Going For a Wheat and Gluten Free Diet
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A wheat and gluten free diet is not a way to lose weight. It is actually a way to avoid triggering symptoms of a wheat allergy in a number of individuals.
What is a wheat allergy?
A wheat allergy is caused by an immune system reaction to one of the proteins in wheat, including albumin, globulin, gliadin, and glutenin (gluten). Continue reading…
Fish Allergy
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Who wouldn’t love to dine at a seafood restaurant? Well, those who have fish allergies of course. No matter how much they want to enjoy a buttered salmon steak or any other fish dish, they just can’t. There is also a risk in ordering a non-fish dish because the skillet, spatula, or oil used to cook the food may have been used to cook fish. Continue reading…
Food Allergy Testing
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There are several ways to test a person for food allergy: skin tests, elimination-type tests, and the RAST test.
Skin Test
Skin tests are common tests for most allergens, not just food. Continue reading…
Shellfish Allergy
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An allergy to shellfish is a type of seafood allergy. Just like a fish allergy, it is relatively easy to avoid, but unlike fish, if you are allergic to one type of shellfish, you are allergic to all of them.
Once you are diagnosed with a shellfish allergy, you must bid farewell to eating species of crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn, abalone, crawfish, crayfish, oysters, cockle, sea urchin, and all types of mollusks (clams, mussels and scallops). Continue reading…
Fruit Allergy
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Healthy eating has become a trend nowadays. Eating more fresh fruits is desired by most who are concerned about their lifestyle, wellbeing, and overall health. However, this may not be a healthy option for those with allergies to some fruits.
Which fruits cause allergic reactions? How do you know if you have a fruit allergy?
Apricots, bananas, cherries, kiwis, Continue reading…
Living With a Dairy Allergy
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A dairy allergy, or milk allergy, is an allergy to cow’s milk. Babies can be born with an allergy, or a normal adult can develop an allergy for reasons unknown. Most children outgrow their dairy allergy, but others carry their allergy until adulthood. Because cow’s milk is an essential ingredient in processed foods, having a dairy allergy can be quite a hassle even for adults.
What causes allergies in cow’s milk?
The composition of milk includes substances such as water, carbohydrates, lactose (milk sugar), minerals, fats, and several proteins. The casein and whey proteins are known to be allergenic. Continue reading…
Wheat Allergy
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What would you do if you cannot eat bread? How about not being able to eat cereals and waffles, or even noodles or muffins, can you manage all that? Be thankful if you do not have a wheat allergy.
Notice that the foods mentioned above are mostly everyday foods that contain wheat. So why is wheat such a common food allergen if it is found in such common foods? Continue reading…
