Obviously, peanuts and tree nuts are not the same thing, and you can be allergic to one and tolerate the other, but it is also very common to be allergic to both. In addition, they are combined here because the nutritional concerns that come with needing to avoid peanuts and/or tree nuts are the sameContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy?”
Category Archives: Food Allergy
What Can I Eat with Soy Allergy?
Much like we have seen with all the other food allergies, soy allergy can cause a range of symptoms, from minor to life-threating. Because true food allergies require avoidance, it is important to read food labels and ensure that any food and beverages you consume are free from soy. This can be more challenging thanContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Soy Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Fish/Shellfish Allergy?
Two more categories of foods that are common food allergens are fish and shellfish. We are looking at them together because they are both seafood and likely to show up in the same places. So, if you are allergic to fish or shellfish, obviously don’t eat them. Shellfish especially can cause severe allergic and anaphylacticContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Fish/Shellfish Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Egg Allergy?
As with any IgE food allergy, avoidance of eggs is the current best strategy for managing egg allergy. Of course, it’s not as simple as foregoing scrambled eggs or an omelet in the morning. Egg is an ingredient in many foods including mayonnaise, custard, and many baked goods. For a person with egg allergies, readingContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Egg Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Milk Allergy?
Milk Allergy versus Lactose Intolerance One of the top 8 food allergens is cow’s milk. This allergy is common in babies/toddlers and some children outgrow the allergy by school age, but others remain allergic to milk throughout life. Milk allergy is often confused with lactose intolerance, because both condition require limiting or avoiding consuming dairyContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Milk Allergy?”
Food Allergies: When Your Body Overreacts to Food
What Is a Food Allergy? A food allergy is an overreaction of the immune system. The immune system recognizes the food as being foreign and launches an attack to rid the body of the invader. The symptoms can include hives, diarrhea, respiratory symptoms, and in the most severe cases, anaphylaxis. People who have seasonal allergies,Continue reading “Food Allergies: When Your Body Overreacts to Food”
Integrated Harmonies 