Understanding Your Food Allergies and Intolerances

Download or read book Understanding Your Food Allergies and Intolerances written by Wayne Shreffler and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to understanding and handling food allergies and sensitivities A comprehensive overview of food sensitivities, including food allergies and food intolerances. The authors clear up much of the confusion consumers have about food sensitivities as they help food-sensitive individuals understand their symptoms, manage their condition and learn to enjoy eating again. Features: - Listing of most common food allergies - Examination of the differences between allergies and intolerances - Discussion of where to look for hidden food allergens - Case studies of various allergic reactions Questions to ask your doctor - Guide to traveling with food allergies - Quiz for when to get tested A look at new and future treatments for food sensitivity