Elimination Diet Shopping List

Fruits

Apples

Apricots 

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Cherries

Coconut

Figs 

Huckleberries

Kiwi

Kumquat Loganberries

Mangoes

Melons

Mulberries

Nectarines

Papayas

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Raspberries

Note: Dried fruits are okay in moderation, but please use very sparingly as they are still high in concentrated sugars and even though they’re natural sugars and better than a candy bar, they still spike blood sugar levels, keep us relying on sweeteners to boost us up, and also be constipating for many people. You can reconstitute them by soaking in warm water until they plump back up which will cut down their constipating effects. Avoid dried bananas and raisins entirely, since grapes (and bananas) are not allowed on the program.

Vegetables

Artichoke

Arugula

Asparagus

Avocado

Bamboo shoots

Beet & beet greens

Bok Choy

Broccoflower

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Celery root (celeriac)

Chives

Cucumber

Dandelion greens

Endive

Jicama

Kale

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Mushrooms: all

Onions

Pak choi

Okra

Red leaf chicory

Sea vegetables/seaweed:

kelp, dulse, hijiki, arame, wakame

Radishes

Rutabaga

Snow peas

Spinach

Sprouts: all

Squash: winter & summer

Swiss chard

Turnip

Watercress

Zucchini

Beans

Lentils: brown, red, green, yellow, French

Split peas

Chickpeas

All beans, except soy 

(edamame)

Non-Gluten Grains

Amaranth

Millet

Quinoa: red & white

Teff

Buckwheat

Rice: brown, red, black (forbidden rice), wild

Cereals & Pasta

Puffed brown rice

Puffed millet

Brown rice pasta

100% Buckwheat noodles

Kelp noodles

Rice crackers

Bread & Baking

Arrowroot powder

Baking soda

Baking powder (non-aluminum)

Rice bran

Gluten & yeast-free breads

Quinoa flakes

Flours: brown rice, teff, millet,

tapioca, amaranth, garbanzo bean, coconut, chestnut, sorghum

Flesh Foods

Free-range chicken, turkey, duck

Lamb

Buffalo

Wild game: venison, quail, pheasant, rabbit

Cold water ocean fish: wild pacific salmon, ocean char, cod, halibut, haddock, sole, pollack, tuna, stripped bass

Water-packed canned tuna (without added soy protein)

Sardines

Anchovies

Oils

Almond

Flax seed

Coconut (best for cooking at high temperatures)

Olive

Pumpkin

Safflower

Sesame

Sunflower

Walnut

Hazelnut

Truffle 

Note: Please make sure oils are unrefined, extra virgin, non-gmo, organic, cold-pressed, etc.

Vinegars

Apple cider

Balsamic

Red wine

Rice

Tarragon

Ume plum

Nuts & Seeds

Almonds

Cashews

Flax seeds

Hazelnuts (filberts)

Pecans

Poppy seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Sesame seeds

Sunflower seeds

Walnuts

Hemp seeds

Note: All of the above can be consumed as butters and spreads (tahini, almond butter, etc). Nuts and seeds are best consumed raw (not roasted) and unsalted.

Dairy substitutes

Almond milk (unsweetened)

Hemp milk (unsweetened)

Hazelnut milk (unsweetened)

Coconut milk or water

Rice (whole grain, brown rice)

*rice milk is the most processed 

of the dairy substitutes and often sweetened. Other dairy substitutes preferred.

Beverages

Teas: herbal, white, rooibos, green, yerba mate 

Kombucha

Mineral water

Spring water

Fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juice* made with only Clean-approved fruits and vegetables

Herbs, Spices & Extracts

Allspice

Anise

Basil

Bay leaf

Caraway seeds

Cardamom

Celery seeds

Cinnamon

Clove

Coriander

Cumin

Dandelion

Dill

Dry mustard

Fennel

Garlic

Ginger

Mint

Nutmeg

Oregano

Parsley

Saffron

Sage

Salt-free herbal blends

Savory

Sea salt

Tarragon

Thyme

Turmeric

Vanilla extract (pure)

Raw cacao

Carob (unsweetened)

Note: Small amounts of chili and cayenne powders are acceptable if you know you aren’t allergic to 

nightshades

Condiments

Mustard (made with apple cider vinegar)

Nutritional yeast

Wheat free tamari*

Nama shoyu*

Miso*

*These have small amounts on fermented soy - avoid if you know you are sensitive to soy

Sweeteners

Whole fruit sweeteners (dates)

Brown rice syrup

Stevia

Xylitol

Agave (definitely not the preferred choice, but okay in moderation)

Note: The sweet taste in general is meant for us to consume in small amounts. Natural fructose in whole fruits are available seasonally and come “packaged” with beneficial fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Unfortunately, we’ve grown accustomed to having them readily available whenever we want. We consume too many empty calories and this has detrimental effects on our bodies and emotions.

We do suggest agave as an alternative to refined sugar, but we highly recommend that any processed sweetener always be used in moderation, especially during a cleansing program where the detoxification organs are working extra hard. Our preferred sugar replacement is stevia, an herb that does not affect blood sugar and contains zero calories. It comes in liquid, powder and whole leaf form and can be used in any recipe or in your shakes.

Raw and organic honey is another less processed alternative to refined sugar, as it contains beneficial enzymes and aids digestion but it’s best to use it sparingly only after the 21 day program as it’s still a concentrated sugar.

A cleanse such as this one will help to identify our emotional and physical triggers, habits and eating behaviors. When we eliminate toxins, encourage healthy microflora growth in our digestive tracts, and begin introducing more greens (especially in the form of fresh juices), quite often sugar cravings begin to disappear, and our bodies find a healthy balance.