When a food allergy diagnosis is made, it is often difficult for siblings or other family members to give up the food that causes the reaction. Some families choose to keep the food in their home but ensure that the allergic individual steers clear of the item. Other families feel the risk is not worth it and clean their home out of any foods that could cause a possible reaction. There is no right or wrong decision. It's completely up to the family, their comfort level and whether they think they'll be able to keep their home and surfaces free of the allergen.
One course of action that has helped many food allergic families is finding substitutes. Not all substitutes work for all families, but following is a list of potential substitutes that might work for yours.
>Peanuts
Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
Almond Butter
Soy Butter
Hemp Seed Butter
>Dairy
Rice Milk
Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Potato Milk
Coconut Milk
>Eggs
*Keep in mind that most liquid egg substitutes do contain egg white
In baking—apple sauce, prune baby food, vegetable oil
Powdered egg replacer i.e. No Egg
Ground flax seed mixed with water
>Wheat/Gluten
Amaranth Flour
Arrowroot Flour
Brown/White Rice Flour
Buckwheat Flour
Chickpea Flour
Corn Flour
Corn Meal
Maize Flour
Millet Flour
Potato Flour
Quinoa Flour
Sorghm Flour
Soya Flour
Tapioca Flour
Teff Flour
There are many other food substitutions. This list is to get you started. What are your favorites?
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Ruth LovettSmith
Founder of http://www.bestallergysites.com/
Your Food Allergy and Gluten Free Guide, and the largest Internet directory of allergy related companies, sites, and blogs.
Disclaimer: I'm a food allergy advocate and mom of a food allergic child. I am NOT an allergist. My comments are based on my research and experiences. Please speak to your doctor regarding medical concerns.
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