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Start the New Year with an Elimination Diet

It’s the start of a new year and most of us are planning to make this one different somehow. Of course, I’m talking about new year’s resolutions. And the most common kind of new year’s resolution is health-related. January sees a major influx of gym sign-ups, new diets and empty pubs. Have you considered an […]

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Macronutrients: Everything You Need To Know

Nutrients are an essential compound which organisms need to survive and thrive. Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide energy for your body to perform. There are 6 nutrients key to a healthy diet, of which three are macronutrients: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids (Fats) Macronutrients are required in large amounts for your body to be able to […]

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Yule Log Recipe – Gluten-free & Dairy-free 

No offence to the humble mince pie, and fruity Christmas cake, but I believe this festive dessert comes out on top. The sight of its rich truffle mouse swirling between layers of chocolate sponge, all wrapped in a decadent, creamy icing is more than enough to get the taste buds going. I can almost smell […]

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Nutrichondria: Why Self-Diagnosis of Food Allergies Isn’t Enough

While It’s true that food allergies are becoming more and more common, the data may be a little skewed due to a phenomenon known as ‘nutrichondria’.  A DNAFit study defines nutrochondria as a ‘preoccupation with negative details of one’s diet and a propensity to self-diagnose food intolerances or allergies based on supposition or flawed evidence’. Put […]

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Beware of allergies this festive season

As we get deeper into the festive season, we’re all treating ourselves to more and more yeast, barley and wheat centred food (and drink!). Warm pastries, baked goods and the occasional beer are all to be expected this winter season, but for those with unknown intolerances or allergies to these foods, it can become a […]

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Results Explained: Food Sensitivity Testing

Food sensitivity testing can be a beneficial tool in improving your health and reducing annoying symptoms. But occasionally, people feel they need a little more guidance concerning their results. That’s why we’ve put together a bit of guidance in interpreting your test results. The Threshold for Food Sensitivity Testing As its quite normal for our […]

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Unusual signs of food sensitivity

A food sensitivity (or food intolerance) is where your body struggles to digest a particular food. As a result, you may experience digestive symptoms such as bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or even vomiting. But there are a few more unusual symptoms of food sensitivity that you should watch out for. Here are a few of them. […]

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What is IgG Food Intolerance Testing?

If you’re looking to get food intolerance testing, chances are you’ll have come across a few different methods by now. One way you may have come across is ‘IgG testing’. Sounds official, but what is it? Today we’ll unveil the mystery and explain IgG food intolerance testing, and it’s efficacy. What is IgG Food Intolerance Testing? IgG […]

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Can Food Intolerance Testing Help with Acne?

A part of puberty most of us hated was the way our skin had the uncanny ability to produce an endless stream of pimples. Granted, some of us had a better time of acne than others, but the vast majority remember at least having a few spots here and there. We can’t help what happens […]

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7 Recycling Tips to reduce your carbon footprint

We’re always hearing how we should all be putting more effort into recycling. But it can be tough to know where to start, or how to improve our recycling. Because at Test Your Intolerance we’re dedicated to improving peoples’ health and living conditions, we’ve put together a few quick tips to help with your recycling […]

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Five Essential Supplements to Supercharge your Health

While you should get the bulk of your vitamin and mineral requirements from food, sometimes supplementation is essential to making sure you consume a full profile of nutrients. Here we take a look at some crucial supplements which will help you optimise performance, increase energy, positively alter body composition and increase longevity. Top Five Essential […]

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How to Get Testing for Food Allergies?

Testing for food allergies is becoming more prevalent throughout the west. With research indicating it could be caused by a lack of exposure to allergens early enough in childhood. Reactions can be nasty and even life-threatening, which means that testing is more important than ever. The last thing you want is for your evening meal to end […]

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