberries & Cream smoothie as an evening snack (even though it’s not considered a snack), after the Detox Juice (around 9 pm). I've also been adding collagen to help me sleep. Is that time OK?
  • If a gluten-free diet hasn't improved symptoms, would you still continue? If yes, for how long? (I tested negative for celiac disease).
  • Is chicory allowed on its own, or should it be used together with dandelion root? I have looked at the Dandy Blend, and unfortunately it’s an import and costs a fortune.
  • Is coconut butter a substitute for butter? If so, what stores have it and in which section? The dairy section? Also, what brand? I don't even know what I'm looking for exactly.
  • Is dairy a big no-no for Hashimoto’s?
  • Is Dandy Blend ok to drink if you have SIBO?
  • Is ghee allowed since the milk proteins and sugars are no longer present?
  • Is it okay to drink hot herbal tea less than one hour after taking thyroid medications? I am having some trouble with lemon water and apple cider vinegar, as they irritate my bladder.
  • Is it possible that drinking lemon water every morning can cause sun sensitivity? As in full blown hives after sun exposure? Or would that be a coincidence?
  • Is tea as bad as coffee in terms of caffeine intake?
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