Johannesburg Mom Donna tested both herself and her two children for food intolerances with the Optiway test and found the results really beneficial. She has implemented the results in her family’s meals according to their results:
· Cutting down on foods that were recommended to avoid on the test
· Eating more of what is recommended
· Reduced milk in the kid’s smoothies in the morning and now only puts yoghurt and water or almond milk and no yoghurt
· Cut down on eggs and cheese overall. Substituting with hummus.
Her daughter’s stomach has settled a lot and has stopped complaining about a sore stomach in the evening, which she always used to in the past.
Overall, a happier healthier family!
No two people are the same, and while we’re all on the quest to eat in a healthy way, it is important to understand exactly which foods are and are not good for you.
If you have struggled with migraines, eczema, skin rashes, fatigue, joint pain, bloating, IBS, diarrhea, nausea, sinusitis, anxiety, constipation, acne, or depression, to name just a few, you might have an intolerance towards a specific food or drink. While only 2% of the population has food allergies, it is estimated that 45% have intolerances to certain foods. While allergy symptoms display almost immediately, the body’s reaction to food intolerances take much longer to present, sometimes up to 72 hours and are a lot more cryptic including bloating, cramping, headaches, acne, and more.
Food intolerances occur when a person experiences an adverse physiological response to a particular food. The symptoms are very specific to the individual and the type of food in question.
Supreme Aesthetics offers the top-of-the-range food intolerance test: Optiway. Being tested for food intolerances with the OptiWay test is easy. The test is in the practice, or by you at home, by administering a quick finger prick that will provide a blood sample. The sample is then analysed by a laboratory, which generates a colour coded tailor-made report, which shows exactly which foods you can comfortably eat, which you should eat in moderation and which you should avoid.
The OptiWay Food Intolerance Support Guide will assist you to remove or reduce reactive foods from your diet, avoid nutrient deficiencies when eliminating reactive food, substitute with similar alternatives, strengthen your immune system and reintroduce foods responsibly. You will finally have the answer as to whether it’s the aubergine you had yesterday or the tuna from earlier this week that’s lead to your uncomfortable cramping, or whether you really should have that slice of toast with your eggs. And just imagine the immense benefits involved for moms when it comes to children’s lunchtime and possible reactions to a recipe that’s been handed down through generations!
If certain symptoms or general reactions to food have you baffled, then OptiWay is really the only way. There will finally be no more guesswork at mealtime.
To order your Optiway test, please contact your Supreme Aesthetics practice. Family specials apply.
Food intolerances vs allergies. Know the difference and how these affect your child
There is a common misconception between an allergy and an intolerance. While allergies can appear almost instantly, food intolerance symptoms can take up to 72 hours to appear. And while allergies can be life-threatening, food intolerances are quite common, affecting approximately 45% of the population. Food intolerances can however have a negative impact on many aspects of a child’s daily activities and cause significant discomfort.
If your child has ever suffered from migraines, eczema, skin rashes, fatigue, joint pain, bloating, IBS, diarrhea, nausea, sinusitis, anxiety, constipation, acne or depression, to name just a few, and you’ve battled to understand why he/she could have an intolerance towards a specific food or drink. Food intolerances occur when a person experiences an adverse physiological response to a particular food. The symptoms are very specific to the individual and the type of food in question. When you take into account that almost half of the population is affected by food intolerance, as opposed to only 2% affected by food allergies, it becomes clear how prevalent food intolerances are.
Proving the old adage that not all good food is good for all people, a new food intolerance test, OptiWay, now scans a full menu of no less than 222 different types of food. The OptiWay test is the most effective and accurate way to determine which foods trigger negative reactions and which foods can be enjoyed freely. This way, you can optimise your child’s diet by eliminating foods that initiate symptoms that could have a negative influence on their quality of life, and work towards ensuring they receive all the nutrients they need.
Testing your child for food intolerances with the OptiWay test is easy. The test is done by medical practitioners or dieticians by administering a quick finger prick that will provide a blood sample. You are also welcome to do the sample yourself at home if you feel this will be more comfortable for your little one. The sample is then analysed by a laboratory, which generates a colour coded tailor-made report, which is first presented by a medical practitioner, and then given to you to take home.
The report is an easy reference point to use when planning meals for the family or shopping. It will enable to you remove or reduce reactive foods from your child’s diet, avoid nutrient deficiencies when eliminating reactive food, substitute with similar alternatives, strengthen their immune system and reintroduce foods responsibly. You will have the answer as to what has been causing their uncomfortable cramping, or whether he/she really should have that slice of toast with their eggs. There will finally be no more guesswork at mealtime.
For more information about OptiWay visit https://www.OptiWay.co.za/
To book an Optiway test or have a test kit sent directly to your home, kindly contact your Supreme Aesthetics practice.
