Food to Some, Poison to Others: The Food Allergy Detection Program (Paperback)

~ (Author), David E. Allen (Foreword)

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Product Description

This book will help people find what foods are causing their distress and/or allergy problem. It is a handbook, an allergy detection book and a cookbook all in one. What initiated this book was the fact that none of the elimination diets at the time took into account that many individuals could not digest soluble fats. Also all the diets were in food form, without any instruction on how to include these foods into meals. This book uses the menu method to detect problem foods, which makes it unique.

About the Author

Terry Traub is a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist with a Degree in Public Health. She lives with her husband in Arnold, California. She and her husband raised 2 boys, one who just got married. All the men in the family have Celiac Disease, and the youngest also has Lactose Intolerance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Frederick Fell Publishers (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088391171X
• ISBN-13: 978-0883911716
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,315,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step Self Help AT LAST!!, January 22, 2009

By	Bonnie Neely - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Food to Some, Poison to Others: The Food Allergy Detection Program by Terry Traub and David E. Allen If you have problems with indigestion, rashes, sneezing, or other discomforts it may be due to food allergies. These are very difficult to identify because we do not eat isolated foods but many ingredients mixed together. This book details how you can cure yourself by identifying the foods that make you feel ill. It is an arduous process that required discipline while you are identifying the culprits, but the rewards of feeling good again are worth it. This book tells you what you can eat and what you must eliminate during the identifying process and tells you step-by-step how to go about the task. Unless you suffer you will not be willing to go through this process, but if you are one of the millions of allergy sufferers, this is a priceless guide of how to cure yourself. It works! and it IS worth the effort. This book is the best yet in how to go about the process. You CAN do it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!, November 3, 2008

By	Joanne Angerame (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have reviewed this book and feel it is an excellent resource for anyone trying to detect a possible cause of undiagnosed digestive problems. So many people today run the gauntlet with over-the-counter and prescribed medications without taking personal responsibility to determine if they have a food allergy. Ms. Traub's book provides detailed information on food allergies and guides the reader through a series of simple tests, using daily menu suggestions, including delicious recipes.

I noted a previous reviewer questioning some items which did not ring true, so I decided to check her claims. The author, Ms. Traub, states early in the book that all ingredients used in her detection program need to be organic. Using organic products should negate remarks about vegetable wax, as most organic growers do not allow pesticides or any coating on their fruits and vegetables. The negative reviewer had the most issues with corn; I checked the FDA on corn and it is not a recognized allergen. I understand that there may be folks out there with rare corn allergies, however the false cries of danger definitely detract from the the benefits provided in this book. On a personal note, I recently had opportunity to try the cured turkey, which was in fact one of the most delicious dishes I've ever tasted. Curing is a method of preserving food with salt, not corn. I will never cook a turkey without the curing/brining Ms. Traub recommends. My congratulations to Ms. Traub for providing her expertise in helping many with food allergy issues. I'm looking forward to checking out her web site, which I understand will have informational updates and holiday recipes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Be your own food allergy detective, September 25, 2008

By	D. Shaw (Angels Camp) - See all my reviews

In the book "Food to some poison to others" it has invaluable information in finding reasons you may have undiagnosed symptoms. It may even help in easing or curing you from horrific pain. This author has done our research for us in finding allery-causing food groups.
I highly recommend this book to those who want to improve the way they feel and not sure where to start. So many of us have food allergies and don't realize it. I have IBS and this book has been a great help to me. And the delightful recipes are a big help in coping too.