Foods triggers refer to adverse reactions triggered by exposure to certain foods. Individuals with food sensitivities may experience symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe allergic reactions.
Examples:
Lactose: Can trigger GI bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Examples: milk, butter, cheese.
Gluten: Can trigger GI discomfort, fatigue, headaches, and joint pain. Examples: wheat, barley, rye.
FODMAPs: Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols (FODMAPs) are carbohydrates, and can trigger bloating and abdominal pain.
Food Additives: Artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, can trigger hyperactivity, headaches, or GI issues.
Histamine: Can trigger headaches, hives, and GI issues.
Sulfites: Can trigger headaches, respiratory issues, and GI discomfort.
Salicylates: Can trigger headaches and GI discomfort.
Caffeine: Can trigger jitteriness, insomnia, and increased heart rate.
Nightshades: Can trigger joint pain, rashes. Examples: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants.
Shellfish: Can trigger mild skin reactions to severe anaphylaxis.
Soy: Can trigger GI issues, skin reactions, and respiratory symptoms.
Eggs: Can trigger skin rashes, respiratory symptoms, and GI issues.
Nuts: Can trigger mild skin reactions to severe anaphylaxis.