Strict avoidance of the allergy-causing food is the only way to avoid a reaction. Reading ingredient labels for all foods is the key to maintaining control over the allergy. If a product doesn't have a label, allergic individuals should not eat that food. If a label contains unfamiliar terms, shoppers must call the manufacturer and ask for a definition or avoid eating that food. Currently, there are no medications that cure food allergies.
Strict avoidance is the only way to prevent a reaction.
Most people outgrow their food allergies, although peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish are often considered life-long allergies. Some research is being done in this area and it looks promising. Click here for research information . Randomly taking food out of your diet can leave you with an unbalanced diet that can cause other health problems. Additionally, you may become frustrated because you reach a point where you believe that everything you eat is causing a reaction.