In this episode we talk about type of foods that can cause inflammation and how to manage inflammation.Many people do not know the effect food has on their body unless they have a ‘food allergy’ with an immediate reaction. However, food intolerances are extremely common and the biggest indication is inflammation. In fact, it is estimated that 3 out of 4 people have food intolerances. Food intolerances usually occurs when your gut (digestive system) reacts poorly to a certain food or a specific ingredient in a food. These intolerances can be expressed several ways. Common symptoms may include: bloating, fatigue, acne, dry skin, constipation, gas, weight gain, inability to lose weight, and inflammation. What are the most common food intolerances/sensitivities? Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Nightshades, Yeast, and SugarTop symptoms/expression of gluten intolerance:A gluten intolerance or sensitivity can create some symptoms similar to celiac disease. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity will closely mirror celiac symptoms; however, the issues are not a result of an autoimmune disorder and the problem is not genetic. For this reason, a person with non-celiac gluten sensitivity will not experience small intestine damage from ingesting gluten, but unpleasant symptoms will occur nonetheless. Some gluten intolerance involves fewer intestinal issues than celiac disease does. Another difference is the timing of the symptoms. With gluten intolerance, symptoms may not occur until days after someone ingests gluten, whereas sufferers of celiac disease will often experience symptoms within hours of ingesting gluten. Symptoms of gluten intolerance include migraine headaches, skin rashes, acne, joint pain or numbness, fatigue, forgetfulness, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating.Top symptoms/expression of a diary intolerance:You have gas, bloating and other digestive problems. According to the Academy of Family Physicians, about 75% of adults worldwide are not capable of digesting milk. By the age of 3 or 4, we have stopped producing the enzyme lactase that helps us digest milk. Listen to your body. It’s trying to tell you something.You have congestion, runny nose, phlegm and frequently clear your throat. Dairy is a mucus forming food. The root cause of mucus is inflammation in the body and inflammation is the precursor to all disease. While clearing your throat may not seem like such a big deal, imagine what other inflammatory responses it’s causing internally.You have skin blemishes, bumpy skin or acne. Dairy boosts levels of androgens, male hormones like testosterone in the body, not to mention spikes insulin, which raises our blood sugar levels. Both insulin and androgens stimulate the skin to produce blemishes and pimples.Finally, You can’t seem to lose weight… When you’re eating foods that don’t work in your body, you become inflamed. Inflammation causes you to hold on to weight no matter how few calories you’re consuming or how much exercise you’re doing. Ditch the dairy and allow your body to find its natural, most balanced stateJoin our newsletter here for more nutrition and lifestyle tips including recipes, mindset and fitness.Connect with us:Website lsn.fitInstagram @lsn.coach@lizromannutrition @beccachilcz_nutritionEmail: liz@lsn.fit or becca@lsn.fit