List foods you can eat if you have alleriges to...?

Question

Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Eggs and Peanuts

I've recently been diagnosed with allergies to these foods. WHAT do you eat now?

Answer 1

I have allegries to wheat, soybeans and eggs as well as dozens of other foods. With careful monitoring of your diet and reactions, you may find that one or more of these items may not have to be eliminated completely. For example, I can use eggs in baking (cakes, cookies), but not in casseroles or as a stand alone menu item. That said here are some suggestions and cautions.

There are many flours other than wheat flour--rye, rice, and oat are probably the easiest to find. In general the oat seems to be closest to wheat in flavor and result. Be aware that these alternatives may not produce the same results. You will have to experiment with old and new recipes and adjust ingredients, measurements and possibly cooking/baking time until you find out what works for you.

Since you list both soybeans and peanuts, you should probably avoid peas as well; they are all in the same family. With a soybean allergy, you need to read every food label. Watch for soybean oil, soy flour, soy protein, and soy lecithin (this additive/preservative is the least likely of these four to cause problems). Also Vitamin E or Tocopherol Acetate is nearly always derived from soy or wheat. Most commercially prepared beef dishes contain soy. Some "beef" bouillons contain no beef at all; they are soy based. Avoid soups, sauces, gravies, and frozen beef items unless you can check the ingredients. Also pay attention to cooking oils and shortening. Many still contain high percentage of soybean oil.

Depending on your sensitivity, you may need to restrict beef and restrict or avoid pork. Range fed beef should be fine, but some beef cattle are fed corn and/or soybeans. Pigs are generally fed corn, soybeans, or peanuts. If you experience and problems with beef or pork prepared by you, try to find out from you grocer where the meat comes from.

Most food labels now clearly identify if the product has peanuts or may have come in contact with peanuts. Try using other nuts and nut butters. They are more expensive, but available.

In addition to corn in its obvious forms, check for corn flour, corn starch, and corn syrup.

Don't be afraid! Your limitations may seem unbearable at first, but you will find alternative foods. Try new foods. Try unconventional combinations. Experiment. Give your changes time to have an effect. Don't be intimidated by people unsympathetic to your new diet restrictions. Ask about ingredients whether the meal is served at a restaurant, or at the home of a family member or friend. If you are not sure you can eat a menu item, don't. Ask for a substitute. You are NOT just being picky.

Trust your body and your instincts. No matter what tests and doctors say, how YOU feel will determine if your diet changes are right for you.

Answer 2

Aside from the obvious, meat and fruit, you can eat rce and oats. (including cooking with rice and/or flour and rice and oat cereals). There are other grains such as quinoa and spelt that are made into cereals and flour.

Your local health food stores carry breads and other foods with no wheat or corn. You will have to read the ingredients on the labels of everything you buy that's processed since corn is added to nearly everything. This is going to be a learning process
Here is a web site that has info on food allergies and recipes.http://www.foodallergy.org/
Here's a very important web site that tells about reading food labels and a lot more. http://www.foodallergy.org/allergens/index.html
THis last one tells about current research into the problem of food allergies
http://www.foodallergyinitiative.org/index.cfm?source=google&segment=homepage&paidKeyword=food%20allergies&adVariation=1
Hope this helps. Good luck!

Answer 3

You're stuck with easy to prepare and healthier foods like salad, vegetables, fruits and meats. You'll need to be really aware of food labels now and vigilent when eating out. Stick with simple foods when out and no sauces (most contain flou or cornstarch). I'd go see a dietician for some further advice.

Answer 4

My condolences. That sucks. Guess you better stock up on lots of fresh fruit and veggies (minus corn) and meat. You can also use rice flour to make some things. Check out your local organic stores and see what they have.

Answer 5

Animals! Rice! Fruit!

Answer 6

Beef

Answer 7

yeah. lettuce? good luck. i'm allergic to wheat and i tried to cut that out alone. it was almost impossible. i eat it. the effects aren't too bad. i just kind of feel tired.

Answer 8

anything that don't have wheat, corn, soybean, eggs and peanuts..
seriously..

Answer 9

I would stick to asking a dietitian. Here's a link!
www.dietitian.com