Allergies : Understanding the Top 8 Food Allergies

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Understanding the Top 8 Food Allergies

Food allergies have become an important topic in recent years for a multitude of reasons. Their incidence has been on the rise, affecting 30% of adults and 40% of children. People can be allergic to just about anything but there are 8 allergens which are most common.

What is an allergy?

When your body is exposed to an irritant (known as an allergen), such as pollen, it launches an attack against it. Most of the time when this happens, we don't even notice it. Sometimes, if there's an overabundance of the allergen or your body is especially sensitive to it, this immune response shifts into overdrive. Your eyes water, your nosy gets stuffy, or you break out in an itchy rash. Some allergens cause life-threatening reactions, such as anaphylaxis, which leads to a sudden drop in blood pressure and a narrowing of breathing airways.

Foods can also act as allergens. When someone is allergic to a food, they can't eat it at all. Some allergies are so severe that people can't even be near the irritant, as breathing it in or touching it could cause anaphylaxis. An allergy is different than a food sensitivity or intolerance. Intolerances, such as the inability to digest milk (lactose intolerance) are not typically life-threatening, although they will cause discomfort, such as bloating and diarrhea, if ingested.

The Big 8

The Big 8 are the cause of 90% of recorded allergies and labeling is required by the FDA to warn consumers of their presence or possible presence in foods.

1. Peanuts: 

2. Shellfish: 

3. Fish: 

4. Milk: 

5. Eggs: 

6. Soy: 

7. Wheat: 

8. Tree nuts: 

In Conclusion

Accuracy in food labeling is critical for people with allergies, but it's not as easy to be sure when dining out. Don't be afraid to ask your server or the chef what's in the dishes, including any allergens the foods may have come in contact with. It's in your best interest to enjoy your meal safely!

Bonnie R. Giller helps chronic dieters, emotional eaters and people with medical conditions like diabetes break free of dieting to get the healthy body and life they want. She does this by creating a tailored solution that combines three essential ingredients: a healthy mindset, caring support and nutrition education.

Bonnie is a registered and certified dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator and certified intuitive eating counselor.

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