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No matter what type of diet you try it is vital that you avoid processed foods. Manufactured foods contain hidden ingredients, such as cornstarch, wheat, sugar, eggs and other allergens. These ingredients may be used in such small amounts that they don't show up on the labeling but they do effect your histamine production. Don't trust the labels. Eat only fresh whole varieties of the allowed foods. To start your own elimination diet, write down all of the foods that you crave, food that make you feel energized and foods that exhaust you. These can all be signs of allergic reactions. You'll also want to take special note of foods that you feel you must eat everyday. Strong cravings for particular foods can indicate allergies. Remember, if you eat a lot of processed foods your "possible allergies" list should include sugar, corn, soy, yeast, artificial food colorings, preservatives and additives.
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