Food Intolerance vs Allergy: Why You Might Be Blaming the Wrong Food

Ever blamed the wrong meal for a bad afternoon? You're not alone. Symptoms can show up hours after eating, so it's easy to point the finger at the wrong food. In this episode, we get honest about our own food struggles (growing up when everything went straight through, failed food diaries, cutting out dairy and gluten) and talk through what we've learned. We cover: • The difference between a food intolerance and an allergy, and why it matters • Why your memory makes a terrible food detective • What elimination diets involve, and why they're best done with a GP or dietitian • Three steps to spotting real patterns: know your normal, track over time, look for repetition • Your questions: can tracking replace a food intolerance test, and what's the most common intolerance? Think you might have a food allergy? Speak to your GP. Don't test it at home. Read the full article: "Food Intolerances: How Gut Tracking Helps" on The Digest at gutsi.com Got a question or a gut story? Drop it in the comments for our next listener questions episode. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @getgutsi About Gutsi Your gut. Decoded. Gutsi is a plug-and-play gut health tracker that fits your toilet in minutes, then quietly tracks your digestive patterns every day. The app turns what you'd rather not think about into patterns you can actually see. Nothing to wear. Nothing to write down. Nothing to post to a lab. Gutsi provides lifestyle and wellness insights only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.