Food Sensitivity Testing NYC
Treat Food Intolerances &
Manage Allergies
Gut Zoomer & Food Sensitivity Pinnertest in New York City
Understand which foods and beverages are safe for your body with the Pinnertest food sensitivity test. Restore balance in your gut with our Full Gut Restoration Appointment Bundle. Reduce discomfort, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Stop feeling sick. Reduce inflammation. Feel more confident with your food choices. Take control of your life.
Dietitian for Food Sensitivities, Intolerances & Allergies in NYC
Do you feel like your food is making you sick?
People often come to us struggling with bloating, cramping, chronic fatigue, migraines, fibromyalgia, and ongoing discomfort. Many say they feel unwell most of the time. The link between autoimmune conditions, migraines, and other chronic health issues—and gut health, food sensitivities, allergies, or intolerances—is not always obvious.
What are the signs and symptoms of a food allergy?
Food allergies are the body’s immune system reaction to a “harmless food.” The reaction is immediate and can be deadly. Allergy symptoms include rashes, swelling, breathing problems, and light-headedness. If experiencing this, you should get to a doctor immediately.
Here is how a dietitian on our team provides specialized support to manage food allergies safely:
Label Reading & Ingredient Literacy: We teach you how to decode complex ingredient lists and identify hidden sources of allergens (such as “casein” for milk or “albumin” for egg) on both food and cosmetic packaging.
Nutritional Gap Analysis: When major food groups are removed, we can identify potential nutrient deficiencies—such as Calcium or Vitamin D in a dairy allergy—and introduce safe, nutrient-dense alternatives to bridge those gaps.
Safe Substitution Strategies: We provide practical advice on how to swap ingredients in recipes so you can still enjoy favorite meals while maintaining the proper texture and flavor of the original dish.
Cross-Contact Prevention: You will receive guidance on how to prevent accidental exposure in the kitchen, including tips on shared cookware, storage, and food preparation techniques.
Dining Out & Social Guidance: We help develop scripts and strategies for communicating with restaurant staff and managing social gatherings to reduce anxiety and ensure safety while away from home. (This is the same for managing food allergies in children, keeping them safe at birthday parties, school functions, and more.)
Emergency Preparedness: While not a replacement for a doctor’s medical advice, a dietitian from our team can help reinforce the importance of an Allergy Action Plan and ensure you understand the necessity of carrying emergency medications like an epinephrine auto-injector.
Building a “Safe” Pantry: We help curate a list of trusted brands and products that align with your specific allergy profile, saving you time and stress during grocery trips.
Dietitian Services Covered by Insurance
- Take a the gut zoomer test.
- Identify harmful bacteria and hidden viral infections.
- Take a food sensitivity test.
- Identify trigger foods.
- Understand which foods and beverages are safe for your body.
- Reduce discomfort, chronic fatigue, pain, bloating and gas.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Take control of your life.
Food Intolerance Symptoms
Food intolerances are the body’s inability to process or digest a certain food. Probably the most common food intolerance is lactose. As we age, our intestines make less of the enzyme lactase, which leads to a lactose buildup in the digestive tract. Other common intolerances include caffeine, gluten, and salicylates. Many can relate to feeling bloated, gassy, having diarrhea, and other symptoms related to food intolerances.
Understand the Difference Between Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is not an allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity. It’s an autoimmune disorder. When gluten is consumed, the body’s digestive system experiences a complex inflammatory reaction that can make people quite sick. Eating gluten just one time will not cause this reaction; however, over time, those with Celiac disease can experience weight loss, malnutrition, and other more serious digestive problems. Though people might have gluten intolerance, only 1% of the population has celiac disease.
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Over 90% of our patients pay nothing out of pocket. We’re in-network with most major insurance plans. We will check your coverage for you.
Our Team of Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, and Healthcare Specialists in NYC
NYC Nutritionist counts on over 25 Certified Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, nurse practitioners, and therapists with diverse experience and backgrounds. We are proud to provide our patients with multi-lingual nutrition services (English & Spanish). You’ll be paired with one of the expert nutrition therapists on our team that best fits your needs, to help you reach your goals. Here are just a few of our team members. (Learn more about us here.)
RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – MHS: Masters of Health Sciences – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – MSN: Master of Science in Nursing – APRN: Advance Practice Registered Nurse – FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice – LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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What is the root cause of food sensitivities?
The underlying cause of food sensitivity might not even be the food itself. Your body might be fighting a bacterial infection or a “hidden” viral infection. It might have small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). As functional dietitians, we believe it’s important to understand the why of our patients’ symptoms. This is why we prefer to first administer the Gut Zoomer Test. It’s the most comprehensive digestive health test on the market and assesses bacteria, yeast, viruses, and parasites in the gut microbiome, alongside relevant digestive and inflammatory markers. It measures hundreds of species of microbes at once.
Food sensitivities can be tricky. The body can experience anything from joint pain to fatigue, rashes to “foggy brain” — an array of uncomfortable symptoms that you just can’t seem to put a finger on. Add the timeline complexity. As opposed to allergic reactions, which are immediate, sensitivities can occur anywhere from 24 – 72 hours after ingesting particular foods. Sensitivities also depend on the quantity of the food consumed.
Undergoing food sensitivity testing is another alternative that can help identify the foods and chemicals that are making you feel bad.
What is the Pinnertest for Food Sensitivity?
The food sensitivity test (Pinnertest) is a finger-prick test that can help identify which foods and chemicals your body is reactive, moderately reactive, or non-reactive to. By working with one of our Registered Dietitians, we will develop a diet that will suit your unique and individual needs to reduce or eliminate foods that cause discomfort. Through guided nutrition therapy, you can feel empowered about your food choices again, eating your way to a healthier you, one bite at a time.
Why take the Pinnertest for food sensitivities or intolerances?
Functional medicine and nutrition counseling don’t just treat symptoms. WHY you’re experiencing these symptoms is fundamental to developing effective treatment programs. Are you experiencing any of these issues?
- Weight Gain
- Tiredness or Chronic Fatigue
- Migraine and Aches
- Bloating and Edema
- Joint Pain
- IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Skin Problems
What is the Gut Zoomer test? How does it work?
The Gut Zoomer sensitivity test is a stool test that can assess bacteria, yeast, viruses, and parasites in the gut microbiome, alongside relevant digestive and inflammatory markers. The panel measures hundreds of species of microbes at once. At this time, it is the most comprehensive digestive health test on the market.
Why take the Gut Zoomer test?
As function dietitian nutritionists, we always ask WHY. This test provides much-needed answers for our patients and gives us the information we need to tailor nutrition interventions to help improve your uncomfortable symptoms. Are you experiencing any of these issues?
• Autoimmune conditions • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis) • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Celiac disease • Cardiovascular disease • Metabolic Syndrome • Diabetes • Liver and gallbladder disease • Neurological disorders • Mood abnormalities • Skin rashes (eczema or dermatitis) • Inflammatory symptoms • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) • Fatigue • Gas and bloating • Indigestion • Infections • Intestinal permeability (‘leaky gut syndrome’) • Nutrient deficiencies • Food sensitivities • Malnutrition •
The foods, additives, and chemicals tested in the Pinnertest are as follows:
Holistic Nutrition Counseling in NYC
As NYC Registered Dietitians, we believe evidence-based nutrition is a fundamental human right. We use a functional, holistic approach to help you build a sustainable relationship with food and empower you with the tools to live a life of wellness.
Your personal nutrition consultant will work with you to:
Uncover Root Causes: Utilize advanced functional testing, such as the Gut Zoomer, to identify SIBO, bacterial imbalances, or “hidden” viral infections.
Identify Food Sensitivities: Pinpoint personal trigger foods using the Pinnertest and strategic elimination diets.
Reduce Chronic Symptoms: Implement dietary shifts designed to alleviate discomfort, chronic fatigue, inflammation, and pain.
Master Mindful Eating: Develop practical strategies to modify habits, focusing on the abundance of foods you can eat rather than restriction.
Expert Meal Planning: Gain confidence in the supermarket and at restaurants with individualized meal plans and food-label expertise.
Ensure Nutrient Density: Receive professional guidance to ensure your body gets essential nutrients while omitting problem foods.
Reclaim Food Joy: Restore your ability to enjoy family meals and social dining without stress or digestive discomfort.
Achieve Sustainable Health: Build a personalized roadmap to reach your health goals and feel confident in your body.
How it works
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You will be paired with one of our expert Dietitian-Nutritionists that’s the perfect fit for your needs. Contact us either online or by phone
Meet with your personal nutrition expert.
One-on-one counseling. In person or virtual appointments. Flexible scheduling (evenings, early hours).
Take control of your life.
Implement your individualized nutrition plan. Get the tools you need to live a healthier, more vital life.
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INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION PACKAGES
Basic Nutrition Bundle
$695
Basic Nutrition Bundle:
1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30 minute) Follow-up Sessions
Advanced Nutrition Bundle
$795
Advanced Nutrition Bundle:
1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) Follow-up Sessions
10% off any tests
Access to your personal dietitian’s email to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Specialized Nutrition Bundle
$895
Specialized Nutrition Bundle:
1 Initial Assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) follow-up sessions
20% off any tests
Access to your personal dietitian’s email to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Regular food record feedback
Weekly newsletter with specific tips and resources
A copy of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan
Full Gut Restoration Nutrition Package
$1250
Improve your Gut Health:1 initial-assessment (1 hour)
4 (30-minute) follow-up sessions
1 copy of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan
Meal Plan Development
Access to your dietitian
Food record feedback
The cost of the Gut Zoomer Test
Appointment priority to review your results as soon as they come in.Our digestive health rules our overall wellness. Gut health is tied to mental health, weight loss, IBS, IBD, and more. This appointment bundle is relevant for ASD, as those with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to experience food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies.
(Add-on option: Food sensitivity test for $400.00)
Keep it Up Nutrition Bundle
$395
Keep it up:
This extension to the Nutrition Bundles includes follow-up appointments to keep you on track to reaching your nutrition and health goals. Establish habits that will last a lifetime. Continue working with your personal dietitian. We look forward to working with you more.
4 (30-minute) follow-up appointments: $395.00
4 (45-minute) follow-up appointments: $695.00
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
All appointments must be completed within two years of purchase.
All Sales Are Final. NYC Nutritionist – NYC Nutrition Group does not offer any refunds, transfers or exchanges of any kind on any items offered for sale.
Purchase of the Appointment Bundles are denoted as a final sale and are not eligible for any refund, transfers, or exchange.
*Packages are individualized and adjusted to the unique needs of each patient.
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Many claim to be a nutritionist. But only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) meets rigorous academic requirements with clinical training, holding a degree from an accredited university. Our RDNs stay informed of guidelines set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide our patients with expert nutrition counseling.
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FAQ About Nutrition Therapy for Food Sensitivies, Intolerances, and Allergies
Can food sensitivities cause anxiety?
Food sensitivities may increase anxiety for some people, but current research does not show that they directly cause it. That said, gut health plays an important role in mental well-being. When the gut microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to inflammation. This inflammation may affect the gut lining and the gut–brain connection. Studies have linked ongoing, low-grade inflammation with conditions like depression.
Supporting a healthy gut is often the first step toward better overall health. As functional registered dietitian nutritionists, our role is to look beyond symptoms and understand what is happening underneath. Anxiety can be one sign of an unhealthy gut, but finding the root cause is key to long-term improvement.
When to see a dietitian nutritionist for food sensitivities, allergies, or intolerances?
If you are experiencing symptoms like bloating, fatigue, discomfort, or anxiety, working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in gut health can help. We use advanced testing, such as the Gut Zoomer, to identify harmful bacteria or viruses. We may also use food sensitivity testing, like the Pinnertest, to help identify specific trigger foods.
Using these results, we create a personalized nutrition plan that removes problem foods while still meeting all of your nutrient needs—so you can heal without restriction or fear around food.
The Connection Between Gut Health, Food Sensitivities and Autoimmune Diseases
Oftentimes our patients are surprised how much food sensitivities play a role in general health and well-being. Skin conditions like psoriasis, chronic diseases like Lupus and Crohn’s, and being unable to lose weight can all be exacerbated by an unhealthy gut and/or food sensitivities.
There are important steps toward gut health:
- Identify if you have a healthy gut microbiome. This can be done with the Gut Zoomer.
- Identify trigger foods and chemicals with food sensitivity testing, as needed.
Feel healthier and reach your wellness goals with a diet individualized to fit your unique needs. We look forward to working with you!