Are you aware of the Top 5 Food Allergies

Published by: Debbie Dusylovitch on 7th Nov 2011 | View all blogs by Debbie Dusylovitch

We as humans can be allergic to any number of things and there are a few foods that are usually high on the list. The reactions usually begin at a young age. Some lucky individuals are fortunate enough to grow out of the food allergies as they age. On the other hand, some people might not realize they have a food allergy until they are an adult. The common symptoms with food allergies are hives, dermatitis, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory distress, and anaphylactic shock. With that being said, here the top 5 most common foods that human beings are allergic to.

Milk – Children are by far the most likely to have allergies to milk. Some children grow out of this allergy during their early childhood. Others find they remain allergic to milk their whole life. Lots of substitutions have come on the market over the years and there are many to choose from such as rice, soy and almond milk products.
Tree nuts - Allergies to nuts are the most dangerous and possibly the most deadly food allergy in existence. Some examples of tree nuts are: walnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, almonds, and cashews. Be very careful in buying mixes and pre-made items. Most will list ingredients if made with nuts or nuts are produced in the factory
Peanuts – The amount of people who are allergic to peanuts is just about the same as the number of people who are allergic to tree nuts. Individuals allergic to peanuts must also be aware that a lot of foreign cultures use nuts in their cooking such as Asian or Mexican dishes. Always carry an Epi pen for safety measures.
Wheat – Many children and adults are now finding that they are becoming allergic to wheat. It’s an allergy that can be very difficult and expensive to overcome. Most of the products on the market are wheat based and it is in everything from sauces to baked goods, to pre-made items etc. Since more and more people are becoming allergic to wheat luckily most of the local grocery stores are beginning to carry more and more gluten-free items. Over the years the taste has gotten much better and sometimes it is difficult to even determine the difference between the too.
Eggs –Almost 1.5% of American children are allergic to eggs. Hopefully most children outgrow this allergy by the time that they are three years old. Pay attention to your child if they are having some type of reaction to a certain food. Many children will say I hate this particular food and it’s not because of the taste. Usually it’s because the body is letting them know it doesn’t agree with it.

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