People are commonly allergic or intolerant to various types of food. You may know someone who is allergic to specific kinds of seafood or nuts. Some may be intolerant to consuming a certain texture of food. There may be those who have sensitive reactions toward food items that affect their mood, sleeping pattern, or bowel movement. Perhaps, you experience one of these things when served with specific food items. Nutritional research published in 2019 said that an estimated 20% of the worldwide population has various food intolerance, sensitivity, and allergy. 

There are various ways to discover these types of problems relating to various food types. We’re most familiar with symptoms that show up on the skin, affect breathing, or hurt the digestive system which makes people throw up or experience bowel issues. These symptoms could be dangerous though, so urgent medical attention is needed. 

One more reliable and safe way to learn about food intolerance, sensitivity, and allergy is by seeking the help of healthcare professionals. They may conduct allergy tests or other types of food tests to determine which food triggers these issues in an individual. One of these, which will be discussed in the following chapters, is called the Elimination Diet. 

If you are having a hard time sticking to a diet plan that calls for a variety of foods to eat, or are you someone with digestive issues and skin allergies who just can't seem to find the right diet, then perhaps the Lion Diet is the right diet for you. This diet may sound intimidating, but it's a type of elimination diet that will help you get rid of food triggers which may be beneficial in improving your overall health. Not only that, the Lion Diet is a straightforward type of elimination diet, meaning, it is easy to follow and does not require complicated meal planning compared to other types of elimination diet.

Imagine following a diet that doesn't require you to go grocery shopping for a ton of ingredients to meet your dietary needs. Sounds too good to be true? Well, the Lion Diet makes it possible.

In this beginner's guide, we will discuss the following topics you need to know about the Lion Diet: 

Elimination Diet and its principles and other types 

Lion Diet’s origin and principles 

The diet’s potential health benefits 

What foods to eat and eliminate 

Its pros and cons 

The cooking method and meat prep for this diet

Sample recipes and a weekly meal plan 

A 5-step guide on how to start the Lion Diet 

Bonus tips on how to successfully stick into the Lion Diet 

Are you excited to explore the Lion Diet yet? Before we get started, let’s learn first what exactly it is by identifying how the Lion Diet came about by discussing the Elimination Diet.