The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Bloating, Headaches, IBS and Deal with Food Allergies (Paperback)

~ Antony J. Haynes (Author), Antoinette Savill (Author)
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Antony Haynes was voted one of London's top nutritionists by the Evening Standard. Praise for Antoinette Savill 'Positive proof that food intolerances do not mean you have to miss out' Sunday Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Food intolerance occurs when the digestive system cannot break down a certain food or group of foods. Nearly everyone has an intolerance to some food. Food intolerances can range from fairly mild bloating and energy dips after eating to cramping or nausea, skin problems, or mood swings. Antony J. Haynes, a top nutritionist, has devised a unique nutritional plan to help readers identify and avoid food intolerances and allergies, which affect nearly all Americans. By following seven simple steps, anyone can isolate and eliminate problem foods and completely reverse our symptoms. Antoinette Savill, an award-winning special-diets cooking writer, has created over 70 delicious recipes that make staying on the plan easy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573243590
• ISBN-13: 978-1573243599
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,072 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars slightly lacking, May 13, 2009

By	Lacey George (Catonsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was an ok basic overview of food intolerance. It had extensive lists of foods to avoid, symptom lists etc. What it did not have was any scientific evidence to back up various claims. In the intro the author claims a connection between food intolerance and mental illness and claims that it is well known that many people with "celiac disease also suffer from bipolar disorder (schizophrenia)." I have no idea if this is true because there is no citation or reference as to where this info came from. Also, anyone who took psych 101 in college knows that bipolar and schizophrenia are too very different disorders, and while a healthful diet is always best, these illness are not caused by food intolerance but by abnormal brain function that cannot be fixed by a special diet.

While much of the info in this book makes sense (i.e.- don't eat food that makes you feel bad) it does not back up its claims with any sort of research. It also doesn't go into a whole lot of detail about elimination diets, which I thought was odd. Instead it recommends certain tests from specific labs throughout the country, claiming that not all labs could do these tests properly, which doesn't make sense and is a little suspect. I started to wonder if the authors had financial ties to any of the services/ products they recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, November 10, 2008

By	J9Detroit (Michigan) - See all my reviews

I wish I had this book when I was diagnosed with food intolerances in 2007. It's the most complete information I've found so far! If you have food intolerances and have been struggling to figure out what steps to take in your recovery get this book. Just one negative - the recipes aren't very inspiring.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Food Intolerance Bible, June 17, 2008

By	Tami Brady "Whole Health Therapist" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Food Intolerance Bible (Paperback)

The Food Intolerance Bible is an invaluable resource. Like many people, I was a little confused about the difference between food allergies and food intolerances. Many of the books I've read on these subjects use the words interchangeably. I know for a fact that I have some food allergies. As a child, I was thoroughly tested. Sure enough, if I ate enough a small quantity of those foods, my tongue immediately started to swell up and I started to gasp for breath. These early incidents were scary so I learned very quickly to stay well away from these foods.

Food intolerances are slightly different. The effects aren't always immediate or dramatic. Though careful watching of my body's reaction to certain foods, I was pretty sure that there were some foods in my regular diet (namely white flour, refined sugar, and chocolate) that were causing or exasperating problems such as abdominal pain, cramping, and depression. Unfortunately, these symptoms aren't always immediately noticeable so I tend to associate these foods with a feeling of comfort and increased energy.

The Food Intolerance Bible helped me gain an understanding of my body's reactions to certain foods. It also gave me an idea about what other conditions, illnesses, or body reactions could also be causing or adding to my problems. Now, I have a place to start.