What Is Wheat Allergy?
Wheat allergy is an IgE mediated allergic reaction to wheat. Allergic reaction can cause runny nose, congestion, sneezing, wheezing, anaphylaxis, watery/irritated eyes, headaches, GI upset including nausea, vomiting, etc., dizziness, and a variety of other symptoms. This is in reaction to eating wheat or in some cases breathing it in.
Wheat allergy is diagnosed through allergy testing, either skin prick or blood tests.
Wheat allergy is diagnosed through allergy testing, either skin prick or blood tests. Treatment for wheat allergy is mainly avoidance of wheat and wheat containing products. A nutrition professional can help you learn to identify where wheat may be hiding and help you put together a plan to ensure you can avoid eating wheat while also getting all the nutrients you need.
Does Wheat Allergy Mean Gluten Free?
No. Gluten is present in wheat and other grains but does not trigger a classic IgE mediated allergy. People with wheat allergy can potentially eat other foods that contain gluten like barley and rye. But gluten free products would also be wheat free, so if you are having trouble finding wheat free products, going for gluten free is an option.
What Nutrients Do I Need to Watch?
Avoiding wheat products means that there are multiple nutrients that you may not get enough of.
- B Vitamins
- Iron
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Chromium
What Foods Can I Eat with Those Nutrients?
In order to get plenty of the above listed nutrients, focus on incorporating the following foods into your diet. If you have multiple food allergies/sensitivities, you may supplements to fill in the gaps, a nutrition professional can help you find good quality supplements that will be most appropriate for your needs. The following foods are wheat free and good sources of B vitamin, iron, zinc, selenium, and chromium.
- Alternative fortified grains (barley, rice, oat, corn, rye, quinoa, amaranth, farina)
- Soybean
- Legumes
- Eggs
- Milk
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Apples
- Bananas
- Spinach
- Potatoes
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