Hi, I just completed allergy testing - non life threatening but have had hives for over a year. I've tried all the OTC meds with no luck as well as steroids. Finally went for allergy testing... I am to start the elimination diet and am looking for guidance on what to eat... I did have blood work done (results not in yet) to look for any other issues like celiac, etc.
Here are the foods that popped for allergy - Avocado, pear, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, codfish, founder, mackerel, halibut, tuna, salmon, scallops, carrot, spinach, tomato, white potato, green bean, onion, goats milk, flaxseed, soybean, barley, corn, cottonseed, rye and wheat.
I am not a huge fan of fish and seafood in general so I can easily avoid those. I can avoid the veggies and fruits easy enough... My main problem is what to look for with the flaxseed, soybean, corn, cottonseed, rye, wheat, barley.... Obviously, I will look at labels and can avoid it if it specifically says these items but what about things that may contain parts of this - example: corn (I can avoid actual corn but does this include corn syrup, etc... what else do I look for on a label?
And for alcoholic drinks... How do I find out what is in liquor or things like Hard cider, wines, etc. I don't drink alot but I do occassionally enjoy a drink.... What do I do with that?
Any help or guidance is appreciated. I plan to start the 10 day elimination next week (July 1) and I am just trying to prepare. I have 5 kids so I need to prep in advance so I'm prepared with meals for my family (and whatever I can eat).