3 yr old has all the common food allergies, what can I feed him?!


Question: 3 yr old has all the common food allergies, what can I feed him!?
My son has been allergy tested and is allergic to peanuts, walnuts, wheat, soy, corn, shellfish, & a little to milk!. I took him to an allergy specialist and they asked me to get most of these things out of his diet for 4 months and then gradually reintroduce them!. He gets a really runny nose which leads to bronchitis and even pneumonia once!. We are trying to stop all of that!. Anyway, what can I feed him!? These ingredients are in EVERYTHING! I know fruits and veggies are ok, but!.!. he's 3!. Also, I can't afford to order specialty foods from these allergy free grocery sites!. Any suggestions would be great!. Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Corn is a tough one- you're right, it's in most everything!.

You need to find a whole foods / wild oats type place in your area!. These are a haven for those of us with food allergies!.

Common-allergen free baked goods (make sure they're made in dedicated factories!) are very, very common- breads, crackers, cereal, cookies, pasta, flours!.!. you name it!.

Usually, the gluten-free breads are frozen, not on shelves- ask! Also, look for gluten and dairy free mac and cheese- almost every whole foods in my area carries this, and it's both good-tasting and about the same cost as 'regular' mac and cheese!.

You'll also want to look for his drinking juice there- it's highly unlikely you'll find juice without corn syrup from a regular grocery store!. Alternately, you could buy your own fruit and juice it yourself, which is a 100% way of ensuring no cross-contamination!.

In regards to being allergic to milk and soy, try rice milk!. It's highly unlikely that he'll react to this, and with good flavoring (especially chocolate!) it can taste pretty close to the 'real thing'- you'll also be able to find rice-based ice cream!.

Although somewhat more pricey, 'Amy's' microwave meals, soups, and pizzas are a good option for those with allergies- and a few of the meals are quite kid-friendly!. Look for the ones that suit your son's needs (they're grouped into gluten free, soy free, dairy free, ect- everything you're looking for!. It's best to search by corn free and look for the other appropriate symbols) at www!.amyskitchen!.com - that way, you can go to the grocery store armed with a list of 'okay' meals and not have to slave over labels!.

Feel free to msg me if you need more suggestions- lets just say I've been there, done that!.

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Re the above answerer's comment: wheat to a child who is mildly allergic to it may be okay, but a child with even 'mild' celiac will suffer more irreversible damage with every single exposure to gluten!. There's a fine line between allowing your child a normal life and risking their health!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

you have to make everything from scratch and not use prepackaged foods!. Since most of his allergys are to grain type products you may request that the doctor check him for a gluten allergy!. You can sometimes find rice flour if you want to try it and it is not as costly as some of the other specialty foods!. Both of my kids were the same way and it took a year of trial and error to figure out what they can and cant have!. We restricted the allergy causing stuff but like you said they are little so when birthday parties or such comes up we allow them a small piece of cake!. My sister in law makes rice crispy treats instead of cakes and makes her cookies with rice flour and oatmeal since her son is a more severe allergic reaction than my kids do!. When your child eats a food you know will cause a reaction treat him with his allergy medication before he eats it to avoid the reaction the food may cause!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I agree with littlede, and would add that the reactions are caused by FUNGUS!. All grains gets fungus when stored in silos before they get proccesed and the process does not kill it!. Cows are fed grain and fodder which has been stored in silos!.

The fungus gets into the lungs, sinus, and gut where it causes reactions you desribe!.

Suppliment with PRO-biotics to restore the gut florra!. Starve the fungus by eliminating all sugar as fungus thrives on it!.

Check the home environment for fungus as it can circulate through the heating/airconditioning ducts!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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