Only if it is homemade and derived from items in the green lists. It is possible to use foods in the green list to make casseroles, sauces, gravies etc. Allowed fruits can be added to meats to add moisture and flavour. However, this boring period is only for 6 weeks in the first instance. No, it is possible to avoid the foods in the red list for many months or less and then to commence reintroduction of red listed foods according to instructions contained in the explanatory notes.
Sensitivities change over time as our body chemistry, hormone levels, life styles etc.
We are however, working on a desensitization programme. Current healthy eating advice is to be moderate with all foods and overindulgence is discouraged. A substantial breakfast is advisable and can include cereals, fruit or freshly squeezed fruit juices, fish e.g. naturally smoked haddock, bacon egg, tomatoes, mushrooms, homemade potato cakes etc. - always keeping to the foods in the green list only. The capsules should be broken and the contents dissolved in warm water and swallowed half an hour before each meal. It may be sensible to take four priming doses for 24 hours before the event.