In the second article in our series on nutrition, Judy Buttriss explains the science behind the most common food allergies and intolerances A casual glance through the tabloid press and weekend supplements could easily leave you thinking that we have a major food allergy epidemic in...
People often confuse food allergies & food intolerances, but the two are actually completely different What is a food allergy? This happens when the body's immune system, which protects the body from infection, sees a specific food as a threat. This leads to an immune response in which chemi...
Food intolerances in pets can follow a similar pattern. So, the multi-ingredient principle provides healthy options that often work wonderfully for pets with sensitive stomachs or food intolerances. When it comes to food allergies and intolerances, most experts will tell you there’s no one size ...
While some allergies are mild, they can also be a serious medical emergency. In fact, many people with serious food allergies carry an adrenaline injection. It can slow the reaction to allow time for them to receive emergency medical attention. What’s a food intolerance? Food intolerances don...
Some of the most common foods that people are allergic to include shellfish, eggs, peanuts, soy foods, wheat, sesame, tree nuts, fish, and milk. Many people confuse food allergies and food intolerances, but they’re two different things. Understanding the difference is important if you experi...
Davis offered a few examples of different intolerances that people can have. One example is being lactose intolerant. If a person does not have lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose, then more water is brought into the gut and that can result in diarrhea or bloating. Another examp...
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Food intolerances are commonly linked to irritable bowel syndrome, but as scientists from the Nutrition Journal point out, there’s no conclusive evidence that this is the case. The three most common food intolerances are lactose intolerance (a type of sugar found in dairy products), casein ...
1.Consequences of food allergy 30000 emergency room visits 2000 hospitalizations 1 2. Strategy 1:2 Reasons: you may be missing out and may misdiagnose 3between food intolerance and food allergy Intolerances:4and challenging Allergies: life-threatening ...
“When you remove the foods that are ‘toxic’ to your body because they activate your immune response, weight loss happens naturally.” The simplest way to determine whether you’re reacting to these foods is to remove them for at least 21 days. I’ll guide you through the entire process...