Hello Judy,
thank you very much for your reply.
Your words scared me a bit because it looks like I have to completely
avoid any kind of contact with milk, eggs and apples (I loved cheese!!!!
:-( but at the same time they made me realize that you can have a
normal life (almost normal).
This morning I was opening my soy milk and I read the label (even though
it's bloody soy milk!!!) and it said 3% concentrated apple juice!!! I
cannot believe this. Apple juice in soy milk.
I'm a bit depressed but I'm sure I'll be fine soon when I'll get used to
it.
Anyway your reply was really really helpful you saved me a lot of time I
would have spent asking around and surfing the net. Thanks.
Unfortunately I live in UK ( I'm Italian though) and it would be too
expensive to get food from the website you suggested but surely they
have something similar over here.
For the further food allergy tests I should do can you suggest any
particular one?
Thank you so much Julie.
Davide.
P.S. I printed out your reply for reference. :-)
Julie Bove wrote:
> "Davide Laneri" <davide2.laneri@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:fe3346$nr9$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> 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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