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The total food allergy health and diet guide : includes 150 recipes for managing food allergies and intolerances by eliminating common allergens and gluten

Anca, Alexandra2013
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Based on the most current and comprehensive information available, this indispensable guide is for anyone managing these allergies and intolerances, as well as those who suspect that they might have a food allergy and need to know how to find out for sure
Imprint:
Wollombi NSW Exisle Publishing 2013
Collation:
352 pages
Contents:
Introduction -- Treating food intolerances and allergies -- Elimination diets for diagnosis of food intolerances -- Food exclusion diets for treatment -- Combined allergen-free and balanced diet -- Pt. 1 Understanding food allergies, intolerences, and sensitivities: The immune system -- Prevalence of food allergies and intolerances -- Immune function -- Innate and adaptive immune systems - Lymph system --Antigens and allergens -- Antibodies (Immunoglobulins) -- Hypersensitivity reactions -- Development of food allergies -- What causes food allergies? -- Associated health conditions -- Skin disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Behavioral disorders -- How is food allergy diagnosed? -- Medical history and physical examination -- Nutrition status and habits -- Elimination diets for identifying food intolerances -- Laboratory tests -- Alternative tests -- Prognosis -- Pt. 2 Managing food allergies, intolerences, and sensitivities: Managing anaphylaxis -- Guidelines for avoiding allergens -- Anaphylaxis -- New therapies -- The 10 most common allergens -- Peanut allergy -- Tree nut allergy -- Fish, shellfish and crustacean allergy -- Milk allergy and lactose intolerance -- Egg allergy -- Soy allergy -- Wheat allergy and celiac disease -- Sesame seed allergy -- Sulfite sensitivity -- Mustard allergy -- Corn allergy -- Allergy to fruits and vegetables -- Monosodium glutamate sensitivity -- Other food additives causing food intolerance -- Food label regulations -- Living with food allergies and intolerances -- Practical strategies -- Psychological challenges -- Meal planning with food allergies -- Pt.3 The recipes: Introduction to the recipes -- About the nutrient analyses -- Breakfasts -- Breads and snacks -- Soups and salads -- Main dishes -- Side dishes -- Desserts -- Beverages -- Contributing Authors -- Resources -- Selected references -- Index
ISBN:
9781921966231 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.975 TOT
Local class:
616.975
Language:
English
BRN:
99677
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
PenrithNonfiction616.975 TOTAvailable
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