Food allergies are usually easier to identify because symptoms typically manifest shortly after consuming the allergenic food.
However, food intolerances could be more challenging because reactions are usually milder and can be triggered hours or even days after consuming the food offender. This delay makes it challenging to pinpoint which foods are causing trouble.
Chris Y Perez graduated as Master Nutrition Consultant from the College of Naturopathic Medicine. Member of Association of Naturopathic Practitioners and General Naturopathic Council. Author of “If Grandma was a Doctor: The Science behind traditional remedies.” She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Embrace Autism, a non-profit empowering parents through child-centered therapy.