Frequently asked questions about food intolerance

Food intolerance used to be defined as 'the inability to fully digest certain food substances'. We now know that certain (inappropriate) foods carry toxins which the human digestive system cannot process - so they make us sick. In other words what used to be known as food intolerance - is better understood as poisoning.

You already know quite a lot about food toxins! You’ve heard of gluten, casein and lactose. Other less well known toxins include phytates, soy lectins, solanines, saponins, zein and alkaloids.

But what you may not know is … new medical findings now implicate food toxins in serious disease. Slow-burn poisons … in foods we eat every day act slowly and silently to generate disease. So the best thing to do is begin avoiding food toxins - especially dairy and gluten - for a few weeks and see how you get on. we think you'll be very pleased with the results!

Food toxins damage the small intestine - allowing poisons to enter the bloodstream (Leaky Gut). The toxins then engage and aggravate the immune system causing inflammation, anaemia, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Prolonged provocation - breeds disease. But you can change your diet any time!

If you are already diagnosed - choosing low toxin foods prevents further damage - allowing natural healing to take place. If you are not diagnosed - the low toxin diet greatly reduces your risk of disease. The fewer toxins you eat - the healthier you will be!

Reducing food toxins like glutens and caseins helps your body heal itself. Obviously doing this also reduces further damage. If your disease is progressive – avoiding food toxins can stop the damage - and reduce the risk of complications. You will be better with fewer toxins.

Just keep taking your prescribed medications*. As you improve over the following weeks - you can then work with your doctor to review your dosage.

You could do the Self-Assess Test … to discover your food intolerance status.