Food Intolerance
Food intolerance is a reaction that some people have after eating or drinking certain foods. Its also called food sensitives and is more common than allergies. Food intolerance reactions are usually caused by chemicals that are found naturally in foods or by chemicals that are added to foods such as preservatives, artificial colouring and flavouring. It also can be related to the amount of the food consumed and may not occur until a certain amount (threshold level) of the food is eaten, but this amount varies for each person.
Symptoms may include :
- Gut related symptoms such as reflux, bloating, nausea, abdominal cramping, excess wind and changes in bowels to constipation/diarrhoea or both
- Skin symptoms including rash, hives, eczema
- Nervous system symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, mood changes, anxiety
- Airway symptoms such as those involving the sinus and asthma.
How our dietitians help with food intolerances :
- Guide you through an elimination diet and challenge procedure to find the chemicals responsible for symptoms
- These can include: The Monash Low FODMAP Diet, The RPAH Chemical Elimination Diet, Lactose intolerance diets.
- Create an individually tailored dietary plan to ensure you’re getting the best nutrition
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