ALLERGY vs
INTOLERANCE
FROM THE DOCTORS
• Caused by certain types of foods and could be life threatening
• Develops gradually and may be caused by overconsumption of certain foods
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
SHARED SYMPTOMS
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS
• Rash, hives or itchy skin
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Sudden drop in blood pressure
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Gas, cramps or bloating
• Heartburn
• Headache
• Irritability or nervousness
COMMON FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES TRIGGERS THAT CAUSE ABOUT 90 % OF FOOD ALLERGIES
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts( Walnuts, pecans and almonds)
• Fish, shell fish
• Milk
• Eggs
• Soy
• Wheat
MILK
ELIMINATION STRATEGY
• Keep a diary of the foods you eat and the symptoms you have
• Stop eating some foods to help figure out what causes the symptoms
• Take an allergy test
HOW TO PREVENT SYMPTOMS
• Learn which foods – and how much – cause you to have symptoms. Either avoid the food or only have as much as you can without triggering symptoms
• When you eat out, ask your server about how your meal will be prepared. It may not always be clear from the menu whether some dishes contain problem foods
• Learn to read food labels and check the ingredients for trigger foods. Don’ t forget to check condiments and seasonings – they may contain MSG or another additives that can cause symptoms
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