| Some people are not aware that they have food | | | | and other products with egg contents is needed. Also |
| allergy. It can be difficult to diagnose especially if | | | | check labels carefully because some egg alternatives |
| allergic reactions are not apparent before. Symptoms | | | | has egg white contents. |
| of food allergy only appear if you exceed the | | | | 3. Peanut allergy diets. Peanut allergies are one of the |
| tolerable amount of foods you are allergic to. | | | | most fatal and are potentially serious among all types |
| Food allergy lets your body react as if some foods | | | | of food allergies. It contains food allergens most |
| are harmful. The immune system of the body then | | | | common for triggering allergic reactions. Most |
| creates antibodies for fighting back food allergens | | | | commercial foods such as ethnic foods, candy, and |
| which triggers the food allergy. Once the person eats | | | | baked foods contain peanuts, especially if prepared |
| the food, touches the food, or even inhales its | | | | only by one manufacturer. |
| particles, chemicals including histamine are released by | | | | 4. Tree nuts allergy diets. All products with tree nuts |
| the body to protect it from allergens. | | | | ingredients must be totally avoided even though only |
| Allergic symptoms can affect your cardiovascular | | | | one nut triggers your allergic reactions. Some |
| system, skin, gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory | | | | shampoos and lotions also contain tree nuts. Carefully |
| system. Food allergy symptoms are characterized by | | | | check the product labels. |
| wheezing, abdominal pain, swelling, itchiness in the | | | | 5. Fish allergy diet. Fish have different species but |
| throat, tongue, or lips, itchy skin rashes, and runny | | | | contains similar proteins. You need to eliminate all |
| nose. | | | | kinds of fish from your diet, except if your allergist |
| Food allergies need to follow special diets. These | | | | has already determined the specie that triggers your |
| diets do not contain food allergens as much as | | | | food allergy. It is also advisable not to visit seafood |
| possible. It is advised to consult your doctor or | | | | restaurants. |
| dietitian especially if you want to eliminate some | | | | 6. Shellfish allergy diets. Shellfish have different |
| types of food from your original diet or begin a | | | | species but contains similar proteins. You need to |
| specialized diet. It is because you might need some | | | | eliminate all kinds of shellfish from your diet, except if |
| adjustments on the new meal plan or replace any | | | | your allergist has already determined the specie that |
| lost nutrients by taking nutritional supplements. | | | | triggers your food allergy. |
| 1. Milk allergy diets. You need to eliminate milk and | | | | 7. Soy allergy diets. Soybeans are considered legumes |
| dairy products containing milk. These are good | | | | which include kidney beans, navy beans, black beans, |
| sources of Vitamin D and calcium. So it is necessary | | | | string beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, peanuts, carob, |
| to replace it with other kinds of food such as soy | | | | licorice, and lentils. This is widely used for processing |
| products, spinach, and broccoli, also enriched with | | | | foods, so make sure to avoid such products. |
| these nutrients. The labeled ingredients of the | | | | 8. Wheat allergy diets. Wheat proteins are called |
| products must be always checked. You can also use | | | | gluten and wheat made foods are considered as |
| almond, rice, or soy milk, instead of cow's milk. | | | | American diet staples, which you need to avoid. Read |
| Non-dairy goods which include some margarines, | | | | the labels of the products carefully. |
| cheese, yogurt, chocolate, and ice cream. | | | | Never forget these diet guidelines to fight food |
| 2. Egg allergy diets. Young children, adults, and infants | | | | allergies successfully. After all nothing beats caution |
| are more prone to egg allergies. Elimination of eggs | | | | and preparedness. |