Being diagnosed with tomato allergy can be overwhelming. But rest easy, we are going to walk you through a tomato-free life, that is not as restrictive as you may imagine.
It is important to make sure, when allergic to tomatoes that one is not allergic to any of the other members of the botanical family of the fruit.
For example, tomatoes are in the family of the grass pollen, and therefore a person with an allergy to the grass pollen is likely to have a tomato allergy as well. The exposure to one may aggravate the allergic response to others members of this botanical family. Thus, it is helpful to accquire a detailed test that specifies whether you are allergic to other allergens in the same 'family'. Once that part is over, we can focus on how to give your body some relief from this allergic reaction.
In foods it is easy to forget that tomatoes aren't only found raw, whole or pre-cut in salads, but also in any dish that contains tomato paste.
Tomato Allergy Tips:
Don't eat most soups from cans, in restaurants, or those that others prepare without being aware of your allergy or intolerance. Tomato products are often added for flavor or consistency to a bevy of common soup recipes. Soups like chicken noodle, New England clam chowder, or split pea and ham are safe bets.
Practice extreme care when ordering beef dishes. Tomato or tomato products are often used to
heighten the flavor of sauces or gravies in these meals.
In Italian restaurants, order garlic and white wine sauce or alfredo on any dishes that normally
have tomato sauce on them.
In place of salsa, mash up avocado and add a bit of salt to use as a tortilla chip dip.
Don't eat anything red that you didn't prepare yourself!
Some tomato substitutes for your homemade dishes may be:
bell peppers
Chilli powder
Paprika
Beyond the flavour, tomato is an important source of Vitamin C and A. As an antioxidant, tomato brings many benefits to the chemical processes that occur daily in our system and has the ability to maintain well-being. Upon excluding this food from your diet, it is recommended to consider a different source of these vitamins and add it to your diet to make up for the lack of vitamin-filled tomatoes. Some examples of Vitamin C and A sources are broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, fish oils, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
Sincerely,
Dr Paul Smith & Team
Source:
www.allergicliving.com