Food intolerance is a pharmacological reaction to the
consumption of certain foods. In many cases, food intolerance
may appear to be the side-effect of pharmacological drugs, but
in fact, it is generally caused by the consumption of natural
foods products, additives, or the combination of both.
The majority of food products that commonly cause food
intolerance are high-protein.
As a low carb dieter, you will have abnormally- high exposure
to high-protein food, including dairy products and meats, which
means your chance of experiencing food intolerances (if you have
any) will increase.
In contrast to food allergies, which are easily identifiable
because they affect an almost instantaneous reaction of hives,
shock, and a range of other symptoms, food intolerances are
somewhat harder to identify.
Food intolerance generally has milder affects, such as minor
headaches, general irritation, upset stomach, restlessness, and
a loss of sleep. This makes it much harder to identify and
treat.
If you are new to your low carb diet, you may have already
experienced some of these symptoms, but attributed them to
something other than food intolerance.
If you have been exhibiting these symptoms for less than three
days into your low carb diet, they are more than likely related
to withdrawals from caffeine or carbohydrates. They could also
be related to dehydration. Conversely, if you have been
exhibiting them for more than three days, they are more than
likely the result of a food intolerance.
You should immediately start the process of weeding out foods
that could be causing the intolerance.
The following is a list of foods you may be consuming on your
low carb diet that are likely perpetrators: eggs, nuts, milk,
fish, shellfish, pork, bacon, chicken, cheese, and tomatoes.
You should try to remove one of these from your low carb diet
at a time. If you cannot solve your intolerance problem within
a week, it would be wise to get off of your low carb diet and
contact a physician to determine the source of your
intolerance.
This article is for informational purposes only, and is not
intended as substitute for medical advice. Before embarking on
any diet or fitness program, consult your physician.
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