Had an interesting conversation today with some customers about how food makes you feel. This is how I summed it up. A) If certain food makes you feel sick then dont eat it. B) If certain foods make you have heart burn, indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea then dont eat it. C) If certain foods make you feel off in any way then dont eat it Yes this sounds like common sense but most people feel this is normal and will have an excuse for it like, I ate too much or it doesnt like me but I like it. All the above signs are reactions of sensitivity or allergies. Bellow is some helpful hints to determine the differences of Allergy, Intolerances... What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an immune system response. It is caused when the body mistakes an ingredient in food — usually a protein — as harmful and creates a defense system (antibodies) to fight it. An allergic reaction occurs when the antibodies are battling an invading food protein. The most common food allergies are shellfish, nuts, fish, eggs, peanuts, wheat (gluten), and milk. What is food intolerance? Food intolerance is a digestive system response rather than an immune system response. It occurs when something in food irritates a person’s digestive system or when a person is unable to properly digest, or break down, the food. Intolerance to lactose, which is found in milk and other dairy products, is the most common food intolerance. What are the symptoms of a food allergy? Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to severe, and the amount of food necessary to trigger a reaction varies from person to person. Symptoms of a food allergy may include: Rash or hives Nausea Cramping stomach pain Diarrhea Itchy skin Shortness of breath Chest pain Swelling of the airways to the lungs Anaphylaxis is a very serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction that involves a sudden drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness and body system failure. What are the symptoms of food intolerance? Symptoms of food intolerance include: Nausea Stomach pain Gas, cramps or bloating Vomiting Heartburn Diarrhea Headaches Irritability or nervousness Hope this helps. :)
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 02:09:24 +0000
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