Food Allergies For Dummies
Robert A. Wood
- 23 maart 2007
- 9780470095843
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Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, sometimes lethal, consequences. With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat.
Includes over 25 allergen-free recipes!
Covers peanut allergy and the new labeling guidelines
Anxious about food allergies in your family? This no-nonsense, plain-English guide gives you expert guidance in identifying and avoiding the foods that trigger your reactions. You'll learn how to spot hidden ingredients on food labels and menu items, treat reactions effectively, and manage your diet without feeling deprived.
Discover how to:
- Eliminate problem foods
- Find a qualified food allergist
- Handle mild and severe reactions
- Manage allergies at home, school, and work
- Treat your child's allergies
- Build your own allergy emergency kit
Includes over 25 allergen-free recipes!
Covers peanut allergy and the new labeling guidelines
Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, sometimes lethal, consequences.
With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat. This concise guide shows you how to identify and avoid food that triggers reactions. This guide covers how to care for a child with food allergies, such as getting involved with his/her school’s allergy policies, packing safe lunches, and empowering him/her to take responsibility for his allergy. You will also discover:
- The signs and symptoms of food allergies
- How to determine the severity of your allergy
- Ways to eat out and travel with allergies
- How to create your own avoidance diet
- Ways to enjoy your meal without allergic symptoms
- How to prevent food allergies from affecting your child
- The latest research being done to treat food allergies
Food Allergies for Dummies also provides an in-depth chapter on peanut allergy and how to spot traces of peanut in your food. With this book, you will feel safer and more comfortable while you eat. And, with plenty of helpful resources such as Web sites and allergy-friendly recipes, you’ll hardly have to worry about your diet!