Food Intolerance - My Food Sensitivity Test & Results | Dr Mona Vand

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This video talks all about food SENSITIVITY (which is much different than food allergies). Almost everyone has at least a few food sensitivities, so I highly suggest watching this video and learning how you can cure many symptoms (that you wouldn't even think came from a food sensitivity). Leave any questions below! :)
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[@Garbageflys2u]

This was life changing for me, I had a high level to wheat and eggs. I suffered from body ache, sever migraines and dizziness for years. Once I saw a nutritionist and they suggested doing a sensitivity test it changes my life. My sever migraine just stopped my body ache stopped. I wish I would have had this test done as a kid. I had a sad child hood with all the head aches I had, I thought I had a learning disability because it was so hard to read because of my headaches.

[@melindaestrada7209]

hello what food sensitivity test did u use?

[@naomikidane5473]

I just found out I am sensitive to eggs.... whyyyy!!!!

[@reemillustrates4718]

So its not something you did, its something ur born with?

[@niellalien]

Where did you go to get the test done?

[@khaiahmann9192]

Last year I found out that I have high sensitivities to sugar, dairy, parmesan cheese, and corn. Thankfully Im vegan and the last time I had an egg I actually broke out on my face and I had eczema. So I notcied a major difference since I stopped dealing with dairy. I stay away from corn, and with sugar I watch how much I eat of it.

[@ajsongs2098]

Whooop looks like u found a new sensitivity

[@RickyandGandi]

Christopher Wallbank not allergic... just sensitive to it. And I’m sure they’re referring to added sugar...not natural sugar.

[@AuNaturelle99]

I have a sensitivity to sugar and have since cut out all refined sugars from my diet. I have noticed a world of difference, I don’t experience any brain fog or fatigue and my eczema patch on my arm has cleared up as well as the tingly rashes on my face. I also avoid any processed/fast food. Your videos have really helped me make healthier lifestyle choices since, thank you Mona xx

[@sarkerm2]

That's like saying I'm allergic to alcohol and all my hangover symptoms went away away after I stopped drinking so much. You're probably not allergic to sugar, apparently you didn't know sugar is bad for you.

[@KJAlways]

I am so happy for you. Stay healthy and happy!!

[@erickgonzalez2099]

Same here..once I cut our refined sugar my acne and eczema went away

[@akikoonishi1179]

I've just got a result of my first food intolerance test and so many food that I eat everyday was on the list. especially, egg and wheat, gluten were high sensitivity and I was really depressed.. but since I found your channel, I feel more positive to improve my diet! Thank you so much.

[@niellalien]

What test did you take?

[@cherylfindeisen6088]

This is so awesome!! I suffer from lots of things and I can’t wait to do this. Especially cause the Drs I go to don’t seem to care that I’m having these issues. Thank you so much!!

[@NeuralRetraining]

I have found this to be true for me as well. Doctors haven't really understood or cared enough to help. I'm currently on a journey to heal my food sensitivities and I know it will be a long road. Sending peace to you!

[@MistahUnknown]

@Cheryl Findeisen Did you ever do the test?

[@stephaniemckenzie3552]

The low reactive foods are foods that are fine, they have a green dot next to them, so don't worry about them. I have done the Food Sensitivity Test as well as the Expansion test, it has been so eye opening for me! I am healing from several autoimmune diseases and was eating foods that I'm highly reactive, moderately reactive and mildly reactive to everyday several times a day!! I decided to cut out all the reactive foods except for the low reactive as those are fine for me and wow, huge difference, my red, splotchy, acne skin cleared up and is healthy, my energy levels are so much better, weight is coming off a little faster and my body is healing faster as well!!! Guess what the only 2 foods that I am highly reactive to are...brewers yeast and bakers yeast!!! I was eating gf bread thinking I was helping my body and it was slightly better because I am mildly reactive to gluten as well. I am so, so glad I had these food tests done!!!

[@emmakate6518]

Stephanie Mckenzie that’s awesome! I’d love to figure out what’s causing all my skin issues..

[@stephaniemckenzie3552]

@@emmakate6518 the more I stay away from the foods I'm sensitive to, the better my skin looks!!! It is huge for me!! 💜

[@mona-checkoutmychannel7656]

What test did you use?

[@stephaniemckenzie3552]

@@mona-checkoutmychannel7656 I used the same one she did, EverlyWell 🤗

[@deezie78]

I did the test and I eliminated all of the foods on the list, even the mild ones and I feel no different, I actually feel worse since I had to eliminate ginger. My joints still hurt and my stomach still hurts. Nothing has changed.

[@VeganKatieFaye]

deezie did you cut out meat and dairy?

[@sarkerm2]

That's because this test is a scam and not based on science. You should try to follow the FODMAP diet that mentions all the likely problematic foods.

[@hollywoodmkx]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting tested. It will help in tandem with the Elimination Diet.

[@marinasmith4772]

@@sarkerm2 Agree! All GI experts seem to agree that these tests are a waste of money.

[@jdub0107]

What was the one food you discovered was causing your bloating from your elimination diet? Did that food show up on your Everly Well test?

[@mihikaarora]

Jessica it was chia

[@jdub0107]

She said she did an elimination diet years ago and discovered a food that made her bloated. The chia was a surprise to her and showed up in her everlywell test. I was wondering what food did she discover was a problem for her from the elimination diet and if the Everlywell test results were consistent with that.

[@mihikaarora]

Jessica point noted . Ya. She hasn’t said that very clearly as to which food was causing bloating but I think it was chia. I think she meant to say she got surprised it was chia

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

When I heard that you were really big on testing, I subscribed immediately. I've been trying to find resources because I feel like this is such an underrated aspect of health in general, and nobody knows what tests to get or what to look for and so they're just basically doing things blindly based on how they feel.

[@jennybelding5297]

I did the test and when I actually follow it I notice a huge change. It’s kinda sad that people are so controversial with this type of testing that they don’t even acknowledge it in the medical world.

[@Jane-yg3vz]

There's a reason why medical professionals don't acknowledge these test; they are pseudoscience. Any science minded professional will know these tests are a scam and aren't testing for food "sensitivities", whatever that means, but are just showing you what foods you have been eating. The results of these tests leads to people having very restrictive diets and malnutrition.

[@thekingsson1757]

They want you sick

[@ivanfedre8090]

te quieren mantener enfermo para que compres medicamentos

[@joefilmco]

8:09 I thought I had a coffee intolerance so I quit...worst two months of my life. I'm back on it and I CAN DO ANYTHING!!!

[@summertimejay3157]

No you are just addicted to it lol

[@lavender_xo]

I'm vegetarian right now and I am cutting out sugar and reduce dairy but it's so difficult to find the willpower when i grew up eating crappy food. I have no idea how to eat healthy and no one around me eats healthy and its such a struggle

[@princessdianaox]

I feel you on this one, the will power is really really hard. But I believe in you! We got this!!! We are breaking generational cycles.

[@dalewhiting7559]

I have found that I am HIGHLY ALLERGIC to catfish, parasites and stalkers :(

[@2005wsoxfan]

Catfish. DAMN!

[@lilianal410]

Are those all synonyms for men

[@KJAlways]

I am allergic to toxic people too!!! Hahaha!!! 🤪😜😆

[@bradleyfrance8176]

Don't eat the cunts then

[@KickinAss1000]

Why did you say parasites twice 🤔

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks for spreading the word about food sensitivities, great video.

[@VeganKatieFaye]

So this company claims that the test results will show up with foods you’ve recently eaten which if you’re strictly vegan you wouldn’t have any meat or dairy in your system.. how could that show up as a sensitivity?

[@sarkerm2]

Because this test is BS and not based on science. Go to your doctor I'd you want to find out about food allergies.

[@VeganKatieFaye]

The Sarker yeah I know, makes me sad that she’s recommending it to her viewers.

[@sarkerm2]

@@VeganKatieFaye Because the only reason she and all the youtubers talking about this product is because they're getting paid to talk about it. That's why they all have a discount code.

[@VeganKatieFaye]

The Sarker gross

[@hilariouxtckz]

@@sarkerm2 Doctor Mike had an allergist debunking this test. It made more sense than this.

[@Zooay29]

Loved this! I am gluten intolerant and got diagnosed with SIBO a month ago so I am on a very strict low FODMAP and low carb diet right now for 3 months AND I’m plant based... so girl, it’s been a TIME and I agree... journaling is the best to know what you react to and don’t. It’s been a very informative time me. Love this video! 🌱💕

[@maple8576]

Zoe Austen :have you tried the SCD diet? It will help too

[@Zooay29]

Maple Liu no... but I’m gonna look into it right now 😍 I’m all about healing my gut right now! Thank you for the recommendation lovely x

[@KJAlways]

@@Zooay29 Hi Zoe, its been a year now, how is your gut doing these days? And are you now able to eat the foods you were sensitive to a year ago? I would love to learn from your results if you are willing to share.

[@Zooay29]

KJ Always hey!! Of course. So I am still vegan and gluten free. If I eat gluten it’s still a severe reaction in terms of my stomach, skin and headaches. It’s awful. But I am now able to eat avocados, cauliflower, chickpeas etc after coming off the low FODMAP diet as long as it’s in small doses. I have everything under control way better now. Digestive enzymes are a must when I’m eating out and about to eat a lot of carbs to help keep the SIBO at bay. But I have not had another episode since my first diagnosis 💕

[@uhlucy9564]

Ever since this year i have had veryyyyyy painful and uncomfortable abdominal pain every so often. It would stress me out and I’d become super pale,dizzy, and nauseous I would literally just squat down no matter where I was and it was so awful. I wasn’t sure what it was causing. About 20 minutes after I felt like I was going to faint i felt perfectly fine. It was so weird. I also forgot to mention that this abdominal pain would last anywhere from 7 to 14 hours and get worse as the hour went by. Yesterday I experienced this and I threw up for the first time when having this reaction. I threw up a couple of times. I Remembered having a bunch of jalapeño chips the day before and day of. I’m thinking that I have food intolerance to jalapeños so I’m going to avoid them but I’m not sure. I just really need this to stop😂

[@katieahmer5975]

Been on the fence about ordering this test for a month+ because reviews are fairly mixed. You’d def rec?

[@heatherchinoski3873]

I had this done with my naturopath and shockingly 35 food sensitivities and it was to healthy things I consume regularly. Like ginger, turmeric black pepper, asparagus, kale and much more. I find this all so interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@terseandtiny1746]

Your first three sensitivities would rock my entire world. Lol

[@kaydevine6303]

Probably just detecting what you usually eat since itl be in your blood

[@christinecortes5594]

So when I eat certain foods right away I get a migraine , stomach hurts , weight gain , bloating , running nose , constipations, fatigue , irritable , and so on . I react pretty fast . There are some foods I actually get where my throat starts feeling like it’s wanting to close and I start getting build up in my throat where I start coughing and try to clear my throat . I took an allergy test at my doctors, and it showed I wasn’t allergic to much. I had to take away lots of foods and started feeling better , lost 30 lbs as well . Started bringing more foods back and now I have soo many stomach issues again 😕. Not sure what to do , weight starting to come back and headaches , bloating , no energy ! I bought a food sensitivity test but now I hear they are not accurate and some doctors try to say this doesn’t exist wth !! It’s not a mental thing , I was find them started getting sick , got to the point where I couldn’t eat anything . Doctor wanted to take all these test costing me over $400 . Before I did this I took out all food and only ate a few foods. Started feeling sooo much better ! So definitely something there just hard to know what foods to stay alway from .

[@magdalena3149]

The amount of misinformation in this video is sickening. The elimination diet is the only way to check whether an individual has food sensitivities. Food sensitivity tests do not have any scientific evidence to prove that they work. They are not like allergy tests, which are a legitimate way to check for allergies. Also, the way you described the elimination diet is completely wrong. It is not eating a specific food item for a whole day and taking note of any symptoms... It is based on eliminating specific foods for about 4 to 6 weeks. These foods are then slowly reintroduced into one's diet, one food at a time, and the food is consumed alongside other food products for a few days to see if there's any difference in symptoms. I don't appreciate the fact that you call yourself a doctor and spread misinformation about topics you know nothing about. The fact that you are a doctor gives your audience a feeling of false security. They believe in everything you say because you are a doctor. All for you to get money from this sponsorship... It's shameful. I am saying all of this as a nutrition and dietetics student. I may not have my degree yet, but at least I don't spread misinformation. Please delete this video if you care about your audience.

[@karendillehay7778]

Seriously, this is absolutely laughable.

[@Onebeautifulheart]

I’m vegan. I’m glad I found you! I’m a new subscriber. ❤️🌸🕊

[@ironknee4705]

I suffered through the journaling my fun elimination diet. And they also had me do a genetics test because I was allergic to every medication they were trying to treat me with for a chronic illness very expensive but better than the reaction of Steven Johnson syndrome. I thank its really cool that you went all the way and got your PharmD but I think it’s confusing for us prescribers of your title can you share are you a pharmacist or a doctor because if so I would like to visit advise

[@toneman8478]

Here is my tip for those who are having a hard time getting enough blood samples as the test I ordered had 10 circles. Follow the directions but before lancing your finger.. Get a thin rubber band and loop it around the base of your finger several times so that it is tight and the finger starts to swell up a little bit.. I'm talking like a couple minutes at the most. Then lance the finger, there should be little to no blood that comes out.. Then.... lance the finger again in a spot right next to the first one. Take the rubber band off and the blood will start to drip out of your finger pretty good.. I was able to fill all circles no problem..

[@your.mrs.nobody]

I love all your uploads!

[@EnlightenTarot]

Love your videos. lots of stuff to think about. I want to know the best foods to eat and avoid to prevent sinus, catarrh and chest infections. Any info would be appreciated.

[@theperfectescape5785]

I have extreme food intolerance and gut issues and I found out that I have to detox awhile

[@xxo8888]

How do you detox?

[@reemrosheidat4800]

Thanks Dr. Mona. Great information as usual. The link to the test is not working. It takes me back to the video. Not sure what is going on

[@jlhxo8808]

Perfect! Videos right on time for me.

[@Your32Maker]

Got my test back 26 intolerances were found... 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ What time is the asteroid coming? 😷

[@amyskelton]

Don't you think it's responsible to let your viewers know that there is a very high percentage of false positives and false negatives with these tests? An elimination diet is the best and most confident way of finding out what you're sensitive to.

[@1salahudin]

How does one do an elimination diet?

[@caton3481]

@@1salahudin low Fodmap diet , monash app guidance.

[@caton3481]

For guidance *

[@conynunez1951]

Thank you Mona! is a medical professional needed to help you review the test or to explain it better or is it self explanatory?

[@theartofamyelizabethquirk6345]

Great Video! Very professional and very inspiring. I'm vegan as well, but can't seem to ever lose weight/mass even though I workout/burn camps...almost 40??...Anyway, I'll order one soon and use your code. Thank you!

[@KJAlways]

How is that going 4 months later? Were you able to lose weight?

[@giannag8897]

Is it US only or can I order from Canada?

[@gagandeepuppal1457]

What test is better Everlywell or 23 and me ?

[@ms.ddodson9352]

I learned so much!!

[@SimiKaranvlogs]

i am allergic to yarn fibre … i don’t know what does that mean .. can someone help me

[@monster12_4]

I have milk ,onion, cheese, meat n egg intolerance i feel like nausea n vomiting 🙁

[@elainasmith1700]

Unfortunately I have a syndrome that caused all of the food sensitivities symptoms but food sensitivities are also a symptom so unfortunately I think I may have to spend the money to get a test.

[@AnnieNugget]

Ok so i'd like various opinions on this- I have severe food allergies and have done the testing and shots and all. I know she said food allergy vs sensitivity tests for different antibodies BUT it's a known fact that blood testing for allergies isnt accurate at all. That's why they do bubble tests. I don't really understand how blood testing for sensitivity is any better. Any thoughts?

[@Dcoxtxful]

Dr. Mona. Is there a gut microbiome test that you know of?

[@MimiDidi121]

I was obese or morbidly obese from puberty until my early 50s when I lost 170ish-lbs over a decade, but I went from 250 to 150 in my early 50s. I had PCOS. I believe you dont have it after menopause. Anyway. Im, weightwise, as low as the doctors want me to go, but I've got a HUGE upper abdomen! I wear size 4 jeans and an extra large top. I am I 36DDD, but you can't hardly tell because of this huge ring of fat just below my breasts! I finally am somewhat thin, but still have to dress how I was at 300lbs! My upper abdomen is 4 inches bigger than my hips!!!! My thighs are 15" at the widest part! I'm the incredible upside down triangle!! Could food sensitivities be the culprit? I know, being so insulin resistant for decades caused my body to redistribute the fat, but!! A tiny bit more. I've got end-stage Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogrens Syndrome, and raynaulds phenomenon. The Ankylosing Spondylitis is my primary disease. I was misdiagnosed for almost 30 years. I've fused from T12-C1 and my head is fused in a prayer like position. I've also fused in both SI joints. Which is expected, since that's typically where AS shows its first symptoms. Thanks in advance for anyone with good info! 🙂🙃

[@robertofreedom7206]

Please note some foods you eat on a regular basis and you are allergic to, by cause a chronic low grade inflammation that you may not notice. The best thing to do is eliminate the food for a couple of weeks, and reintroduce and see if you get a violent response. One time I eliminated corn and all derivative corn products for several months. By accident, I ate some corn product in an energy bar, and I had golf ball size welts on the bottom of my feet.

[@mandyads]

Food intolerance and food sensitivity are different things. The words “allergy” and “intolerance” each have a specific and unique medical definition, whereas “food sensitivity” does not. It is not possible to take a food sensitivity test and know what foods you are intolerant… or even allergic to. There is no scientific evidence that supports the use of IgG as a marker for sensitivity, only as a marker for exposure. As a PharmD, this may not be her area of expertise. I would recommend finding resources from allergists, approved by allergists or supported by clinical research.

[@kalkeikuu]

What’s the difference between food sensitivities vs food intolerances?

[@christinecortes5594]

I tried Advanced Food intolerance labs and really was impressed with there results . Lots of it made sense . Only thing I question is I now can’t eat chicken after this being my main source of proteins . My intolerance test and my allergy tests both came back negative but I do react to it . I find that weird .

[@courtneypine1330]

I’ve herd multiple things. It helps some people and some people it don’t help at all. Right now I’m on the autoimmune protocol diet I’m loosing patience with it. Would this test actually help? I’m 4 months into aip

[@carlalopez8255]

Ty great video!!!💝😀

[@fairyfreak1]

Please stop with the fast subtitles 😭 it’s really distracting and unnecessary. I saw another comment on a different video and you said you would consider it but all videos still have them.

[@AnnieNugget]

You can turn off subtitles

[@paulojustinianookubo]

I would like to buy your test but before buying it I would like to know if is FDA approved?

[@natrose101]

What is a gut health test?

[@CanaryBlack0]

How long have you been vegan? Because the test can only detect foods you've eaten in the last six months since IgG antibodies against antigens last six months in the body and then they should go down.

[@VeganKatieFaye]

CanaryBlack0 this is EXACTLY my question! If this is true, this test is debunked.

[@activemusickid]

What’s the name of the song at the beginning of the video???????

[@gwenr1213]

Do I have to have eaten some of the foods tested in order for the sensitivity to show up?

[@adventuresofkimball18]

That is what I'm wondering

[@erinc8795]

Yes

[@VeganKatieFaye]

Not if she’s 100% vegan, that’s why I’m thinking this test is bunk.

[@KJAlways]

No, you don't. Her test shows Mona is sensitive to cheeses, and she don't eat cheese. Listen to her results again with the understanding she is vegan.

[@GCT1990]

Why are you giving out false information about testing food sensitivity? These test have been know to be not because unlike a Allergy test which looks for IgG and or IgE. We know that these lab works more often then not are harmful surrounding the false negatives they often provide in fact not one lab has been deemed accurate on their resaults which is why many doctors are coming forward about food allergy testing, now if food allergy tests are looked down on with no reliable evidence suggesting they even work... Imagine a food sensitivity lab work test.

[@connieblack9833]

So doctors and Medicaid and an allergenist won't cover this test at all?

[@magdalena3149]

They don't because food sensitivity tests haven't been scientifically proven to work. The only way to check for food sensitivities is to do an elimination diet. I don't understand why someone who claims to be a doctor is doing a sponsorship with this company, she's spreading so much misinformation, all to get that sponsorship money. Also, her definition of an elimination diet is completely wrong. I am saying this as a student of nutrition and dietetics. Please don't buy any of these tests and instead see a registered dietician or and/or a gastroenterologist, who have a lot of knowledge about food sensitivities and will guide you in the right direction.

[@AnnieNugget]

@@magdalena3149 shes a pharmacist so she has a doctorate. She just isnt a pro on nutrition. But she still knows more than the average person

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

Do you still have an active code to get 15% off?

[@harshidas8573]

Doctor am a 19 year old thin girl. I have chiseled jawline. Very flat hollow ugly cheeks. I have oily skin so I can't apply oil.. Please tell me some way to get chubby cheeks. Please please.. Am waiting for your reply

[@ironknee4705]

Harshida S she’s a pharmacist please check with your actual doctor

[@PinkFlowers365]

ty

[@karendillehay7778]

Simply testing for IgG & IgE does NOT mean you have a sensitivity! Please do not waste your money!!

[@ryanrauber4669]

I think I have a sensitivity to Mona, 'cause I'm definitely having a reaction.

[@brendanhogan1326]

WHAT ABOUT FARTS!? Mine are smelly.

[@ClarissaCeBi]

I would like to take a gut health test about my microbiome from Biomes but those test ain't cheap..

[@ClarissaCeBi]

@Kishan Pandey what do you mean with try again?

[@ClarissaCeBi]

@Kishan Pandey doesnt make sense to the comment I wrote

[@terseandtiny1746]

Maybe check with Goji Man.

[@nipponia1]

hmmm.i like people who have perfect life :)

[@MalikaSmile]

oooh, I just subscribed. Now I have to unsubscribe. There is already a lot of research done on those "Food sensitivity tests" and they are bogus. Oh well.

[@KalvinPatel]

are they really bogus??

[@laurencummings8483]

Any smoothie suggestions for someone with a banana, avocado, and pineapple allergy??

[@falynns.974]

Lauren Cummings frozen mango, yogurt, chia seeds to thicken or a good protein powder (sun warrior is great), frozen grapes w/ peanut butter :)

[@nahalazin8904]

Spinach and oranges, berries and frozen cherries and mango

[@LadybeetleMaddox]

I've heard zucchini can make a thicker smoother shake as a substitute for banana

[@reemillustrates4718]

So its not something you did, its something ur born with?

[@D.Clark1987]

I love 🐄.

[@Your32Maker]

You have an interesting eyebrow... 😜🙂

[@JuliaJacksons]

LOLOL

[@sarkerm2]

If you search for food sensitivity test on YT the second video will tell you that it's a scam and name the business. Surely enough the first video is talking about the said business scam by a Dr. who's btw sponsored by them. Sad.

[@sethrobins1569]

Seems like your totally sponsored by this company!!!!

[@JuliaJacksons]

This is all a scam and unproven

[@rickandnaruto]

You're hot and all but you didn't tell us if you feel any different after avoiding the foods you are sensitive to.

[@toneman8478]

Here is my tip for those who are having a hard time getting enough blood samples as the test I ordered had 10 circles. Follow the directions but before lancing your finger.. Get a thin rubber band and loop it around the base of your finger several times so that it is tight and the finger starts to swell up a little bit.. I'm talking like a couple minutes at the most. Then lance the finger, there should be little to no blood that comes out.. Then.... lance the finger again in a spot right next to the first one. Take the rubber band off and the blood will start to drip out of your finger pretty good.. I was able to fill all circles no problem..