Saturday, September 15, 2012

Allergies.. Grr!

I have suffered with allergies all my life but the past two years have bee especially bad. In August, I had the blood allergy test conducted and while I knew I was allergic to many different airborne allergens (molds, pollen, tree pollen, etc) I didn't think I had any food allergies. According to the blood test, which measures anti-bodies for allergens in the blood, I am allergic to wheat, corn, egg whites, peanuts, walnuts, and sesame seeds. Grr! :( 

So I have a referral for an Allergist and I will have the skin test conducted to find out a.) if I truly have these allergies and a reaction to them and b.) what my next steps are. My doctor suggested in the mean time trying to avoid these allergens and keeping a food/allergy journal. 

So, this weekend I am looking for recipe and meal ideas that don't contain all these allergens that are potentially causing my body to be unhappy. So far it looks like Rice cereal and sweet potatoes are my new best friends. 

If you have any meal suggestions or recipes that don't contain wheat, corn, eggs, peanuts, walnuts, or sesame seeds please post them or send them my way! My allergic body and I thank you bunches! :) 

P.S. I must have the most supportive and amazing husband on earth! He is 100% on board with making these changes with me!!! Yah! 

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