Food can affect both children and adults alike in a surprising variety of ways.
Food allergy symptoms can include rashes to dark circles under the eyes to stomach pain or nausea - even
hyperactivity. The problems you are experiencing may be your body telling you that you are suffering from a
food allergy or intolerance.
Recognizing a food allergy can significantly change your health and life for
the better. Detection and avoidance of these specific foods will leave you
feeling healthy and ready to take on the world.
If you suspect your body is reacting to milk, peanuts or any other food, make an appointment with your
primary care physician to discuss the possibility. After all, food
allergies can be serious, if not life threatening to some.
Allergic to Peanuts? Look out for Lupin
Lupin is a decorative flowering plant, and is often seen in European gardens.
Through genetic manipulation, Sweet Lupin has been introduced and is used in
baking and also is used to replace soya in many cases.
Categorized as a legume, Lupin protein can cause an allergic reaction in those
who are also allergic to peanuts. Lupin protein is becoming more widespread in
food products such as breads, chocolate, biscuits, pasta and cakes. As a
gluten-free product, Lupin is known to be safe for those with Celiac disease,
and is also known for its cholesterol-reducing qualities. It is also high in
protein and fiber.
If you or your child are allergic to legumes or peanuts, it is best to avoid any
product containing Lupin.
Four out of every 100 Children Suffer From Allergies
The
National Center for Health Statistics has release new statistics on children
with food allergies. About 3 million children under the age of 18 were reported
to have either a food or digestive allergy in 2007. Unfortunately, from 1997 to
2007, food allergies have increased by 18% among children.
Also,
these children with food allergies are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop
related problems such as eczema, asthma or other food allergies, as opposed to
children with no food allergies. Bottom line? Four out of every one
hundred children suffer from a food allergy. Among these, 0-5 year olds have
the highest food allergy rate, evenly dispersed between boys and girls.
