The measures so far described for preventing food allergy are very largely based on scientific trials. Because food intolerance is less well recognized than food allergy, it attracts far less funding for research, and no comparable studies have been carried out. The preventive measures that we suggest here are common-sense ones, based on an understanding of what factors might cause food intolerance. If one member of the family already shows food intolerance, following these guidelines may be worthwhile for those who are presently in good health.
Diet and drugs
Since commonly eaten foods are the most frequent offenders in food intolerance, varying the diet is recommended. In particular, try to avoid eating milk and wheat too often – try to restrict these foods to just one meal a day. Avoid eating large quantities of the other high-risk foods, notably eggs, orange juice and peanuts. Never consume huge quantities of a particular food at one sitting – sausage-eating competitions are not for you.
Try to cut down on the number of cups of tea and coffee you drink each day, and to make them a little weaker. The evils of caffeine are listed on pl59, and both drinks contain a variety of other chemical constituents that can irritate the stomach lining or cause changes in the body chemistry.
Avoid anything that increases the permeability of the gut wall: excess alcohol, highly spiced food, raw pineapple and papaya (pawpaw). Certain drugs also make the gut more leaky, notably aspirin and other drugs of a similar type – these are used mainly for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, period pains and headaches. You should only take these if you really need them.
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