Page 8 - Boca Exposure - November '22

Page 8, Boca Exposure
Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:

‘You Are What You Eat!’ (Part 1)

By Dale Brown, B.S., peanut butter and jelly sandwiches back then. Who would think what you’re eating is safe, you really never know.
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a have thought that it could possibly produce a potentially There is currently no cure for food allergies, so
motivational speaker life-threatening reaction, especially in children? One of avoiding the food you know you’re allergic to is the only
who has spent many my friends carries an epinephrine with her at all times as way to prevent the problem. However, if you think you
years as a Certified Life a precaution should her son unknowingly eat even one might have a food allergy, here are a few ways to help
Coach and has written peanut. She has been instructed that time is of the essence, you cope.
numerous articles and and an injection of adrenaline must be given immediately Read the label. This might seem like a no brainer,
e-books relating to self- to save her child’s life. but labels can be confusing. The required labeling applies
improvement and ways to There is no single reason why so many kids are allergic only to foods that “may contain” an allergen, and not to
build a high-performance today, but experts tell us it’s due to an overactive immune the presence of the major ones. Look for a statement after
team. She is the author system that identifies proteins in peanuts as a threat. This the ingredients list that may read, also contains, milk, soy,
of the recently published causes chemicals to be released that lead to an allergic and wheat. Be cautious when buying products without
book, Small Steps...Big Changes: The Personal Stories reaction. Adults are no exception. How many people labels, such as pastries.
of a Life Coach. Her education and years of experience do you know who check ingredients in foods before Take responsibility. It’s not always up to a waiter
in physical fitness and training of elite athletes has consuming anything? or host of a party to check as to whether you have food
enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health- Not all food allergies are dangerous. A good example restrictions. If you know you have specific allergies to
related areas. The following introduces a new approach is my husband, who accepts and lives with his food food, be on the safe side and say so. Don’t find out before
to Brown’s series of columns devoted to many topics that allergy. He promptly sneezes a minimum of seven times it’s too late that you’ve ingested an ingredient that will
deal with the mind/body connection and the importance after eating just a tiny bit of chocolate, or anything that make you ill.
of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can contains or turns to sugar. As family members, we are Learn to know the signs early on. Spotting symptoms
be reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. readily prepared with our table napkins held high in in yourself or a loved one could save a life. The most
The eating habits of people have evolved and changed anticipation of his outburst. The funny thing to us is his common allergic reactions to watch for might be:
over the years. There was a time when a menu was nothing unwillingness to give up sweets. That’s never been an • Skin - itching, redness, hives, rash;
more than a list of food offerings from which to choose. option! • Eyes – itching, tears, redness, swelling;
Now you see menus peppered with emojis designating The upshot of this new way of thinking is that the • Respiratory – runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion,
categories such as gluten- or lactose-free, low-sodium, majority of Americans are more concerned about what wheezing, cough;
or labeled V for vegan or vegetarian. There may also they eat and how it affects their bodies. Do you remember • Mouth – tongue and lips swelling;
be health warnings regarding undercooked meats and when potlucks were popular? Not anymore; not without • Gastrointestinal – nausea, reflux, vomiting, diarrhea;
shellfish. naming the dish along with what’s in it. My allergic • Cardiovascular – rapid or slow heartbeat, fainting.
It seems the whole world is becoming more health episode was brought on by one such experience. After a Food allergies affect approximately 4 percent of adults
conscious. My husband, Alan, is not only a foodie, but happy Fourth of July with a gang of friends, I loaded my and 5 percent of children in the United States. So much of
being in the travel business has opened up a whole new plate with what I love most, salads. our lives revolves around food, as in holidays, birthdays,
aspect of dining for his clients. Just today he received That evening I began to itch, and soon my body was weddings, etc. Having a food allergy may put a damper
an email from a 3-star Michelin restauranteur in Norway covered with hives. My throat closed to the extent that on enjoying celebrations, but it doesn’t have to ruin your
advising him that they must be given fair notice of food my voice became a whisper. What was it? I had to track fun. Awareness is the first step to understanding what you
restrictions prior to serving patrons. He also warned down what might have been the culprit to be forewarned can and should not eat and still remain healthy enough
that if this is not made clear ahead of time, no special the next time. After searching for the ingredients in to be the life of the party.
accommodation will be observed. everything on my plate, I found it was attributed to (Next month: Part 2 of “You Art What You Eat!”)
Reactions to certain foods are something we rarely clementine extract added to the quinoa salad. Who knew?
heard about decades ago. Most of us were raised on After a few doses of Benadryl, I was fine. Even when you

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