We Don’t Get Along
Inspired by the unreleased Juice WRLD ft. Marshmello song, “We Don’t Get Along”.
Hello & Welcome
to the latest Midni9ht Mandarin blog! The main topic of this blog is how to recognize what types of foods do not “get along” with your unique genetic makeup!
How to Test if a Food is Compatible with Your Body
Here are some ways to test whether the food you’re eating is truly working with your body rather than against it. While there are many other tests available, these are some that I am familiar with:
1. Food Sensitivity & Allergy Tests
- Food Sensitivity Test (IgG/IgA) – Helps identify food sensitivities and intolerances.
- Allergy Test (IgE) – Detects immediate “immune” responses to specific foods.
These tests provide specific results that can guide you in understanding which foods might be causing reactions in your body.
2. Blood Sugar & Metabolic Response Tracking
Glucose monitors help track how your body responds to different foods. There are different types available:
- Traditional Blood Sugar Monitors – Where you take a small sample of your blood from your finger using a lancet device then transferring the blood sample to the monitor stick & it will display your current blood sugar on the device
- Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) – where you attach a device to the back of your arm & it will monitor your blood sugar levels throughout the entire day. You do not need to poke your finger which can become a task for many people. A continuous glucose monitor will have a tracking device gadget or an application you can download to your phone to see your blood sugar, continuous glucose monitors also show your blood glucose history either in a numbers form or graph form
Though these monitors are often used for diabetes management, they can also be useful for anyone looking to monitor their body’s response to food. A variety are available over the counter, while others may require a prescription from a doctor
3. Gut Microbiome Testing
- Gut Microbiome Test – This test can help analyze your gut bacteria & suggest foods that might support or disrupt your gut microbiome. The gut microbiome test can help identify the balance & diversity between good gut bacteria & bad gut bacteria. This test can also help identify the general health of your gut
- GI-MAP Test (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) – A more detailed test that identifies pathogens, viruses, parasites, and markers of gut inflammation (e.g., Candida, H. pylori, zonulin, secretory IgA).
Both of these tests are performed using a stool sample.
- MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase)
- Related to folate metabolism & production (vitamin b9)
- MTHFR mutations can contribute to brain fog, fatigue, signs of poor detoxification, and elevated homocysteine levels.
- GSTM1 & GSTT1 (Glutathione S-Transferase)
- These genes help produce glutathione, the antioxidant that plays a key role in the detoxification process from oxidative stress
- Some abnormalities in these genes may result in sensitivities to processed foods, chemicals, and environmental toxins.
- NAT2 (N-Acetyltransferase 2)
- Can determine how quickly your body can process & metabolize processed meats, smoked meats, and caffeine.
- People with slower acetylator activity/response can be more prone to food-toxin buildup in their body, & can cause inflammation & inflammation related health concerns
- CYP1A2 (Caffeine Sensitivity & Estrogen Detoxification)
- Determines how efficiently your liver processes caffeine and estrogen-like compounds (e.g., soy isoflavones).
- If you have a slower CYP1A2 gene variant, then caffeine could tend to stay in your system for a long amount of time, along with being more reactive to estrogen-like compounds
- PON1 (Paraoxonase 1 – Pesticide Sensitivity)
- Helps detoxify organophosphate pesticides (commonly found in non-organic produce like fruits & vegetables, along with processed foods).
- People that have a weaker PON1 enzyme can have more sensitivities to pesticide exposure, which can cause frequent inflammation, higher levels of oxidative stress, & more free radicals in the body
5. Hormone & Endocrine Response Testing
- DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)
- Analyzes the way that your hormones like; estrogen & cortisol respond to comsuming products that contain soy & dairy
- Helps detect how your thyroid responds & functions after consuming soy & dairy
- Performed by collecting multiple dried urine samples throughout the day to test hormone fluctuation
Signs That a Food Doesn’t “Get Along” with Your Body
You don’t really need fancy tests to know if your body is rejecting a certain food. Here are some signs that may indicate a poor food-body relationship:
- Headaches or migraines
- Acne (usually appearing a few days after eating a food)
- Brain fog & trouble focusing
- Heartburn
- Low energy or extreme fatigue
- Negative mood changes
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Digestive discomfort (gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation)
- Inflammation throughout the body
- Blood sugar spikes
- Higher blood pressure
How to Experiment with Food Compatibility
If you want to self-test how foods interact with your body, consider mono-fasting:
- Eat only one type of food at a time (e.g., just rice, or just chicken)
- Letting that one food go through it’s digestive process
- Then consuming another one specific food
Tip: if you are completing your own independent study to see what foods your body is not getting along with, it is a good idea to keep a written journal to take notes to track your results & conclusions. This method helps you to pinpoint specific foods that might be causing issues.
Reducing Foods That Don’t Work for You
If you are looking to adjust your food lifestyle, it is a good idea to make small changes to your eating habits. Please make sure that you are able to enjoy the choices of food you are eating, & making gradual changes to your food intake, along with focusing on adding or supplementing instead of restricting or eliminating.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I believe that all hueman vessels are not really meant to consume ultra processed foods in large quantities or frequent amounts, although you might not be sensitive to processed foods, it is good to try to limit the amount of processed foods & take-away foods you consume. This blog is meant to be a resource & a suggestion
I hope you found this information interesting and helpful!
Peace, love, & light. ✨
