8 Foods That Are Most Often Causes Allergies

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JAKARTA - Everyone has different body resistance, including the body's reaction to eating certain foods. Allergies are reactions from the body. The body has a level of immunity to every ingredient and substance present in food.

For example, because the body does not have the resistance to process protein, foods that are high in protein can be responded to by the body with signs of allergies. The response can include hives, acne, boils to shortness of breath, diarrhea to fainting.

Reporting from MayoClinic, Thursday, March 18, there are 8 types of food that most often cause allergies.

Egg

It is most commonly recognized and experienced. Although the body's response varies, there are those who feel itchy and there are also pimples. Usually children experiencing egg allergy will continue into adulthood. But there are also after the age of 5 years, allergies resolve on their own.

Cow's milk

Cow's milk can be a cause of allergies experienced by children. In the MPASI phase, the mother provides additional food and drink in addition to breast milk for the intake of the baby. However, not all babies are compatible with certain foods, including cow's milk.

In developed countries, there are 2 to 3 percent of children who experience allergies to cow's milk. Some 90 percent of these children recover on their own by age 4.

Peanuts

Have you ever had pimples after eating peanuts? Not a few who experience this allergy. Allergic reactions can be various, such as acne and itching of the skin. In fact, peanut allergy can be the main cause of death, although it is still very rare.

Fish

In contrast to other types of food that causes allergies, such as eggs and cow's milk. People who experience seafood allergies, such as tuna, grouper, shellfish, sea prawns and so on, will last a lifetime.

If it itches or experiences other reactions after eating seafood, then avoid eating it.

Soy

In children, usually an allergic reaction will start when drinking formula milk containing soy or soy. Although most will heal on their own, but the symptoms need to be avoided and recognized.

Tree nuts

Types of tree nuts include cashews, walnuts, candlenuts, and macadamia. The majority of those allergic to tree nuts are children. This is related to the amount or portion eaten. This means that everyone has a safe consumption level so that allergies do not appear.

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Tempe

Tempe is indeed the healthiest food. Contains high vegetable protein and is good for daily consumption. However, soy and yeast in tempeh can cause allergies. Do you feel itching, rash on the skin, inflammation of the lips, cramps, vomiting, nausea or diarrhea after eating tempeh?

Foods that contain gluten

In general, food allergies that contain gluten occur in adults. Symptoms that appear include reduced blood volume, fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, arthritis to the appearance of boils or pimples.

Try to research and evaluate what foods are eaten before experiencing allergies. If you experience it, it would be better to avoid consuming these foods. And, if the condition does not improve immediately consult an expert.