Hypoallergenic diet

Both adults and children suffer from allergies. According to doctors, this disease is one of the most common. The mechanism of the onset of the disease is not yet fully understood. But it is already known for sure that one of the factors affecting the occurrence of allergic reactions is food. Therefore, it is important to stick to a hypoallergenic diet when needed.

Why you need a hypoallergenic diet

For the successful treatment of allergic manifestations, it is important to follow a therapeutic diet, which involves the complete exclusion of food that can provoke an allergic reaction from the body. To accurately determine the source of the allergy, it is necessary to carry out a special analysis. Where accurate allergen not identified, nutritionists advise adhering to an extended hypoallergenic diet, meals on which completely exclude dishes that can potentially be harmful and contribute to the occurrence of allergic manifestations most often.

Hypoallergenic diet for children

Most babies with allergies have intolerance to several types of foods. The most common reactions are pastries, chicken eggs, dairy products, or fish. For such children, a prerequisite for successful treatment is adherence to a hypoallergenic diet. Such food will perform not only a therapeutic, but also a diagnostic function. By correctly approaching the exclusion of products, it is possible to identify exactly those that cause allergic reactions.

To begin with, you should exclude foods from the red list from the child's diet. They are the most dangerous, besides, their exclusion will not affect the nutritional value of the baby's menu in any way. Foods on the yellow list are less dangerous, but if you have allergies, they should be eaten with great care. If the baby has an allergic reaction to milk, then beef meat should also be removed from the menu with him. Foods from the green list can very rarely cause allergic reactions.

Ideally dietary baby food with allergic manifestations should be drawn up by a nutritionist. After all, it is necessary not only to remove the allergen from the menu, but also to observe the necessary energy value and a competent balance of BJU.

To diversify the baby's menu while dieting, you will have to turn on your imagination. The time spent preparing lunch for the child will increase, but it will be possible to come up with many healthy and interesting dishes.

At a time when the manifestations of allergies intensify, the baby's menu should be based on vegetable soups, possibly with the addition of cereals. It is necessary this period to abandon animal fats, replacing them with vegetable oils. It is best to use olive or sunflower oil. Instead of the usual bread, give the child unleavened pita bread or a flat cake. The usual drinks should be replaced with tea and dried fruit compote. If the kid loves vegetable salads, then cook them from cabbage or cucumbers.

The duration of such a therapeutic diet should not exceed 10 days. During this time, the child's body will fully recover, moreover, a long-term restriction in the diet can cause a deficiency of nutritional components.

During the diet, follow these recommendations:

• All meals must be cooked or steamed.
• If you are cooking broth, then pour the first water.
• Before cooking, cereals must be soaked for 2 hours.
• After completing the diet period, read the ingredient list carefully before feeding your baby. Avoid foods with dyes and preservatives.

Mom's hypoallergenic diet

In the event that a woman is breastfeeding a baby, it is very important for her to monitor her regimen and diet. After all, everything that she eats, one way or another, affects the health of the crumbs. The baby may experience itching and redness of the epidermis, constipation, diarrhea, and many other unpleasant symptoms. Therefore, at the first manifestations of allergies in a child, you should analyze your diet.

First of all, it is necessary to abandon products that provoke allergic manifestations most often, and use products with an average degree of danger with caution. It is necessary to completely abandon fatty and fried foods, giving preference to boiled or steamed food.

Ideally, a nursing mother's menu should consist of:

• Lean varieties of meat products.
• A variety of pasta.
• Dairy dishes and dairy products.
• Different types of cereals.
• Various types of vegetables and fruits, as well as greens. Cucumbers and cabbage, strawberries and all citrus fruits should be excluded from this group.
• Bread, especially black, as it provokes increased gas production in the crumbs.
• Olive oil.

Monotonous food also negatively affects the baby's digestion and can lead to allergies. In addition, all dishes should be prepared according to proven recipes, only from high-quality and fresh products.

Remember that allergic manifestations are a purely individual matter. Therefore, intolerance can appear in response to the use of any, even the most safe product from this point of view. Closely monitor your diet and your child's food response.