Food Allergies

[TBLKWL]

WE HAD MY DAUGHTER TESTED FOR FOOD ALLERGIES AND IT CAME BACK AND WE ARE TRYING TO CHANGE HER DIET BUT I NEED SOME HELP. SHE WAS ALLERGIC TO SEVERAL DIFF THINGS BUT MY DR IS FOR NOW ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT A FEW. THE RANGES ARE FROM 1-4, 4 BEING THE MOST SEVERE. HER 4S WERE WHEAT, SOY, AND RICE AND HER 3S WERE CANOLA, PEANUT, PORK, YEAST, AND PEAS. WHAT I AM NEEDING IS SOME IDEAS ON FOOD. SHE IS IN DAYCARE SO I AM HAVING TO MAKE HER LUNCH FOR HER TO TAKE. IF SHE CANNOT HAVE WHEAT, SOY OR RICE IS THERE ANYTHING BREAD WISE THAT I CAN GIVE HER BESIDES CORN TORTILLAS? I KNOW THAT SHE DOESNT REALLY NEED ANYHTING BUT SHE IS 1 1/2 AND IT IS HARD FOR HER TO SEE THE OTHER KIDS EATING STUFF THAT SHE CANNOT HAVE.

[RiceGuy]

I'm sorry that your child is having such allergies. Hopefully over time some of them will disappear, though I don't know if that can happen given the sort of testing which was done. I do know that sensitivities can come and go though.

For breads, you might find millet bread to work, and there are others too, such as tapioca, buckwheat (it's not related to wheat and not even a grain), and many more. Combinations of flours are typically used to get a nice consistency, which may include tapioca flour, buckwheat flour, garbanzo/fava bean flour, potato flour, etc.

Roasted buckwheat is called Kasha, and I really like this. It works in place of a grain, as a tasty hot cereal, and in many other types of dishes. It cooks to a very creamy/smooth consistency, which your child might like (I certainly do). Tapioca pudding is wonderful IMHO, and that might work out for snacks and such. You can add all sorts of fruits and things to it.

[shayesmom]

WE HAD MY DAUGHTER TESTED FOR FOOD ALLERGIES AND IT CAME BACK AND WE ARE TRYING TO CHANGE HER DIET BUT I NEED SOME HELP. SHE WAS ALLERGIC TO SEVERAL DIFF THINGS BUT MY DR IS FOR NOW ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT A FEW. THE RANGES ARE FROM 1-4, 4 BEING THE MOST SEVERE. HER 4S WERE WHEAT, SOY, AND RICE AND HER 3S WERE CANOLA, PEANUT, PORK, YEAST, AND PEAS. WHAT I AM NEEDING IS SOME IDEAS ON FOOD. SHE IS IN DAYCARE SO I AM HAVING TO MAKE HER LUNCH FOR HER TO TAKE. IF SHE CANNOT HAVE WHEAT, SOY OR RICE IS THERE ANYTHING BREAD WISE THAT I CAN GIVE HER BESIDES CORN TORTILLAS? I KNOW THAT SHE DOESNT REALLY NEED ANYHTING BUT SHE IS 1 1/2 AND IT IS HARD FOR HER TO SEE THE OTHER KIDS EATING STUFF THAT SHE CANNOT HAVE.

For recipes that are nearly grain-free, you can go to Open Original Shared Link.

Also, arrowroot flour is a good option for those with multiple food allergies. Millet, sorghum, quinoa, buckwheat, potato, tapioca, corn and teff may work out as well. I would probably steer clear of flours that are bean-based (such as garbanzo, navy, chickpea, etc.) due to multiple allergies already existing in the legume family.

Depending on allergy status, you may be able to use coconut oil or milk in lieu of oils in baked goods. I've found that coconut milk is excellent at adding moisture and flavor to gluten-free flours. Organic safflower and olive oil can be used in baking or cooking.

You didn't mention dairy at all....does that mean your dd is okay with it?

As for breads....most (if not all) would be off-limits due to wheat, rice or soy flour being added. You may want to try making your own. Not an appealing thought in the beginning, but it is an option. Your best options would probably be to do searches on paleo diets for recipes. And you can also look for recipes for "flourless cakes". Many contain nuts (like almond or cashew)....so once again, it depends on your child's allergy status.

Corn tortillas are an inexpensive way to go as far as re-creating a sandwich. My dd loves them with a bit of peach preserves (and cashew or sunflower butter). In time, you can also do lettuce wraps for lunches. And there are pastas out there that are potato, quinoa or bean-based. You have to be careful not to overcook them, but the flavor is decent.

[gfpaperdoll]

My family has DQ1 genes and this seems to come with a lot of allergies.

If you keep your child completely Gluten Free, some of her allergies might get better, mine did.

Allergy to soy is one of the things to look for in a celiac person.

You might need to take her dairy free as well.

I use coconut milk in all my cooking, even my cornbread. Can she have corn? I use cornmeal and cornflour in my cornbread and it turns out perfect, no xanthan gum required, just sub cornflour for the flour in any cornbread recipe.

I only use extra light olive oil for my baking, sauteing & frying.

I never use rice flour in my baked goods. I hate the gritty taste.

Try a combination of tapioca, potato, & sorghum.

I like the Mission Brand White Corn Tortillas. They have a better taste than the yellow ones.

Wishing you the best