About this episode
Food sensitivities are a growing problem—and the reasons behind it are complex. Unpacking food sensitivities is NOT a straightforward task, but today Erin helps make sense of all the moving parts. In this episode, Erin discusses food sensitivity testing, the differences between food allergies and food sensitivities, symptoms and signs you might have a food sensitivity, the science behind our body’s reactions to foods, how our hormones relate, downsides to restrictive healing diets, and considerations to take if you suspect you may have a food sensitivity. The truth is, getting to the root of food sensitivities is a lot more complicated than an at-home test commercial will ever tell you. After listening to this episode you’ll understand why, and come away with more knowledge, potential solutions, and hope for getting to the root of your own sensitivities. Please share with anyone who could also benefit from this valuable information! Head to our podcast search page to find episodes on any topic! Timestamps: (6:30) The downsides of restrictive healing diets (21:47) Food Allergy vs Food Sensitivity (41:05) Why food sensitivities are more common today (47:19) The interplay of estrogen, cortisol and dendritic cells (52:31) Food sensitivity testing: yay or nay? (1:00:54) What to do and how to truly heal your sensitivities to food FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/251-food-sensitivities-testing-symptoms Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram