In this book, Amie Valpone shows you how to combat chronic inflammation and give your body a fresh start towards a healthy life. The author suffered for years from a range of illnesses and disorders, including Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, and leaky gut syndrome, and ultimately healed herself by changing her diet. During a 21-day elimination diet, you will identify which foods cause discomfort. Clear instructions for the gradual reintroduction of foods follow, along with a two-week meal plan and a detailed shopping list. The book offers over 200 recipes, all vegetarian and free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and refined sugar, including Beet Cream Soup with Honey-Chili Tortilla Strips, Carrot "Fettuccine" with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seeds.