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How to Live With Allergies to Eggs
Posted By: ethernum;
Category: Health;
November 3, 2008
Author ethernum;
Although most people with allergies to eggs are allergic to the protein in the egg white, some have problems with the yolk and a few can't tolerate either. Follow these steps to a symptom-free life.
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Avoid eggs and all foods known to contain eggs - including breads, ice cream, mayonnaise, many salad dressings, pasta, soups and even some wines.
2
Take care with baked goods - many contain eggs. These include pretzels, bagels, buns, cakes, cookies and breads.
3
Pass on baked goods with shiny tops; they are usually brushed with egg to give them a glazed appearance.
4
Steer clear of products that contain items called albumin and words beginning with "ova" or "ovo." These are egg products.
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Be careful of products with lecithin. It is often taken from egg yolks.
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Check with the manufacturer when you see items listed as binders, emulsifiers or coagulants. Eggs may be used for these purposes.
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Read labels of shampoo and other cosmetic products. They may contain egg products too.
8
Check your medications. Egg proteins are used here as well.
9
Order simple meals at restaurants, without gravies and sauces. They are less likely to contain eggs.
10
Replace eggs in your own baking and cooking. Instead of using eggs as a binder, use 1/2 of a large mashed banana, 1/4 c. soy milk, or 1/2 c. pureed tofu. Xanthan gum mixed in an equal amount of water can be whipped like an egg white.
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Add a few tablespoons of water as a substitute when a recipe calls for 1 or 2 eggs.
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Replace scrambled eggs with scrambled tofu for breakfast. Cut into small chunks and then sauté with onions, peppers or whatever want.
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Beware of items labeled "egg substitutes." Read labels carefully, as they may contain egg products.
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Supplement your diet with vitamin C with added bioflavonoids, 1,000 to 5,000 mg daily, or quercetin, 500mg twice daily. They both help your body tolerate allergens and boost immune function.
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Take 100mg bromelain twice daily. It enhances the absorption of quercetin.
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