A Guide to Overcome and Recover From a Food Allergy

The book 'The Food Allergy Survival Guide' includes the following information related to the food allergy:

• Brief description on the food allergy topic
• Foods that are mandatory to eat
• Foods that can be avoided
• Alternatives of the avoided food.
• Food allergy treatments
• Incredible testimonial by the author and reviews of the readers
• Useful information and beneficial tips relevant to the allergy disease for their valued readers

Subsequently, adults and kid are vulnerable to different kinds of foods. Adults are more susceptible to allergies by eating foods like:

• Eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish and fish.

Secondly, kids are most affected by consuming foods like:
• Peanuts, milks and eggs.

In order to recover fast from food allergy, one should have beforehand knowledge of the particular allergy and take proper measures to overcome the disease. Following types of food allergies are discussed in the book for further guidance:

• Egg Allergy
• Nut Allergy
• Milk Allergy

Egg Allergy

• People those are targeted by such egg related allergies are recommended not eating foods that contains egg yolk and egg white as ingredients.
• Rather they are advised to include egg substitute in their diets such as tapioca, apple sauce and starch from potatoes.
• Egg Allergy merely starts at the age of infancy and continues till the age of five to six years.
• Children with mild egg allergy problem should not hesitate eating egg in other forms such cake, muffins, pastries etc. But this might give rise to the severe allergic difficulties in the later age.

Nut Allergy

• For some people, nuts are also allergy triggers.
• Nut allergy should not be confused with peanut allergy.
• Peanut is actually not a nut, but the protein present in its nut is similar to that of tree nut, therefore people who are inflicted to peanut allergy, can be susceptible to nut allergy.
• Protein in both the categories is considered harmful for the body.
• Allergic reaction in both cases results in addition of histamine in the body.
• This would result in the following complications:

i. Wheezing
ii. Trouble breathing
iii. Throat tightness
iv. Red spots etc.

• Foods manufactured from soy nut can play a vital role in absence of tree nuts in an individual's diet.
• Soy nut is a derivative of soya bean, which undergoes baking and soaking process for its crunchy effect and taste.

Milk Allergy:

• When on assimilation of proteins from animal milk results in the disorder of an immune system of a human being, then that individual is subjected to milk allergy. For such people, milk is not recommended.
• Nutritional gap can be filled by taking soy milk or rice milk.
• Milk allergy may also cause infections such as anaphylaxis, which worsens within the short span of time if not treated. It can be a severe threat to life if not diagnosed or treated properly.
• Symptoms of anaphylaxis are painful breathing, light-headed etc.
• Milk allergy should not be confused with lactose intolerance, which is related to digestive system; where as milk allergy is a complication regarding immune system.

All and all, this guide is all about selective eating, which ensures safe and healthy life. Selective eating can be beneficial to you in order to recover from devastating allergic reactions occurring in your body. It is your one step towards healthy survival.