Kaufmann Phase 2 Diet

Once you’ve completed Phase 1, you’re ready to advance to Phase 2! Developed by Doug Kaufmann of Know The Cause, the Phase 2 Diet is the next step in the Kaufmann Diet plan. This phase introduces a wider variety of foods and focuses on continuing to support your health and wellness journey with new dietary guidelines.

What You Can Add

You can gradually reintroduce fruits, brown rice, wild rice, sweet potatoes, and yams. Beans, chickpeas, and other legumes can also be added one at a time to determine your tolerance.

In Phase Two, you can enjoy honey and real maple syrup in small amounts, along with oatmeal and quinoa. Doug has also included organic wheat tortillas and homemade sourdough bread, but these should be consumed in moderation.

You should stay on Phase One for a few months or until your symptoms subside. Some people never go to Phase Two because they are comfortable and successful following Phase One. It’s your choice.

When you transition to Phase Two, you may find that you appreciate a handful of grapes or a bowl of oatmeal more. The amount of salt you add to your food will likely decrease once you remove processed foods from your diet, and your sugar cravings will lessen over time.

Most processed foods contain high levels of sodium, sugar, soy, and wheat. Embracing this diet will help you break numerous unhealthy habits, some of which you might not even have been aware of.

Can I Start the Kaufmann Diet in Phase 2?

Many people skip Phase One altogether and start with Phase Two. If you’re looking for a health-promoting eating plan that offers flexibility, this could be the right diet for you. You’ll discover what works for your body and helps you feel your best.

Everyone is different, and what is “healthy” for one person might be harmful to another. From my experience, starting with Phase Two can help you understand your body’s nutritional needs.

The Kaufmann Diet is a valuable learning experience for most people.

By eliminating inflammatory foods like dairy, corn, peanuts, soy, and toxic seed oils, you may find that your aches and pains subside. You might also experience increased energy, improved focus, and a happier disposition. It certainly happened to me.

A Good Rotation Diet

Add Phase Two foods one by one to see how your body reacts to each individually. For example, if you haven't consumed dairy in a few weeks, try eating a small amount of organic cheddar cheese and monitor for any reactions. Wait a few days to ensure there are no adverse effects.

If you feel okay, you can include that food in moderation.

Dairy can cause inflammation and excess mucus production, so if you don’t feel 100% after consuming cheese, you may want to avoid it for a few months before trying it again.

Everyone has different body chemistry, and by using this rotation diet, you can find your comfort zone.

Can Eat Wheat in Phase 2?

Wheat is allowed in tiny amounts in Phase Two. Try one serving and give it a few days to digest to ensure it agrees with you. If you have no adverse reactions, you can then consume it in very limited amounts.

If you have celiac disease, you should avoid wheat altogether. You can experiment with organic flour tortillas and homemade sourdough bread.

For pasta, Rao's imports theirs from Italy, where GMO ingredients are banned. Although it costs a bit more, it is worth it. Their tomato sauce, while not organic, is free from sugar and citric acid and has a homemade taste.

You might also enjoy Jovial brown rice pasta, which I love. My favorite is the tagliatelle—long ribbons of pasta that taste as if they are made from rice flour. They also offer cassava pasta, which I don’t particularly care for.

The Kaufmann Phase 2 Diet

Phase Two includes all the items in Phase One, plus the list of foods in Phase Two.

Add the Following Foods From Phase 1 for Phase 2

• Sugar: Honey and Pure Maple Syrup (in moderation)
• Fruit: Red apples. Dates, watermelon, and pineapple are very high in sugar, so they should be eaten in limited amounts. Fruits and vegetables should be firm and free from soft spots that could indicate mold.
• Vegetables: Add sweet potatoes and yams.
• Legumes: Peas, string beans, lentils, beans, chickpeas. No peanuts!
• Dairy: Cheddar, Parmesan, Provolone, Swiss, and other hard cheeses (in moderation)
• Beverages: Organic coffee (in moderation)
• Grains: Brown rice, oatmeal, millet, buckwheat, barley, amaranth, flour tortillas (in moderation), sourdough bread (in moderation)

What's NOT on the Phase 2 diet:

Coffee and The Kaufmann Diet

Over at Know the Cause, Michael Smith wrote an article about coffee, noting that coffee, a legume, can be contaminated with mycotoxins (mold). Coffee is also a heavily pesticide-sprayed crop. Smith advises, "If you feel you absolutely must have it, try to buy organic and avoid all the weird chemical creamers and sweeteners."

When I was in college in 1984, few of us were drinking coffee, and there were no Starbucks. Since then, the coffee industry has exploded, and it seems like everyone is addicted. If coffee is a deal-breaker for you, consider following the Kaufmann Diet while continuing to drink your coffee.

Dave Asprey, who suffered from mold toxicity and created the Bulletproof Diet, produces Danger Coffee, which is tested for various strains of mold and is grown without harmful herbicides and pesticides. You might consider trying it.

Asprey has mentioned on his podcasts, "Organic mold is still mold," so be cautious. Your seemingly innocent cup of coffee may not be as harmless as it appears.

Disclaimer

Talk with your doctor or licensed health care professional before changing your diet.