Types of food intolerance

Food intolerance happens when certain food taken are not digested well. The reason for incomplete digestion is due to a lack of certain digestive enzymes required to digest that particular food. The following are the common types of food intolerance:

Wheat Intolerance   -Wheat is a staple and nutritious diet for many people around the world. However, many people do not realise that the underlying cause for some of their ailments could be due to wheat intolerance.Symptoms of wheat intolerance includes aching joints, bloating, flatulence, fluid retention, eczema and joint pains can be relieved with medical help and by eliminating wheat from our diet. 

Gluten Intolerance   -  Wheat is one of the main problems for people who suffer from gluten intolerance. However, wheat intolerance is not necessarily linked to gluten intolerance. People suffering from gluten intolerance are sensitive to the gluten, a protein found commonly in wheat, barley, rye and oats.   

Lactose Intolerance  - Lactose intolerance occurs when the digestive system in a person cannot break down completely the sugar called Lactose that is found in milk.Symptoms for lactose intolerance are: Stomach bloating,Diarrhoea., Abdominal pain, Nausea,  Flatulence, Vomiting. 

Yeast Intolerance  - Yeast is a fungus organism that feed on sugar and produces gas. We need certain amount yeast in our body to maintain a normal and healthy digestive tract. However, too much yeast in our body make us yeast intolerance and will give rise to many health problems.