Food Allergy Substitutes | HealthiNation

Описание: Learn what foods you can swap if you're allergic. Registered dietitian Sharon Richter has the delicious details.

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Food Substitutions
People with food allergies need to be vigilant at every meal and make sure that they are getting the nutrients they need. The following suggestions will help when planning meals.

Dairy allergies. People who are allergic to dairy products cannot consume dairy ice cream or milk.

Ice cream substitutes. These include soy ice cream, sorbet and sherbet. Sorbet is dairy-free, but some sherbets may be made with milk.
Milk substitutes. Alternatives to dairy milk include soy, almond and rice milks. All of these milks have the same amount of calcium as dairy milk. Soy milk also contains protein.

Nut allergies. People with nut allergies need to pay careful attention to labels. Some people with a peanut allergy can be so sensitive that foods processed in a plant that handles peanuts can trigger a reaction. Easy substitutions for peanut butter are almond and cashew butter. For those allergic to all tree nuts, sunflower butter may be a good option.

Seafood allergies. People with seafood allergies may need to stay away from shellfish or, in some cases, all varieties of fish. One place to be careful is in restaurants, as kitchens will often prepare dishes on the same surfaces that were used for fish dishes. Fish contains heart-healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin B. Both of these nutrients can be taken as a vitamin supplement. But when buying vitamins, it is important to check whether they contain fish oils or other fish products.

Wheat or gluten allergies. People with this type of allergy are allergic to grains like barley, wheat and oats. In recipes that call for grains, rice or corn are a good substitute. Avoiding gluten can be tricky since it is found in many foods, such as soy sauce and salad dressing. Today, gluten-free products are available and are often clearly advertised.

Sources:
Eggs. Fairfax, VA.: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 2009. (Accessed March 17, 2009 at http://www.foodallergy.org/page/eggs.)

Fish. Fairfax, VA.: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 2009. (Accessed March 17, 2009 at http://www.foodallergy.org/page/fish1.)

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States. Washington D.C.: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, December 2010. (Accessed May 4, 2011 at http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/fooda...)

Milk. Fairfax, VA.: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 2009. (Accessed March 17, 2009 at http://www.foodallergy.org/page/milk1.)

Peanuts. Fairfax, VA.: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 2009. (Accessed March 17, 2009 at http://www.foodallergy.org/page/peanuts.)

Soy. Fairfax, VA.: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, 2009. (Accessed March 17, 2009 at http://www.foodallergy.org/page/soy1.)

Wang J, Sampson H. Food Allergy. The Journal of Clinical Investigation 2011;121:827-835.