Wheat Allergy Clinic

Finding A New Staple Food | Wheat-Free Bread

2008-06-15T14:51:24+02:00

Bread being the staple food of many of us, and for those of us who are allergic or intolerant to wheat and wheat products, it is truly a misery. But bread does not need to be made from wheat alone. Lucky US !!

Below are some of the alternatives bread can be made from - WHEAT FREE !!

Rice Cakes are a wonderful replacement for Wheat bread. It is crispy, crunchy, and nutritious. It may be a little on the dry side. Spread some Jam or honey, and you will have a tasteful meal, without the Wheat !!
Available from most grocery store and health food store.

Oat Cakes are just like rice cake - crunchy and crispy, and a little dry. But it make a wonderful replacement for wheat bread. Again .. make that magic.. spread some Jam or even tomato sauce or mustard .. voila .. you will have a tasty meal.
Available from most upscale grocery and health food stores.

Gluten-Free Bread and Rye breads are just like wheat breads. They taste the same, have the same texture, but WITHOUT THE WHEAT !! Gluten-free breads are mostly made from soy, rice and other non wheat products.
For those allergic to rye, you may not consume the rye bread.

Most wheat-free breads and cakes (wheat-free foods) are clearly labeled to that effect. Be sure to read the label carefully before you purchase or consume. Wheat-free foods are available for us who are allergic to wheat. We just need to know that there are, and where to buy them, or even make them ourselves.

Enjoy ... to your WHEAT-FREE appetite !!!

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Wheat Allergy - What Is it ?

2008-06-15T14:42:16+02:00

Wheat is one of the eight most common allergy-causing foods. While wheat allergy most often affects children, it can also occur in adults. Allergic reactions usually occur in susceptible individuals a few minutes to a few hours after they've consumed wheat.

Signs and symptoms of wheat allergy range from mild to severe and can include skin reactions, congestion and digestive issues. Rarely, wheat allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction.

Not all reactions to wheat are caused by wheat allergy. Some people have a digestive reaction to a sticky protein called gluten that's found in wheat and other grains. This reaction to gluten differs from a wheat allergy. It can be caused by an inability to digest gluten (gluten intolerance) or by an allergic reaction to gluten known as celiac disease or gluten sensitive enteropathy.

Signs and symptoms of wheat allergy can include:

Swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth or throat
Hives or skin irritation
Nasal congestion
Airway inflammation
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as cramps, nausea and vomiting

Allergy symptoms differ from person to person and generally occur a few minutes to a few hours after wheat's been ingested. In some people, allergic reactions occur:

When exercising after eating wheat
From inhaled flour in the workplace (sometimes called bakers' asthma)

While there is no sure way to prevent an allergic reaction to wheat, reading labels, being cautious when eating out, and using wheat-free products and recipes can help you avoid an unpleasant or dangerous reaction.

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