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Reference

The Hidden Ingredient Checklist

Twenty-eight additives that hide inside 'plain' restaurant dishes — from garlic-infused oils and milk powder to xanthan gum and sulfite preservatives.

Method

Reading the 1-to-4 Hour Reaction Window

Why symptoms rarely follow the last bite, and how to time-stamp meals so your log actually lines up with your flare-ups.

Nutrition

Low-FODMAP Swaps That Don't Taste Like Punishment

A practical substitution table for onion, garlic, wheat, dairy and high-fructose sweeteners during an elimination phase.

Reference

Bristol Stool Scale, Plainly Explained

How to classify all seven types consistently so your digestion data means the same thing week over week.

Clinical prep

Building a Doctor-Ready Summary

What allergists and dietitians actually want to see in a food journal — and the noise you can safely leave out.

Lifestyle

Sleep, Stress and False Positives

Poor sleep and high stress amplify gut symptoms. Learn to separate lifestyle noise from genuine ingredient reactions.

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