The Nutritionist's Take on: Allergies

Nutritionists and allergies have been long-time foes! There are certain foods which are extremely rich in nutrients and energy, but there are many individuals across the globe who are sensitive to them … meaning that they have to jump nutritional backflips in order for their bodies to get what they need. Today we look at some of the most important things that nutritionists want you to know about food allergies, and how to correct them with whole food supplements.

Common food allergies

Some of the food allergies most common in children are:

• Eggs
• Milk
• Wheat
• Soy
• Peanuts

Less commonly, kids might be allergic to shellfish, tree nuts, or even strawberries. However, adults more commonly have problems with:

• Peanuts
• Tree nuts
• Shellfish
• Other fish

Nutritional causes of allergies

It is also worth considering that some allergies are developed in response to certain eating habits. For example:

• Excessive fluid intake at mealtimes can increase the likelihood of allergies
• A diet which encourages overgrowth of candida albicans can increase the likelihood of allergies
• Eating a single food repeatedly can cause an allergy to it
• Food additives can cause allergies to the carrier media

Correcting for allergies with other foods

Most of the foods that both adults and children commonly develop allergies to are especially rich in nutrients, or are an integral part of our diets. It is often a major undertaking to cook for a family where one of the members is allergic to wheat, for example. Which is why most nutritionists recommend …

Correcting for allergies with supplements

Often the safest and simplest way to correct for allergies is with supplements. For example, if an adult is intolerant of milk, they'll need to eat around a kilo of spinach every day to get the same amount of calcium as they would from milk products.

However, whole food supplements are always recommended, as they come in a base closest to the way the body would naturally encounter the vitamins and minerals, making them easier to absorb.