The Proper Diet for Leaky Gut

The "No-No Foods

If you are suffering from Leaky Gut Syndrome, then you will need to eliminate certain things from your diet for a minimum of 30 days so your body can start to heal.

Let's start with the fruits and vegetables you should not eat. Stay away from all citrus fruits, strawberries, papayas, bananas and kiwis. The vegetables that you should cut from your diet are beans, potatoes, corn, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, peanuts and eggplants.

Dairy products are a big no-no, and this includes eggs.


Foods with yeast in them are off limits. Some examples of foods that always contain yeast are bread, bagels, malt beverages, beer, cider, fruit skins and wine. For a more comprehensive list, just click on Foods with Yeast.

Certain grains, such as rye, barley, millet and oats should not be eaten.

Liquids such as vinegar, honey, vanilla, and drinks with caffeine in them also need to be removed completely from your diet.

Unfortunately, chocolate also falls into the "no category".

I wish I did not have to give you this big "no-no" list, but it is vitally important that you eliminate these foods from your diet for the period of time it takes for your body to heal from Leaky Gut Syndrome. The good news is you won't have to eliminate these items forever..



I need to make a disclaimer. I am not a physician, just a regular person providing information on a topic I have researched. Please consult a medical professional who is experienced in treating this disorder. This information is only meant to be a place for you to start as you learn about Leaky Gut Syndrome.

The Yes Foods

In the event that you are suffering from Leaky Gut Syndrome, you will need to modify your diet until your body heals. I just wrote a post on all of the items you should not eat, now let's get to the foods that you should eat! I have alphabetized the safe fruits and vegetables and placed the list directly below.

  apples
  apricots
  avocados
  beets
  berries (except strawberries)
  bok choy
  brown rice
  brussels sprouts
  carrots
  cherries
  cilantro
  coconut milk
  dandelion greens
  figs
  grapes
  kale
  lettuce
  nectarines
  onions
  parsnips
  peaches
  pears
  pine nuts
  plums spinach
  pumpkin seeds
  sprouts
  sunflower seeds
  wild rice

Stick to these foods for the first 30 days, then you can start to add fish, chicken and turkey into your meals. Do not add all three at the same time, rather, introduce one type of meat into your diet, and wait three days before trying anything else new.

Once you have some success, you can start allowing other items that were once restricted back into your diet, like Nightshade vegetables, beans and soy. As far as fruits go, you can start back introducing papayas and pineapples.

Keep slowly introducing the restricted foods, just remember to not jump the gun.  You need to start incorporating these foods back into your diet slowly and safely.  Give your body time to show you if it is ready for each new thing.  Introduce one new food at a time and wait three days in-between.

I need to make a disclaimer. I am not a physician, just a regular person providing information on a topic I have researched. Please consult a medical professional who is experienced in treating this disorder. This information is only meant to be a place for you to start as you learn about Leaky Gut Syndrome.