Once
the offending food substance has been identified, a diet is chosen that does not contain these particular substances.
Not exact matches
This often means we are forced to limit our intake or rule out the
offending substance, however the actual allergy or intolerance is often due to a single compound within the
food.
When a baby with an allergy eats an
offending food, his body produces antibodies and releases other
substances that cause the immune system to react.
If your baby starts fussing again after you start eating a certain
food, you may have discovered the
offending substance.
«Addictions» to the chemicals used in
food, including artificial colours, artificial flavours and other additives like MSG, just like other addictions to caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and other drugs, can create a craving in the body that can only be quelled by consuming more of the
offending substance.
This often means we are forced to limit our intake or rule out the
offending substance, however the actual allergy or intolerance is often due to a single compound within the
food.
Avoidance of
food; reduced dosage of
food; removal of
offending substance (lactose - free milk); supplement of the necessary enzyme (lactase)
Also, many cases of intolerance do not require total avoidance and individuals may be able to consume small amounts of the
offending substance, whereas with an allergy it is essential that individuals strictly avoid the consumption of
foods containing, or even prepared on the same equipment as, the
substance.
If you have a diagnosed
food allergy ** or coeliac disease, then, generally speaking, you need to be careful about what you eat and you really must not eat any
food products containing / prepared next to / otherwise contaminated with the
offending substance.
While there is no cure for allergies, treatment may involve eliminating contact with the
offending allergen (a diet change, for example, if the allergy is to a
food substance), treating to relieve itching and other symptoms, and allergy testing and injections.
If your dog suffers from a
food allergy or a
food intolerance, they'll show certain symptoms after ingesting any
food that contains the
offending substance.