"Davide Laneri" <davide2.laneri@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hello everybody,
>
> I have just been diagnosed with milk allergy, eggs allergy and apple
> allergy.
>
> Basically I have to change completely my diet!!!
>
> I am really new to allergies and I was wondering whether you could
answer
> some of my questions:
>
> - If allergic to milk can I eat other milk related products such as
> cheese, yoghurt, cakes, biscuits (that contain milk derivatives)?
> and does it matter whether it is cooked (maybe boiled) or not?
Nope.
>
> - same questions for eggs really!!!
Nope. You need to avoid all foods containing dairy products and egg.
Beware of anything with lecithin unless you know the source. It could be
eggs.
Now some people claim they can eat ghee if they have a dairy allergy.
That's not a chance I'm willing to take so I've never tried it.
>
> - should I do a more extensive allergy test now that I know I have some
> allergies? The test I did was general, about the most common allergens
Would probably be a good idea.
>
> - what products are there in the market that can replace milk and eggs?
For milk you can use soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, hazlenut milk, hemp
milk, Vance's Dari free or in some cases, water or broth. For mashed
potatoes, I use broth. If I am making beef, I use beef broth. For
chicken,
chicken broth. Or I might use vegetable broth. For a buttery flavor, I
use
avocado oil.
To pop popcorn, I use coconut oil.
For baking biscuits and such, plain water is a good sub.
There is rice based cheese available at some health food stores and other
places. Make sure you get the Vegan kind that doesn't contain casein.
There is a parmesan substitute called Parma that is good. If you are
craving macaroni and cheese you can have products from Roads End Organics
such as Mac and Chreese. They also make Nacho Chreese sauce. Namaste
Foods
makes Say Cheeze, a mac and cheese substitute.
For the eggs, you can use tofu in some cases. Or Ener-G egg replaces. A
mix of ground flax and water works well in things like meatloaf or baked
items that are hearty in texture. In some cases you can use applesauce.
Beware of breads. Many contain eggs or milk. Beware of cold cuts. Some
contain milk. Always read the packages.
Enjoy Life Foods makes a line of baked goods and cereals that are free of
all allergens. They also make dairy free chocolate chips.
>
> - is the quantity of allergic food im****tant? Can I eat food that only
> contains small quantity of milk or/and eggs?
Nope. For me, even a shred of cheese that accidentally got into my salad
and was subsequentally picked off is enough to make me sick.
>
> (I am allergic not intolerant)
>
You need total avoidance and that includes cosmetics too. Some shampoos
contain egg or milk. Some soaps do too. Such as milk and honey. Read
the
ingredients on those things too.
Regular pasta either contains egg or is processed in a plant that uses
egg.
There are other pastas available such as rice, corn or quinoa. Also
beware
of canned and boxed soups. Many contain egg or milk. Even Campbell's
Chicken and Rice has milk. Why? Doesn't make sense. Shelton's makes a
Chicken and Wild Rice. It's really good.
>
> Basically I am now checking all the labels when I go food shopping and
it
> seems like I cannot eat much!! :-(
It gets easier with time. And if you make the food from scratch, there is
more to choose from.
>
> Thanks a lot in advance for your replies, and feel free to give me any
> advise you like.
>
Also be wary of restaurant foods. You may find that you can't eat French
fries that were fried in the same oil as onion rings or fried fish.
Usually
egg or milk is used as a coating. I seem to be okay with them but some
people are not. McDonald's fries contain milk so you probably shouldn't
eat
those either. AFAIK, the other fast food places are safe except for
possible cross contamination issues. Some places use a dedicated fryer
just
for their fries. Chicken at a fast food place often contains milk. I
don't
know why. You'll probably do best in dining out at a place that makes its
food from scratch. Don't be afraid to tell the server that you have food
allergies. Better safe than sorry.
You might also consider ordering some foods online. I do that all the
time.
Daughter and I both have food allergies. Here's one good place.
http://www.missroben.com/
> Thank you very much.
>
>
> Davide.
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