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Food Intolerance &
Blood Test Diets
Introduction
Food intolerance diets are big business. The manufacturers claim that
weight gain can be caused by a person's intolerance towards certain foods.
By avoiding these foods, weight loss becomes easier.
How it works
Typically, a slimmer pays anything up to $250 and is given a blood test
to determine his/her intolerances. Often, the test uncovers a series of
such intolerances and the slimmer is then furnished with two separate
food-lists - a list of banned foods and a list of permissible foods. The
list of banned items frequently contains a wide variety of common foods,
including ordinary bread and most dairy products. The manufacturers claim
that if the slimmer follows the plan exactly, he/she will lose weight
and feel better.
The claim
Medical evidence linking food intolerance to weight gain is scarce. However,
there is growing evidence that these 'blood-test' diets are inaccurate
as well as a possible health risk due to lack of essential nutrition.
A note about food intolerance
testing
The most reliable method of food-intolerance testing is the 'elimination'
diet. Doctors advise that this should be carried out under medical supervision.
Verdict
Until these food-intolerance-diets are supported by medical evidence,
avoid them.
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