From Education to Execution: Making Elimination Diets Work in Real Life with Laurie Gauguin

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Send a textIf you’ve ever stared at your elimination diet food list thinking, “What on earth am I supposed to eat?”, this episode is for you. Alyssa sits down with professional chef Laurie Gauguin, author of Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets, to talk about the part of healing no one prepares you for: Actually implementing the elimination diet.Together, Alyssa and Laurie discuss:Why elimination diets often fail (and it’s not lack of willpower)The biggest mistake people make when starting LEAP or low FODMAPHow to cook when your “safe food” list feels randomWhy simplicity (1-2-3 ingredient meals) can accelerate gut healingHow to stay motivated when food feels restrictiveMaking elimination diets work for familiesWhy mindset and support systems matter more than perfectionAbout Laurie Gauguin:Laurie Gauguin has cooked professionally for more than 20 years. For many years, she has cooked custom meals for clients following myriad special diets. She partners with dietitians to help patients succeed on their medically-prescribed diets and feel enthusiastic about mealtimes. Her first-hand experience with elimination diets informed her desire to write her book: Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets. Under the direction of her dietitian, Laurie completed a 3-month elimination diet and understands the challenges and rewards of the process. Her life’s work is to help others regain their health.Connect with Laurie here: Instagram: @cheflauriegauguin Website: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/Heal Simply: 1-2-3 Ingredient Recipes for Elimination Diets: https://www.cheflauriegauguin.com/my-bookConnect with Alyssa here: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck. -If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.The Gut Health Dialogues drops new episodes weekly to help you uncover root causes, not just treat symptoms. Tune in for gut health insights, client transformation, and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.

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