I am currently being treated for my food allergies using immunotherapy. Any food that I am being treated for, I must consume at least once a week or the immunotherapy shots can make me ill. At the time of my next allergy testing (mid-December), it is possible to ask my doctor to use avoidance treatment for certain foods. My known food allergies:
- beef
- chicken
- pork
- milk (can avoid)
- cheese (can avoid)
- eggs
- malt
- barley
- wheat
- corn
- tomatoes
- apples
- oranges
- carrots
- lettuce
- potatoes
- beans (can avoid)
- soy
- cinnamon (must avoid)
- lavender (must avoid)
I am also a university student who lives with my parents. I often do not get to choose where my food comes from so I’ll try to do as much of this as possible:
- Learn how to preserve food that is locally available
- Learn where my food comes from and find local sources
- For food that can only be imported, find local alternatives to replace them in my diet
- Plan for spring where I will assist my mom in her garden
- Start an indoor herb garden
- When I cannot control my food options, eat the most healthy option
- For foods I am not allergic to, exclude them from my diet if a local source is not available
- For foods that I am allergic to, if a local source is not available eat only once a week.
I have lots to learn but I'm trying to make gradual changes so it isn't overwhelming. Baby steps...
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