I’m not a professional nutritionist. Nor am I a professional dietitian. So I would recommend that you do your own serious research – or even consult your doctor – if you’re seriously considering following a low-allergy diet.
The body works in mysterious ways when it comes to food allergies. For example, I’m allergic to beer. Not all beer. Just light beer. Coors, Bud Light or Keystone (aka piss-water) make my tongue swell and lips itch. But Guinness does nothing to me. Not convinced? Here’s another example. My brother is allergic to seafood. Not all fish. Just shellfish and tuna. He can eat salmon, he can eat halibut. But tuna causes him to get violently ill.
Food allergies don’t stop at causing violent illness or swelling and hives. Mild food allergies can result in bloating for hours after eating a certain food or even excess gas.
I personally have never gave much thought to a low-allergy diet – mainly because I’m a picky eater and don’t go near many foods anyway. So, I can’t sit here and say that I know some excellent low-allergy recipes. I do, however, know a few delicious low-allergy food items that can be included in your every day cooking.
–>This shouldn’t come as a shock, but most of the low-allergy foods are in fact vegetables. These include but are not limited to: avocado, sweet potatoes, squash/pumpkin (also great for your stomach), kale, peas, spinach, mushrooms and eggplant. To name a few.
–>Despite the number of reported fish allergies out there, there is quite a number of fish (not shellfish) that are low-allergy including: halibut, salmon, perch, cod, tilapia and red snapper.
–> Fruits include: blueberries, pears, peaches, melon. (I’ve seen apples and strawberries on low-allergy lists as well but I know a few people who are allergic to these…).
–> Meats: turkey, chicken breast, veal and lamb are the best choices.
–> Oats and Grains –> quinoa, 100% buckwheat and white rice. To name a few.
These are just a few items that are mentioned on lists I’ve seen. For a fuller list and an example of an ideal 10-day low-allergy diet, visit this site. Another great site that lists hypoallergenic foods you can access here.
***Reminder: I am NOT a professional. Talk to your doctor before trying any new diet and, of course, get tested for allergies before trying any new foods.***
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