Some people wonder if there is a migraine diet or a list of foods that cause migraines. Some are sure their migraines are caused by chocolate, red wine, matured cheese or aged rump. But even they are not sure as they may find that these foods are migraine food triggers on one occasion but not on another. They are often not believed as some people still think that if diet has a role it should have the same role in everyone. In fact research has shown that diet does have a role in some people with … [Read more...]
Supersensitivity in Food Sensitive People
When I was growing up I suppose I was like most people. I thought the amount of light, noise, smell, touch, and taste that I find acceptable was much the same as everybody else‟s. Perhaps, with a dietitian‟s interest in food, I did acknowledge that there were people we described as having a “cast iron stomach” and at the other end of the spectrum those who were food gourmets. However, when I began working with a low chemical diet I met people with a wide variety of sensitivity to all sensory … [Read more...]
Food industry – mild to ‘stinkin’ foods
Food with too much smell 'stinks'!! Variation in the food industry. The child who thought all smells 'stink' is very sensitive, but most food sensitive people are wise to be wary of food that has strong smells. Food suppliers are giving mixed messages. They want to invite buyers to try more flavours but at some level they must know that these greater amounts are too much for some! This is shown by one advertisement that described Ketchup as 'old school', mustard - something 'you can do better … [Read more...]
I ‘stink’ something!
It is interesting just how supersensitive some children are! One little girl was reported by her mother to notice smells in particular. She disliked smells to the extent that she noticed all smells as negative because of their strength in her awareness. So instead of saying "I smell something" she said "I stink something". We can listen to what children are saying and say how cute it sounds. and we can learn to be aware that they may be telling s something important about how the world affects … [Read more...]