Food Allergy

Fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, soy and wheat are food that trigger allergic reaction.

Food allergy is an abnormal response to a type of food triggered by the body immune system.

Symptoms of food allergy:

• Lung: shortness of breath, repetitive cough
• Heart: pale, blue, faint, weak pulse, dizzy
• Throat: tight, hoarse, trouble breathing/swallowing
• Mouth: significant swelling of the tongue or lips
• Skin: many hives over body, widespread redness
• Gut: repetitive vomiting or severe diarrhea
• Psychological: feeling something bad is about to happen, anxiety, confusion

In rare cases it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis.

Your healthcare will require a detailed history, elimination diet, skin and blood tests to diagnose the allergy. After you have identified the food which you are sensitive you have to eliminate it from your diet.

N.B: for severe cases carry an auto injector device containing epinephrine.    

RECIPES

Eggless crepe

PREPARATION: 10 MIN

COOKING: 15 MIN

MAKES: 8 TO 10 PANCAKES

CALORIES: 78 kcal

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl combine all the ingredients together. Add more liquid, if needed.
2. In a non-stick skillet, cook the crepes, until golden brown on each side.
3. Enjoy with maple syrup or honey

RECIPE

Wheat-free crepe

PREPARATION: 10 MIN

COOKING: 15 MIN

MAKES: 10 TO 12 PANCAKES

CALORIES: 120 kcal

1. 1 cup buckwheat flour
2. 3/4 Tbsp flaxseed meal
3. 1 3/4 cups light (canned) almond milk 
4. 1 pinch sea salt
5. 1 Tbsp avocado or melted coconut oil
6. 1/8th tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
7. 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. Add buckwheat flour, flax seed meal, light (canned) Almond milk, salt, avocado oil, cinnamon (omit for savory), and sugar (omit for savory or unsweetened).
2. Whisk in mixing bowl to combine.
3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil and spread the mixture.
4. Let cook until the top appears bubbly and the edges are dry. Then carefully flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more on the other side.
5. Serve with maple syrup or fruit compote
6. You can store leftovers sealed in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

 10 MIN