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2009-06-15

Allergies: 8 Common Trigger Foods

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Allergies: 8 Common Trigger Foods

Allergies: 8 Common Trigger Foods //  Peanuts (© EatingWell)

Peanuts
Including peanut butter, mixed nuts, beer nuts and peanut oil. Experts often caution those with peanut allergies to avoid tree nuts, due to cross-contamination risks. Plus, about one-third of those with an allergy to peanuts (which are legumes like beans) have or will develop an allergy to one or more true nuts, which grow on trees.
 
Common hidden sources
Sauces used in ethnic—Asian, African and Mexican—meals (e.g., mole), candy, chocolate, sunflower seeds and nut butters (which often are processed on shared equipment, so read labels to find ones that keep peanuts separate), some natural and artificial flavors and many other foods (i.e., read labels of all processed foods).
 
Delicious swaps and recipes
  • Dip apples in a little honey instead of peanut butter.
  • Pop some popcorn when craving a crunchy, salty snack. (Cheesy Popcorn recipe)
  • Think outside the peanut butter-sandwich box: try turkey-cranberry, Cheddar-chutney or goat cheese-roasted red pepper.

Allergies: 8 Common Trigger Foods // Eggs (© EatingWell)

Eggs
Some people are so sensitive to egg proteins that cooking fumes can stoke an allergic reaction.
 
Common hidden sources
Ice creams, egg substitutes, pastas, candies, hot dogs, meatballs, breads, rolls and other baked goods, mayonnaise, meringues, marshmallows, nougat and marzipan.
 
Delicious swaps and recipes
  • Substitute mashed avocado, hummus or tapenade for mayo on sandwiches.
  • Scramble tofu with salsa, black beans and a little cheese.
  • Make your own frozen yogurt instead of eating commercial ice cream. (Berry Frozen Yogurt recipe)

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