Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
If you develop digestive pain from drinking a protein shake with an ulcer, you should call your doctor. Most protein shakes are made from milk, which helps coat the stomach and digestive system, alleviating pain from an ulcer.
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If you suddenly start eating fiber-rich foods -- such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains -- you may develop messy stools that are loose and watery. MedlinePlus states that most side effects of eating a diet high in fiber subside within three days.
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Throat tightness is an alarming symptom after consuming caffeine that may warrant medical attention. Caffeine is a stimulant drug that can affect various parts of your body. The substance is found naturally in tea, coffee and chocolate and may be added to soda beverages and athletic drinks.
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If you experience chronic indigestion, you may want to remove black pepper from your diet to prevent symptoms from developing. According the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, spices, such as black pepper, chili pepper and curry can increase your chances of developing indigestion.
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Oatmeal should not irritate your stomach, unless you have an underlying condition that would cause inflammation in your digestive system. Oatmeal is a bland food that is commonly used to treat an upset stomach.
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Seizures are probably not the first side effect you think of when you consider drinking a protein shake. If you develop a seizure after drinking a protein shake you are most likely experiencing a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis.
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Pelvic cramps that occur after taking a probiotic supplement that contains acidophilus may be a sign of a more serious medical condition. If this happens, discontinue using the supplement and call your doctor for an evaluation.
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A gassy stomach that develops from eating cottage cheese is most likely the result of lactose intolerance. If you notice that whenever you eat cottage cheese and other diary products, you develop gas, bloating and diarrhea, you need to talk with your doctor.
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Allergic reactions to African rooibos tea, also called red bush tea, are uncommon. If you develop common allergy symptoms after consuming African rooibos tea, stop drinking the beverage and call your doctor.
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It may surprise you, but chewing gum can cause intestinal bloating and gas. Bloating is the result of trapped gas in your digestive system that can cause your waist line to increase up to three inches, according to ABC’s Good Morning America.
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Taking probiotics may provide certain digestive benefits, but if you develop an allergic reaction to the supplement, you may experience unwanted symptoms. As with any allergic reaction, symptoms may range from minor to severe.
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The body produces too much histamine when it has an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the immune system to certain substances that do not affect most people, according to HealthMad.
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Eggs have no effect on eczema unless the patient has an allergy to eggs. An egg allergy can cause increased levels of histamine in the body, which leads to an outbreak of eczema. Eczema is a chronic skin condition causes welts, blisters and severely itchy skin, according to MedlinePlus.
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An allergy to olive oil is considered uncommon, according to Allergies List. According to the Mayo Clinic, most food allergies are related to tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. An olive oil allergy symptoms are a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in olive oil.
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Green tea allergy is not considered common, but according to Drugs.com, green tea may cause an allergic reaction that could be life-threatening. If you experience any negative side effects after consuming a product containing green tea, discontinue use and talk with your doctor.
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A peanut allergy is one of the most common types of food allergies, especially among children. Someone with a peanut allergy has a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in peanuts and can lead to mild or severe reactions, according to MayoClinc.com.
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Magnesium is considered to the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, notes the National Institutes of Health. Magnesium is commonly found in green, leafy vegetables and shouldn’t cause an allergic reaction when you get it from foods.
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A skin rash can result from either eating or touching highly acidic foods, such as tomatoes, peanuts or citrus fruits. If you develop a skin rash after you consume the food, you may have an allergy to that specific food.
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Peanut butter should not cause diarrhea. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic recommends adding peanut butter to your diet if you develop diarrhea. If you are allergic to peanuts, however, diarrhea may occur after you eat peanut butter.
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Taking vitamin E should not cause a skin reaction. If it does, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Drugs.com states that an allergic reaction to vitamin E can cause hives, which is a common symptom of anaphylactic shock, a rare but life-threatening medical condition.
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