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Food Chemical Intolerance
HOW A DIETITIAN CAN HELP WITH FOOD CHEMICAL INTOLERANCE
People with food chemical intolerances or food chemical sensitivity react to chemicals that occur naturally or added to food.
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There are many different symptoms that people may experience including:
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Hives (or rashes) and/ or swellings
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Headaches and migraine
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Stomach and/ or bowel upsets
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Sinus and/ or breathing problems
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Chemicals that can cause food chemical sensitivity include:
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Salicylates
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Amines
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Glutamates
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Preservatives
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Artificial food colours
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Flavour enhancers e.g. MSG
We Can Help With
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Understanding which chemicals are triggering symptoms
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Implementing trial diets such as the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) or FAILSAFE Diet
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Identifying the dose of food chemicals that you can tolerate
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Label reading for trigger foods
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Creating a plan to meet your nutritional needs
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