
Stop it! I'm Sensitive! NO wait, I'm Allergic!!!
Food allergy and food sensitivity are terms which are often a point of confusion regarding the difference between the two. While both indicate an immune response and that the body is not happy, they activate slightly different areas of our immune system and create different symptoms or reactions. Primarily an allergic reaction is an immediate to reaction of the offending food. Symptoms appear within minutes and can be life threatening. Food sensitivities and intolerances are