Combating harmful pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, starts with a healthy gut. Nutrition is a critical part of good health. Approximately 80% of the body’s immune system is located in the gut. While experiencing serious reactions to most foods, Irene created The Elimination Stage Transition (TEST) Diet. This total elimination diet meal plan has played a crucial role in her ability to become healthy as well as control food intolerances and IBD. Irene explains the interrelationship between diet, gut health, and general well-being, describing in straightforward terms how the food elimination diet plan helps the immune system stay strong and healthy.

This book also teaches the reader how to modify the transition diet and its recipes and adjust it to satisfy their taste, address health challenges, and help prevent illness, while treating gluten sensitivity. Irene coaches the reader in a personalized manner, teaching them how to customize their diet. This Elimination Diet Meal Plan approach is unique, in that, the diet can be altered when necessary.

Award-winning chef Marc Thuet and chef Marco Spalvieri share delicious health-promoting recipes that boost the immune system. When you are done reading this book, you will have the knowledge, direction, and step-by-step instructions to create a customized diet plan that is healthy and catered to your palate. Irene enables people to create Elimination Diet Plans that are not only healthy but also taste great.