Chapter 33

FAILSAFE diet FAILSAFE stands for Free of Additives, Low in Salicylates, Amines and Flavour Enhancers. Developed by Sue Dengate, based on research from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Austrailia. It restricts additives, including some natural ones like annato.

Feingold diet Officially called the Feingold Program. Developed by Dr. Ben F. Feingold, it is an elimination diet. You remove artificial color, flavors and fragrances, some specific preservatives and artificial sweeteners. You may also restrict foods containing salicylates.

fetotoxicity Describes substances that can damage your unborn baby.

fibromyalgia A syndrome characterized by pain, and muscle tenderness at specific points (trigger points).

FODMAP FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols. These are specific carbohydrates that can cause digestive problems. The Low-FODMAP diet restricts foods containing these carbohydrates.