Food Allergies - Tustin,CA

Hi -
here are some websites:

- http://welcomingkitchen.blogspot.com/
- Enjoy life http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/ (allergen free foods)
- http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=egg%20... - you can search for various recipes by typing egg free, milk free, etc. Each recipe is rated by others
- many times people who have a milk allergy also have a soy allergy
- http://allergicchild.com/ webite with additional info
- http://www.livingwithout.com/issues/3_1/Children-With-Mul...
- http://www.drgreene.com/azguide/food-allergies
- http://www.foodallergy.org/
hope that helps good luck!

For a quick snack you can throw in your purse, I was recently turned on to Larabars. They are dairy, gluten and soy free and I think they are yummy.

Both my children eat gluten free and my younger son is also intolerant to many other foods (including eggs & chicken). Almonds were our highest reaction (!).

For protein he eats organic, nitrite free all beef hot dogs (I know, normally I don't like hot dogs), ALOT of organic turkey, and pork. I'm wondering if you could make some turkey one night, and then cut the rest of up into "bite-sized" pieces for salads, snacks, etc.

Also, have you considered protein shakes not made from eggs or soy? Those are hard to find but you may want to check Whole Foods or Amazon to see what is out there.

Also, how about gluten free fish sticks? They have them at Whole Foods (wonder if you could order?).

Good luck to you.

A GREAT place to get information on diet and these issues is an autism site, www.tacanow.org and select GF-CF from the upper pull down menu. Everything you need to know: what to look for in hidden ingredients, substitutions, where to shop, how to feed a family of four GF-CF for $400 /mo, recipes,......

We had to do this for our daughter at the age of 10. You can do it and you are lucky this wasn't 10 years ago, or even 5 as there are so many more options.

There is a great yogert made of coconut milk that we love, SO. I find it even at Vons but ususally get it at Sprouts (better price). You don't want to use soy as your protein source so don't be replacing all your dairy needs with it. Peanut butter on celery? You said only almonds. Just don't have them everyday - that is the secret, to rotate foods every four days for those that are having lots of reactions.

Eat as organic as possible, especially with meats/chicken, and the berries, apples and such.

Contact me if you want some help with this:o)

I have an amazing Chiropractor who treats allergies. My cousin was in the hospital every week as a child for asthma and allergies. He was treated by Dr. Stokes several times and his symptoms disappeared for 4 years, until he was in a car accident. Immediately he was back in the hospital every week until he was treated again. Since then 5 years no problems.
It's a specific technique-not regular Chiropractic adjustments.
Might be worth giving him a call and then you wouldn't have to worry about any of it and could enjoy that bread again.
Dr. Mark Stokes, DC. ###-###-####

Tofu is a good one. Comes in all different textures and flavorings. You could add the silken kind to smoothies and it wouldn't taste any different. You could add the baked kind to salads. Soy milk to drink.

I'm sure you're already eating lots of beans - edamame, lentils, garbanzo, etc.

Good luck!

B., I hear you loud and clear. But I have to ask, what is the underlying cause of all these sensitivities? WHY are you intolerant to these foods? And what are you doing to correct it? If you keep subtracting foods from your diet (and I will be the first to admit many foods that we put in our mouths should be banned from human consumption), but if you are always focused on what you are taking away, when do you get to live?

Not all calories are created equal. www.BestBreakfastEver.com is a great place to start.

If you would like to speak more directly about your personal situation, please connect with me

B.
Family Nutrition Coach

what about the precooked grilled chicken strips?

Hi B.,
I can imagine you're really struggling with this news! If it helps, there's a tip on www.weelicious.com to all the gluten, dairy free, vegan, etc.. recipes, so if you're looking for inspiration for you and your family it may help.

Hi B.,

Since you're in S. Cal, you might consider taking a trip to some relatively local specialty food stores, like Stella Lucy (Gluten-Free Market in San Clemente). I know there are more in the area, but don't know the names off-hand (you can Google Gluten-Free Markets and see what you find). Also, there are some online sources that make their products available for pick-up at certain local distribution points on specific days (I remember one in Irvine). My family it attempting to narrow our foods to those at are GFCF and I've found a lot of great substitutes for "favorites" at Henry's and Mother's.
Totally agree with the post about coconut yogurt (it's awesome and you'll want to try the coconut milk ice cream - it's better than dairy)!!
FYI, not sure if it's hit the marketplace yet, but I tried a GFCF bread at Natural Products Expo West and it was fabulous (tasted like bread, had the consistency of bread - not at all like those weird, pasty rice breads I've tasted). The brand is Rudi's (I'll be looking for it myself, so when I find a local S. Cal retailer, I'll let you know).
One last note: Since you have allergies (inflammation in your body) and you are limiting your diet and nutritional intake. You will want to be sure to supplement your body with the essentials needed for optimal health.
If you want more info or want to connect let me know. I'm always happy to help! Best wishes, -P.

You and I are on the same diet, except I can have dairy.
I really like Enjoy Life products. They don't have much protein in it, but they taste yummy! I like the breakfast bars and the cookies.

We also like most of Ian's gluten free frozen items. And they are allergen free.

We also keep on hand Wylde rice pretzels (not sure if they have egg or dairy in them though).

I will also go to the bulk section and make my own trail mix. Dried peas, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, GF pretzels, etc.

Have you tried rice milk or goats milk? I think goats milk has similar protein and lactose as regular milk, but some people who can't have regular milk can tolerate goats milk. Also soy milk?

For extra protein, I will make a whey protein shake with either powdered greens or frozen veggies, a cup of water and a half cup of juice. Fast and easy to make.

If you have a gluten free bakery neary you, they will often be able to accomodate your dairy and egg allergies by using substitutes like applesauce for dairy and egg replacers if you order things in advance. Our bakery (the GNI Bakery in Escondido) will do this for their cakes and pies if I give them a couple days notice.

Also check out Amazon.com's Gluten free and allergy friendly products. I order most of my GF packaged goods through their Subscribe and Save program. I get 15% off the amazon price (shows up in your cart) and free shipping. You just set the quantity and delivery schedule (every 1, 2, 3 or 6 months). You can cancel at anytime.

I also like to get the GF noodle bowls from Trader Joe's ( they are 99cents each) and will add in tofu or chicken.

I think once you eliminate the dairy, the last 5 lbs will drop off fast. Dairy slows down the digestive system and constipates a lot of people. I can tolerate cheese, but not milk or yogurt. Once I went GF and eliminated milk and yogurt, I dropped 20lbs without working out. That was almost 3 years ago. I have recently put on 10lbs, but I had surgery 10 weeks ago and haven't followed my diet properly...but I am back on track again so hopefully the extra weight will come off soon.

A good website that I always look at before eating out is:

www.glutenfreeinsd.com It has a very good restaurant guide, with details about what is GF at a particular restaurant and even instructions you can print out to give to your server for the cook to correctly prepare the food (like at Bucca di Beppo's). They also include links directly to the restaurant website and their GF or allergy friendly menu.

Good luck with finding more allergy friendly items to eat. I will be getting an in depth allergy test through my Integrative Specialist (trained MD also trained in Holistic Medicine) in a couple of weeks since my regular allergy test through my regular allergy doctor showed none of my allergies. If I ate shellfish or almonds, I would be in the ER with a swollen mouth...yet neither of those showed up on his allergy test. So I will be getting the in depth test done in a few weeks.

S.

Are you vegetarian? From what you posted it looks like it, but I am not sure. If not, you could look at paleo diet type stuff. I am intrigued by it...and I tend to do well on meat ...not so well on beans and grains. Maybe fish? Protein is really important to quell hunger and give the body what it need for energy. Good fats too...avocado ok? Just an idea.

Hi there!

Well sister... I've been there! Being allergic to Gulten is no fun at all! I also tried doing the Gluten-free thing for a a good few years and found myself also being drawn to the same things as you. However it gets old and now that you don't even have those options this next step with be the challenge. First off, I understand! When the rest of the world seems to know even know what gluten is, while it's become your enemy, and the endless suggestions from our loved ones, as we shoot them down, telling them gluten is in EVEYTHING! Well, it leaves us not knowing what we CAN eat! Here are a few yummy ideas I came up with: Rice is good... throw out the ideas that it's not! Brown rice is best, but white is just fine! Throw in some protein and sauteed veggies and you are good to go! I make a huge pot of steamed rice at the begging of the week. This is my base for one to two meals a day. I put in into small serving size containers and add a couple drops of water and microwave it when needed! I make a lot of chicken for dinner, so I try to save a small portions out and that will be a lunch topper for my rice the next day. If you don't have a lot of time buy micro steam bags of veggies. Tamari is and gluten free (soy sauce like) seasoning and is great! A little goes a long way and is good on meats, rice and veggies! Also I like to thinly slice green apple, lay that out on a plate, put a couple tbls spoons of ( I use almond butter but you can use, peanut or cashew butter) in a bowl with a tbls of honey or agave micro til melted about 15-30 seconds, stir together then drizzle over the apple. Top with some chopped toasted pecans and yummy! It's so good! I hope some of these ideas work for you! Good luck!
-J.