Alcohol Abuse Advice

What Are Common Foods Associated With Allergic Reactions?

The rate of allergic conditions that include asthma, eczema and hay fever is increasing.  There are many theories that subscribe that these conditions are  caused by a number of factors however, there is no clear medical evidence that points at one specific cause. It is more or less a combination of different factors that cause these allergic reactions in people.

Many of these factors can be linked to more pollution in our environments and the diets and lifestyle we lead. Over the last 30 years the western diet has changed greatly with greater amounts of processed foods that use many chemicals and additives in their production.
The following 2 food types are well known to be linked to causing allergic reactions in people.

Wheat:

This grain is used in many foods especially bread. Of all the grains most people have a reaction to wheat. There is growing evidence that the active ingredient in wheat that causes this allergic reaction among people is gluten. Gluten is a protein which many people are sensitive too.

Alcohol:

Too much alcohol can have serious consequences for your health. For people who have allergic reactions even a little alcohol can make them ill. Alcohol can inhibit the functions of the digestive system to digest the food we eat properly. The increased levels of undigested food in the gut can increase the risk of allergic reaction in people. Also, yeast is used in the production of alcohol especially in beer. If you drink beer and feel ill afterwards then you maybe yeast intolerant. There is some yeast used in wine but less compared to beer. If you are yeast intolerant it does not mean that you have to stop drinking alcohol. You can either try vodka or champagne which both use very little yeast in their production.

If you feel that you are allergic to certain food types then try following tips.

Stop eating food that you think is causing you an allergic reaction for two weeks. Stop eating one food only during each 2 week period and monitor if there is any change in your condition. Reintroduce the food after the two weeks and at the same time cut out another suspect food for the following fortnight. Again, keep monitoring if there are any changes in your condition.

Reduce your intake of alcohol and avoid beer if possible.

Reduce your intake of dairy products and bread.

If you have a medical condition always consult your doctor first before changing your diet.