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Gluten & Nightshades Food Sensitivity

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Hi everyone, Thanks so much for your advise and hints and for sharing your personal stories related to GF and other food sensibilities. I'm on a strict GF diet for about a year. As soon as I eat something containing gluten by accident, I get these cuts/ fissures again. I feel the gluten I can get under control. To eat GF is difficult, but doable. What's more difficult is the nightshade vegetables and any vegetables and fruits that contact Solanin or any other "poison" that's also in nightshade vegetables. I think this sensibility developed because I eat out too much. For years I went for lunch and often for dinner to the salad bar at Wholefoods. They also use processed food and flavor enhancers. Both are very bad for us. In addition I think the menopause had a trigger effect.
I'm searching for studies regarding these kind of food sensibilities. I'm trying to find a scientist who is conducting research about this. I'd even volunteer as a participant in a study. It's obvious that many people suffer from these kind of sensibilities and there needs to be more studies.
If any one of you know of any studies, research etc. please let me/ us know.
Thanks!!

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Replies to "Hi everyone, Thanks so much for your advise and hints and for sharing your personal stories..."

Food sensitivity & food allergy are distinct issues—you are describing the former, where certain foods trigger an immune response, but not histamine. You are on the right track: an elimination diet, removing then reintroducing common trigger foods one by one, plus a careful food log will help you protect your health —but will need to adjust your diet permanently. It might help to reframe not as deprivation but rather an opportunity to expand your diet, try new foods & cuisines. Lots of bloggers, chefs, nutritionists on line who deal with food sensitivities & can help spark your creativity. Hang in there—you are not alone