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.
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
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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