If you’ve ever been told to cut out half your favorite foods just to feel better, this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Alison Marras who is a Holistic Nutritionist and published author , to talk about the truth behind elimination diets—and whether they’re actually necessary for healing your gut.

We’re diving into:

✅ Why food sensitivities aren’t just about what you eat, but how your body processes food (and how stress plays a huge role)

✅ The biggest myths around elimination diets—and how they can actually backfire

✅ How to retrain your nervous system so your body stops overreacting to food

✅ What the gut-brain connection has to do with healing (hint: everything)

✅ Simple, realistic tweaks you can make right now to support your gut without going super restrictive

Whether you're in the middle of an elimination diet, considering one, or trying to find a more balanced approach, this episode will help you zoom out, calm your nervous system, and start healing in a way that actually feels good.

Tune in and learn how to eat with more freedom, support your gut, and stop fearing your food!

💖 Need help figuring out what your gut is telling you? Take our Root Cause Gut Assessment Quiz (it takes less than 2 minutes!)

Connect with Alison:

📲 Instagram: [@foodbymars]

🌎 Website: [foodbymars.com]

📖 The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook: [link]

🎁 Free 20-min. Meal Prep Guide: [link]

🤖 Free Noursihing Meal Plan Bot: [link]