Comments on: Meltdown on Aisle 6: Finding Processed Food for Our Allergic Son http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/ Adventures in being sick, getting better, staying well, from the editors of Health.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:45:16 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ruth C http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-1257 Ruth C Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:09:10 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-1257 It truly is a struggle trying to find processed foods,(because they're easier to prepare), that fit within our 'allergy' ridden diets. I've gotten quite aggevated myself. One thing I did try (and I'm glad I did!!) is getting my body tested for how well it metabolizes and whether I'm getting enough nutrition. I get custom nutritional supplements from this company. Check into the allertest in addition to the everyday supplemnts. I've been using these for 6 years (been retested twice), and can honestly say I've been able to go back to some foods that were previously off limits to me( to list one of the many benefits I've experienced!) It may not benefit everyone as it has me..but look into it at this address: http://www.idealhealth.com/why/Science.aspx They use independent contractors to keeps costs low..they will assign a local rep to you. Best of sucess with your food challenges! It truly is a struggle trying to find processed foods,(because they’re easier to prepare), that fit within our ‘allergy’ ridden diets. I’ve gotten quite aggevated myself. One thing I did try (and I’m glad I did!!) is getting my body tested for how well it metabolizes and whether I’m getting enough nutrition.
I get custom nutritional supplements from this company. Check into the allertest in addition to the everyday supplemnts. I’ve been using these for 6 years (been retested twice), and can honestly say I’ve been able to go back to some foods that were previously off limits to me( to list one of the many benefits I’ve experienced!)
It may not benefit everyone as it has me..but look into it at this address: http://www.idealhealth.com/why/Science.aspx

They use independent contractors to keeps costs low..they will assign a local rep to you.

Best of sucess with your food challenges!

]]> By: Liv Healthy http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-1074 Liv Healthy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:14:46 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-1074 Life is not over! I discovered that I'm allergic to gluten, dairy, eggs, almonds, peanuts, kidney beans and pinto beans last November (you can see my allergy results at www.livhealthy.tv- Live Healthy-articles) Although it is challenging finding convenient foods to eat, I have found a few good brands. O'Dough's has created a great line of gluten free bread that actually tastes good! Glutino makes good (expensive) pretzels....and there are more and more products coming available. I recently participated in Whole Food's Gluten Free day, and they have a list of all of the gluten free products they carry in their store. I know that's just one allergen on your check list.... but you've got to start somewhere. Gluten-free foods is one of the fastest growing food trends. I'm going to be attending Natural Products Expo East in Boston, where all of the latest products in the natural product industry are showcased. While I'll be there on "official media business" interviewing people for my health and wellness video podcast, Vitamin Junkeys, I will definitely be scoping the place out for new finds that I can add to my pantry. Just think of the incredible positive impact this is going to have on your family's health! Good luck! Life is not over!

I discovered that I’m allergic to gluten, dairy, eggs, almonds, peanuts, kidney beans and pinto beans last November (you can see my allergy results at http://www.livhealthy.tv- Live Healthy-articles)

Although it is challenging finding convenient foods to eat, I have found a few good brands. O’Dough’s has created a great line of gluten free bread that actually tastes good! Glutino makes good (expensive) pretzels….and there are more and more products coming available. I recently participated in Whole Food’s Gluten Free day, and they have a list of all of the gluten free products they carry in their store. I know that’s just one allergen on your check list…. but you’ve got to start somewhere.

Gluten-free foods is one of the fastest growing food trends. I’m going to be attending Natural Products Expo East in Boston, where all of the latest products in the natural product industry are showcased. While I’ll be there on “official media business” interviewing people for my health and wellness video podcast, Vitamin Junkeys, I will definitely be scoping the place out for new finds that I can add to my pantry.

Just think of the incredible positive impact this is going to have on your family’s health!

Good luck!

]]> By: Katharine Miller http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-882 Katharine Miller Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:37:41 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-882 Sean, Erin Kelley pointed me to your blog. I have a son with egg and all nut allergies. He was diagnosed at 18 months and now is almost 5! She starts preschool next month and I am freaked out but I have faith that the system is on my side. I wanted to let you know a great place for advice on food products is your local health food store. I visit them all the time in Atlanta and would be happy to give you a list of names. Hang in there! It does get better. You learn to be very creative, I made donuts with pizza dough b/c my son had never had a donut! Sean,
Erin Kelley pointed me to your blog. I have a son with egg and all nut allergies. He was diagnosed at 18 months and now is almost 5! She starts preschool next month and I am freaked out but I have faith that the system is on my side. I wanted to let you know a great place for advice on food products is your local health food store. I visit them all the time in Atlanta and would be happy to give you a list of names. Hang in there! It does get better. You learn to be very creative, I made donuts with pizza dough b/c my son had never had a donut!

]]> By: Jana http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-563 Jana Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:41:36 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-563 Good Luck with the allergy free foods and the hectic schedule. I can relate (not to the allergies) but trying to make a lot of stuff from scratch for healthier food and working full time. Good Luck with the allergy free foods and the hectic schedule. I can relate (not to the allergies) but trying to make a lot of stuff from scratch for healthier food and working full time.

]]> By: Sean Kelley http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-523 Sean Kelley Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:37:13 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-523 Thanks JoAnn. We're doing a lot of cooking ahead these days. And we're having to learn to cook in a whole new way. I'm learning to bake without eggs or wheat. I wasn't much of a baker before we found out about Graeme's allergies, but because there are few (if any) baked goods that he can have I've been baking. Have had a few good results and some disasters (sorghum molasses cookies can come out in a variety of densities, it turns out!). We were already backing off processed foods before this, now we're just learning to live without for the most part. I have found a few items he can eat, which helps when we're in a hurry. But most Sunday and Monday nights I'm in the kitchen late concocting breakfast, lunch and dinner for the little turkey! Best! Thanks JoAnn.

We’re doing a lot of cooking ahead these days. And we’re having to learn to cook in a whole new way. I’m learning to bake without eggs or wheat. I wasn’t much of a baker before we found out about Graeme’s allergies, but because there are few (if any) baked goods that he can have I’ve been baking. Have had a few good results and some disasters (sorghum molasses cookies can come out in a variety of densities, it turns out!).

We were already backing off processed foods before this, now we’re just learning to live without for the most part. I have found a few items he can eat, which helps when we’re in a hurry. But most Sunday and Monday nights I’m in the kitchen late concocting breakfast, lunch and dinner for the little turkey!

Best!

]]> By: JoAnn http://pokedandprodded.health.com/2008/06/05/finding-processed-food-for-our-allergic-son/#comment-519 JoAnn Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:52:45 +0000 http://healthpoked.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-519 Don't despair, Sean. I started dealing with food allergies 25 years ago and of course my three children and I all had different allergies. What works is to focus on what everyone can eat and to cook ahead. Not only is it healthier for everyone, but more economical. It's interesting that my kids' dad's family and mine are mostly obese and plagued with health problems. My kids and I, all allergic to corn products, are slender and healthy. Don’t despair, Sean. I started dealing with food allergies 25 years ago and of course my three children and I all had different allergies. What works is to focus on what everyone can eat and to cook ahead. Not only is it healthier for everyone, but more economical. It’s interesting that my kids’ dad’s family and mine are mostly obese and plagued with health problems. My kids and I, all allergic to corn products, are slender and healthy.

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