Elimination Diets: Do We Know Enough?

Elimination diets, when medically appropriate, can benefit those with food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. Several years ago, the United States, Canada, and the European Union (EU) promulgated food labeling regulations to help consumers avoid at least the basic eight allergens (peanuts, soybeans, fish, crustaceans, milk, eggs, tree nuts, and wheat). The Canadian and EU regulations reference additional allergens, including mustard, sesame, sulfites, gluten, mollusks, celery, and lupin…