It can be very difficult to diagnose food intolerances and referral to a specialist allergy clinic or dietitian is often recommended. Then a series of challenge tests are conducted by mouth with each suspected chemical introduced into the diet one at a time. The reoccurrance of symptoms will point to the offending substance. In adults, peanut, fish, nuts and shellfish are responsible. Allergies to egg, milk, soy and wheat are generally outgrown.
Food intolerances are more common than allergies and more likely to occur with adults.
If certain foods have to be avoided, it is important that the nutrients from these foods are provided by alternative sources to ensure a healthy, balanced diet. Please consult your doctor before adopting any recommendations outlined in this sheet. When reading the ingredient lists on foods look out for cheese, milk solids, casein, non fat milk solids, cream, whey, butter, yoghurt and lactose. Ensure an alternative calcium source is used, such as a fortified soy milk or, if lactose intolerance is the problem, a low lactose milk. Meadow Lea Sundew spread is milk and lactose-free.