Embracing Food Sensitivity Test Results: A Journey to Wellness

by guest author Rodrigo Raphael, CEO Biotrinetix Laboratory

Food sensitivities can have a profound impact on our overall well-being, affecting everything from our digestive health to our energy levels and even our mood. Discovering your food sensitivities through testing can be a game-changer, allowing you to make informed choices about what you put into your body. While the prospect of adjusting your diet may seem daunting at first, following your food sensitivity test results can be a rewarding and transformative experience if approached with the right mindset. In this blog post, we will explore how embracing your food sensitivity test results is not as hard as you may think, and how preparation, a positive mindset, and letting go of emotional attachments can lead you to success on your wellness journey.

1. Shift Your Perspective
The key to making the transition to a food-sensitivity-friendly diet easier lies in shifting your perspective. Instead of dwelling on the foods you should avoid, focus on the vast array of delicious and nourishing alternatives available to you. View this journey as an opportunity to explore new culinary horizons and nourish your body in a way that promotes optimal health. Remember, you are making choices that support your well-being, and that is a cause for celebration.

2. Preparation is Key
Success in following your food sensitivity test results starts with preparation. Take the time to research and plan meals that align with your dietary needs. Create shopping lists and keep your pantry stocked with ingredients that you can turn to when cooking or preparing snacks. With a bit of preparation, you’ll find it much easier to stick to your new dietary guidelines without feeling overwhelmed.

3. Letting Go of Emotional Attachments
Food is often associated with emotions, memories, and comfort. Letting go of emotional attachments to the foods you used to enjoy can be challenging, but it is an essential step towards embracing your food sensitivity results. Instead of feeling deprived, remind yourself of the positive changes you’re making for your health. Seek comfort in new recipes and the joy of discovering flavors that are both delicious and nourishing.

4. Seek Support
Remember, you don’t have to embark on this journey alone. Seek support from Biotrinetix, friends, family, or online communities and individuals with similar dietary needs. Sharing experiences, tips, and recipes can make the transition feel less isolating and more empowering. Surround yourself with a positive support system that encourages and celebrates your commitment to your well-being.

5. Focus on the Positive
Rather than focusing on the reactive foods on your test results, concentrate on the vast array of foods that you can still enjoy without any adverse reactions. Celebrate the fact that you are taking charge of your health and making choices that align with your body’s needs. As you start to feel the positive effects of your dietary changes, you’ll find that the sacrifices are well worth it. Following your food sensitivity test results doesn’t have to be as hard as it may initially seem. With a positive mindset, preparation, and support, you can embrace this journey toward improved health and well-being. Letting go of emotional attachments to certain foods and focusing on the abundance of nourishing alternatives will make the transition smoother and more enjoyable. Remember, you are making choices that prioritize your health and vitality, and that is a powerful step towards a happier and healthier you. So, go forth with confidence, and may your food sensitivity journey be one of growth, discovery, and wellness.

Weight gain, pain, and fatigue are just a few symptoms of hormonal imbalances. If you found this blog post, then you probably have a pretty good understanding of the importance of hormones and how they can affect your day-to-day life. Or maybe you are experiencing some imbalances and want to do something about it. Hormones & Food education can be found at our New Leaf Wellness clinic in Omaha, NE. What if there was a way that you could help with your imbalance symptoms while you’re doing something everyone does every single day? Eating. More specifically, your daily food choices.

How Food Choices Affect My Hormones

“Food can affect the production and secretion of hormones by direct actions on the gut, by nervous reflexes, through changes in the concentration of various metabolites in the blood, or secondary to changes in circulating gut hormone levels.” PubMed

The food you eat can impact the amount of certain hormones that are made in your body and how much those hormones are dispersed. We can manipulate some of these hormones through specific foods. But what foods should you be looking for?

The first items you want to put in your shopping cart are cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy. These veggies help our livers metabolize estrogen and protect us from estrogen-dominant cancers. It really does pay to eat your vegetables, kids.

Carbs or No Carbs

Another thing you’ll want to look for is high-fiber carbohydrates. A good rule of thumb is the “half/fourth rule.” Half the meal is full of nonstarchy vegetables, and a fourth of the meal is starchy vegetables like potatoes or whole grains. A high-fiber diet can help clear out some excess hormones from your body, along with regulating melatonin and cortisol. So grab some carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash to that shopping cart too.

Finally, let’s talk about fat. Fat and cholesterol are the building blocks of hormones. It is important to stock up on fats high in omega-3s. Some foods that include healthy fats are salmon, albacore tuna, walnuts, flaxseeds, olive oil, chia seeds, and avocados.

Small life changes like choosing what foods to eat can affect how your hormones interact with the rest of your body. And they’re not even gross or obscure dishes that are impossible to find. Most likely you have some of these ingredients in your kitchen already. If you need some starting ideas, try looking up some healthy recipes including any of the foods listed above. Help your taste buds and your body! For more help, go to New Leaf Wellness, Omaha, or one of the other New Leaf Wellness clinics near you.