How Food Sensitivities Develop
Unlike allergies, food sensitivities often go unnoticed—until you look closer. Here's what happens:
Stress, antibiotics, or processed foods disrupt the gut lining.
Undigested food particles “leak” into the bloodstream.
The immune system attacks, creating inflammation.
Symptoms build over time: fatigue, headaches, joint pain, bloating, skin issues, etc. You might not feel it immediately after eating, but your body keeps score.
🥦 Why “Healthy” Foods Might Not Be Healthy for You
Foods like whole grains, Greek yogurt, and plant-based meat alternatives sound healthy—but for a compromised gut, they can be a problem.
Here’s why:
They may contain anti-nutrients like lectins or phytates.
They’re difficult to break down without sufficient enzymes.
They’re heavily processed or genetically modified.
Even superfoods like eggs, oats, or almonds can be inflammatory for some. Your body is unique—and your nutrition should be too.
✅ Try a 21-Day Gut Reset
If you are wondering if you have a food sensitivity, one way to understand what is causing you problems is by eliminating inflammatory foods for 21-days and slowly reintroduce them. Eliminate gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, and alcohol. Track how you feel as you slowly reintroduce each item over the next three weeks.
Add one food back at a time for four days. Watch for delayed symptoms and listen to your body as you do if something doesn’t feel right.
If something doesn’t feel right—even if it’s “healthy”—it’s okay to let it go.
✨ Final Thoughts
Your gut is the gateway to your overall health—and what you eat either heals or harms that relationship. If something you’re eating is making you feel off, don’t ignore it. Get curious. Investigate.
You deserve to feel energized, clear, and fully alive. And it might start with removing just one food that’s been secretly working against you.
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Let’s work together to uncover what’s holding you back—and create a plan that helps you thrive.
