Being allergic to beef doesn’t mean you need to become a vegetarian, but it is recommended that you look at vegetarian and vegan protein sources as it will help with the symptoms without missing out on important nutrients. This allergy is becoming more common because it is a popular “filler”.
Beef is another product used as a 'filler' in commercial products that come from mass-producing sources. It is challenging to live an allergy-free lifestyle today, because the most affordable sources of food are hardly ever the most reliable. One must alwas sought reliable sources, such as local farmer's markets and other sources of organic products. Our well-being is our most important investement and therefore scouting out these reliable sources is crucial if we want to live a healthy lifestyle. When getting cheap, pre-made products the prescence of fillers such as beef and other common allergens is inevitable.
Beef is usually found in the following products, and not necessarily mentioned directly on the labels:
Cakes
Candies
Ice Cream
Jello-O
Pastries
Puddings
Pies
Sherberts
More obvious sources:
Gravies and Sauces
Hamburger
Sausages
Wieners
Sandwich meats
When allergic to beef it is recommended to avoid these products. Any of the products on the top list, may be purchased from a reliable source that guarantees a 100% natural and no additives, organic product.
What are some realiable surces of protein and Iron?
With you test results in hand, go through the following list to figure out what protein sources you can use to fill your plate without suffering over the absence of beef in your diet.
-Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans, peanuts)
-Vegetables (bokchoy, spinach, avocados and potatoes)
-Fruits (peaches, tomatoes, watermelon)
-Nuts (Cashwes, almonds, pistachios)
-Seeds (chia, sesame, molasses, quinoa)
-Grain (oatmeal, fortified ceral)
When you increase your Vitamin C intake, you enhance your Iron absortion. On average your body needs aproximately 18 mg of iron for women and 8mg for men.
Vitamin C Sources:
-Kiwi
-Oranges
-Peppers
-Broccoli
Avoid the items that contain beef and replace this protein source with healthier options. After a few weeks of avoidance, your body should feel relief from the symptoms. When you are ready to re-incorporate beef into your diet, seek out grass-fed and organic beef (say good-bye to cheap filler products).
Sincerely,
Dr Paul Smith & Team
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