Crack the food code - The Asian Age

Crack the food code
The Asian Age
In India, an estimated 25 percent of the population is diagnosed with at least one allergic condition. With our diverse food culture, we have acquired our own portfolio of allergens. Nuts, wheat and dairy are the common ones.

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Gluten makes me sick - Reno News & Review

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Gluten makes me sick
Reno News & Review
This super-gluten was recently introduced into our agricultural food supply and now has 'infected' nearly all wheat strains in America.” While it is estimated that almost 40 percent of the population in America suffers from a form of gluten intolerance ...
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Fort Collins brewer serves ale for the gluten-free - NECN

Fort Collins brewer serves ale for the gluten-free
NECN
... breweries with friends and family, but was never able to enjoy a beer himself because of a gluten intolerance that prevents him from ingesting the protein found in specific grains. Gluten is a major component in beer found in barley, wheat and rye.

Consumer Reports: Food allergies are not rampant, and they can change over time - Washington Post

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Consumer Reports: Food allergies are not rampant, and they can change over time
Washington Post
Living with a food allergy or intolerance can be a huge hassle. So it's surprising how many people think they have sensitivities to certain foods â€" and alter their lives accordingly â€" when they really don't. “Research shows that as many as 20 percent ...
Statistically Speaking, Your Food Allergy Is Probably A LieBlissTree

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Food Allergies: BSOHL Of The Future? - Baseball Nation

Baseball Nation

Food Allergies: BSOHL Of The Future?
Baseball Nation
Tests revealed Byrd was allergic to milk and wheat, and very close to having celiac disease. His wife, Andrea, had the same allergies. Pastore advised the Byrds to change their diet and both saw instant results. He also changed his diet and lost 20 ...

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Food agency warns of allergy risks in Jelly Belly, Aunt Jemima and Bin Bin ... - 680 News

CTV.ca

Food agency warns of allergy risks in Jelly Belly, Aunt Jemima and Bin Bin ...
680 News
The three warnings could potentially effect anyone with allergies to milk, wheat, soy protein and eggs. The first warning concerns the Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe Mix, an assortment of candies sold in a 9 oz (255 g) package with a best-before date of ...
CFIA/Allergy Alert: Undeclared Milk and Wheat in Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe MixMarketWatch (press release)
Undeclared milk, wheat in festive Jelly Belly mix: CFIACTV.ca
CFIA recalls jellybeans, pancakesToronto Sun
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AllergyEats Informs Food Allergy Community About Important Changes To Fast ... - MarketWatch (press release)

AllergyEats Informs Food Allergy Community About Important Changes To Fast ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The new fries are still free of the "Big 8" allergens (which include dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish and shellfish), but the full list of ingredients has obviously changed. People with less common food allergies need to be made aware ...

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Why is there an increase in food allergies? - Janesville Gazette (blog)

Why is there an increase in food allergies?
Janesville Gazette (blog)
Have the cases of food allergies really increased or are they just reported differently today? It isn't just peanuts. The gluten and celiac free diets are a part of the health craze, but for many it's a lifestyle because of a wheat allergy.

Food intolerances can be found with a blood test - Toronto Star

Food intolerances can be found with a blood test
Toronto Star
Top culprits are wheat, gluten, dairy and yeast. Intolerance to a food causes inflammation, which sets the stage for microscopic particles of food to get into the bloodstream, causing the immune system to react, explains Alyson Munkley, a Toronto-based ...

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Food allergies are on the rise in schools VIDEO - Royal Oak Daily Tribune

Food allergies are on the rise in schools VIDEO
Royal Oak Daily Tribune
Studies show that approximately 16 percent to 18 percent of children with food allergies have had a mild to life-threatening reaction at school, according to the National School Boards Association. Yet, there is no countywide or statewide policy for ...

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Managing a Wheat AllergyHome>> Wheat Food Allergy
Wheat allergy refers specifically to adverse reactions involving immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to one or more proteins of wheat, including albumin, globulin, gliadin and glutenin (gluten). Allergic reactions to wheat may be caused by ingestion of wheat-containing foods or by inhalation of flour containing wheat (Baker's asthma). If you are mildly allergic to wheat, you may be able to try wheat products again. First refrain from all wheat products for at least six months, and then try a small amount. If you don't have a reaction, you may be able to tolerate wheat occasionally. If you have had a severe reaction to wheat, do not attempt to reintroduce it.



If you have a wheat allergy, there are many suitable solutions for cooking wheat free, such as Oat Flour, Rice Flour, Corn Flour, and more. When baking with wheat-free flours, a combination of flours usually works best. Experiment with different blends to find one that will give you the texture you are trying to achieve with your particular recipes.

Try substituting 1 cup wheat flour with one of the following:

7/8 cup rice flour
5/8 cup potato starch flour
1 cup soy flour plus 1/4 cup potato starch flour
1 cup corn flour




Commonly asked questions about Wheat Allergies:

What is the difference between celiac disease and wheat allergy?
Celiac disease and wheat allergy are two distinct conditions. Celiac disease, or "celiac sprue," is a permanent adverse reaction to gluten. Those with celiac disease will not lose their sensitivity to this substance. This disease requires a lifelong restriction of gluten.

The major grains that contain gluten are wheat, rye, oats, and barley. These grains and their by-products must be strictly avoided by people with celiac disease.

Wheat-allergic people have an IgE-mediated response to wheat protein. These individuals must only avoid wheat. Most wheat-allergic children outgrow the allergy.

Are kamut and spelt safe alternatives to wheat?
No. Kamut is a cereal grain which is related to wheat. Spelt is an ancient wheat that has recently been marketed as safe for wheat-allergic individuals. This claim is untrue, however. Wheat-allergic patients can react as readily to spelt as they do to common wheat..



Keep in Mind

Read labels carefully. At least one brand of hot dogs and one brand of ice cream contains wheat. It is listed on the label.
Many country-style wreaths are decorated with wheat products.
Some types of imitation crabmeat contain wheat.
Wheat flour is sometimes flavored and shaped to look like beef, pork, and shrimp, especially in Asian dishes.

If you suspect that you have a wheat allergy, consult your physician or allergists and get tested!