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Are you doing all the right things yet you are still unable to lose weight? A hidden food allergy could be the cause...
Before you give up and prepare yourself to carry around those extra pounds for the rest of your life, take a moment to think about the food you eat. Did you know that f ood allergies and intolerances are not only responsible for weight gain, but are also the offenders behind a variety of uncomfortable everyday symptoms, such as: stomachaches, headaches, exhaustion, heartburn, and a puffy face. Here is what you need to know about food allergies and intolerances. Tired of Dieting? See How My Clients Did It...
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Food Allergies Vs. Food Intolerance?
A food allergy causes an immediate physical reaction - such as swelling, hives, or closing of the airways - while food intolerances have a more indirect set of symptoms that can surface anywhere from three hours to three days after consuming the offending food. This is due to the fact that an allergic reaction is a result of your immune system attacking what it perceives to be a threat, while an intolerance is a digestive issue that starts in the gut. Today, many people have intolerances and can go their entire lives without realizing that their discomfort and extra weight could have been eliminated by something so simple as a change of diet.
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Most Common Food Allergies
Between 50% and 90% of all severe allergic reactions to foods are caused by only eight foods.
- Milk - lactose
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Soy
- Wheat - gluten
Because food allergies can be especially harmful to your health, it's important to avoid any foods that may trigger a reaction. With intolerances or sensitivity
, some people can handle eating limited amounts of their upsetting foods. The problem is that most people, eat foods they are sensitive or allergic to several times a day. Every time that food enters the body, the immune system reacts and turns into a frenzy. But because symptoms are delayed up to 72 hours after eating, a low-grade food allergy can be hard to spot. Without diagnosis or awareness, the damage is repeated over and over, meal after meal. Eventually, inflammation leaks throughout the body, establishing an environment ripe for weight gain and inflammatory disease.
How to Identify a Food Intolerance?
Ask yourself these questions:
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- Do you frequently suffer from stomachaches, indigestion, or diarrhea?
- Do you feel fatigued on most days, even after a good night sleep?
- No matter how well you eat, you still struggle to lose weight?
- Do you often experience migraines, heartburn, acid reflux, or general, overall sluggishness?
- Do you have any of the following: a puffy face, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, under-eye circles, bloating, persistent bad breath, dull-looking skin, constipation, offensive body odor, stringy hair, joint pain or stiffness, swelling of the feet or ankles, or high susceptibility to sickness
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What Should You Do?
Dr. Mark Hyman M.D
1. Get a blood test. Blood testing for IgG food allergens can help you to identify hidden food allergies. When considering blood tests for allerge
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ns, it's always a good idea to work with a doctor or nutritionist trained in dealing with food allergies.
2. Go dairy- and gluten-free for 6 weeks. Dairy and gluten are the most common triggers of food allergies. Both dairy (milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt) and gluten (most often found in wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, triticale, and kamut) are linked to insulin resistance and, therefore, weight gain. Temporarily cutting them out of the diet, allows the inflamed gut to heal. This one move may be the single most important thing most you can do to lose weight.
3. Avoid the top food allergens. If you don't feel a sense of relief from nixing dairy and gluten, you may need to take the elimination diet one step further by cutting out the top food allergens: gluten, dairy, corn, eggs, soy, nuts, nightshades (tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and eggplant), citrus, and yeast (baker's, brewer's yeast, and fermented products like vinegar). Try this for a full six weeks. That is enough time to feel better and notice a change. When you reintroduce a top food allergen, eat it at least 2-3 times a day for 3 days to see if you notice a reaction. If you do, note the food and eliminate it for 90 days.
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We Can Help You If:
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- Losing weight is harder than it used to be
- You have belly fat that you can't get rid off
- You have trouble sleeping
- You often experience mood swings
- You often feel bloated or constipated?
- You have an insatiable craving for sweets
- You consistently experience afternoon energy dips
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Call 727-735-4473 to Scheduled Your Individual Nutrition Consultation
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Bee Well Nutrition
476 Belmist Ct
Dunedin, Florida 34698
727-735-4473
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Bee Well Nutrition
476 Belmist Ct
Dunedin, Florida 34698
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