Sick of Hearing About Peanut Butter and Nuts

bewitchinglife

You are correct. This isn't the 1980's. People are more aware of food allergies. Having allergies doesn't make you a social pariah any more... but no need to create an issue where there isn't one. Doing so really only hurts the people with food allergies as it makes us all look like we can't be gracious with the hand we've been dealt.

You are going to be better off if you just accept that there are nut lovers here and let it go. Obviously you can do whatever you want to, but getting irritated when someone is trying to help you says a lot more about you than it does about them.

For the rest of my life I'll be surrounded by food that I'll never be able to eat. No matter how bad I want it. Whatever. Life goes on. There are plenty of things I can eat and I'm not going to begrudge anyone a donut.

You got some wonderful suggestions for food that you can eat and I hope that you find more. Life with allergies is hard. Choosing to be frustrated about them only makes it harder.

catshark209

I do like Greek Yogurt. I guess I was just venting because it seems like everyone on MFP are always saying have some peanut butter and nuts as if that is a realistic option for everyone.

Lol seriously huh? I'm trying to gain weight and I can't even eat all them nuts. I go for avocados.

bm99

I guess its like magic food, peanut butter and nuts. If one more person tells me to have a spoonful of peanut butter or a handful of almonds. Really, do you know how prevalent nut allergies are? You can't even have nut products in schools anymore. Mine are mild, just get hives, but even still I happen to think peanut butter is the nastiest thing I've ever tasted. There has to be some other magic food out there for us non-nut eaters.

According to this (http://www.aaaai.org/about-the-aaaai/newsroom/allergy-statistics.aspx#Food_Allergy) 3 million people (out of 300 million or so in this country) have a nut allergy. That is 1%.

I'm sorry I don't take your rare circumstance into consideration when giving advice. Most people don't assume that you have a food allergy.

Is a "thank you for the help, but I am allergic to nuts, do you have any other suggestions?" too hard to manage?

bewitchinglife

^^^^^ Nodding. Yes!

TyFit08

Even when the first line of my post say I have a food allergy, the response is have some almonds. It has happened several times on MFP. So no I don't expect anyone to assume I or anyone else have an allergy, but to ignore it when responding to posts I just don't get. Also that 1% is the reason why nuts are banned from most if not all schools, so obviously some people take it seriously. For those of you who love nuts and PB great, but when someone posts looking for diet advice at least read the post before going on and on about how PB is this magic food.

TauTheBull

bm99

Even when the first line of my post say I have a food allergy, the response is have some almonds. It has happened several times on MFP. So no I don't expect anyone to assume I or anyone else have an allergy, but to ignore it when responding to posts I just don't get. Also that 1% is the reason why nuts are banned from most if not all schools, so obviously some people take it seriously. For those of you who love nuts and PB great, but when someone posts looking for diet advice at least read the post before going on and on about how PB is this magic food.

If it makes you feel better, I usually put forth coconut oil as a magic food rather than peanut butter. Peanut butter is... meh.

You don't want to know my views on peanut bans in schools. The only people who take it seriously are school administrators who don't want to be sued.

BostonMatt

Just to clarify, what exactly are you looking for when you say "magic food". Something for a snack, main course, side dish or are we talking about getting some source of specific macro?

bewitchinglife

A few schools have banned nuts ( and are having HUGE push back). Not most. Most have peanut free tables these days, but have not banned peanuts altogether. One class room in my children's school is nut free because the teacher is terribly allergic.

Look lady. I get that you have a food allergy and for that you get my sympathy. Like I stated earlier we deal with multiple severe food allergies in our home and NO ONE complains as much as you have in this thread.

Why did you get nut lovers making comments and waxing poetic about the food they love? Because your post was begging for it pure and simple. Your header on the thread was inflammatory from the get go. You asked for it and got it.

Your attitude towards others and their assistance kinda stinks. You obviously don't care about your part in this equation so I guess that the end of the convo, eh? Keep on complaining about others and how hard it is for you.

Peace out.

neanderthin

Rib eye bone in, that's magic.

TyFit08

A few schools have banned nuts ( and are having HUGE push back). Not most. Most have peanut free tables these days, but have not banned peanuts altogether. One class room in my children's school is nut free because the teacher is terribly allergic.

Look lady. I get that you have a food allergy and for that you get my sympathy. Like I stated earlier we deal with multiple severe food allergies in our home and NO ONE complains as much as you have in this thread.

Why did you get nut lovers making comments and waxing poetic about the food they love? Because your post was begging for it pure and simple. Your header on the thread was inflammatory from the get go. You asked for it and got it.

Your attitude towards others and their assistance kinda stinks. You obviously don't care about your part in this equation so I guess that the end of the convo, eh? Keep on complaining about others and how hard it is for you.

Peace out.

If you don't like my post you don't have to read it or respond to it. I said I was venting about my experience on MFP and looking for either A: alternative food choices, or B: people who understand what I'm experiencing. If you don't want to offer that, great. But that is the purpose of my post. As I said, I have posted topics before where I indicate in the first sentence I have nut allergies, yet several people respond by saying eat almonds or have a spoonful of peanut butter. Are you saying I'm wrong for being annoyed or frustrated by that. I apologize for expecting members of MFP to read the posts they are responding to before giving advice. I try my best to do that, I don't think its too much to expect that in return. If you think I'm COMPLAINING or you don't want to read anyone COMPLAINING there are dozens of other topics to participate in.

TyFit08

Rib eye bone in, that's magic.

I gave up beef 20 years ago, but I tried it for the first time last week. I am still getting used to the taste, but trying to work my way up to steak. I remember I used to really like it, just can't remember what it tastes like. I am doing low carb, but really want to boost my protein as well so I am committed to trying to add lean read meat into my diet.

SweetSammie

Hummus. I like all varieties, but the Tribe 40 spice is DELICIOUS.
Eggs if you need protein.


Folks already said avocado and greek yogurt.

fteale

God yes! I hear you! I can't eat peanuts and I get really peed off with all the comments raving about how great peanut butter is!

Peanut butter tastes like having little angels fly down from heaven and place love directly on your tongue.

Just sayin.

In my case it taste like the angels are taking a dump on my tongue, I think it is so nasty. But we can agree to disagree

I am not fussed about the taste, I can take it or leave it, but the hives and asthma, I'll just leave, thanks!

fteale

I am completely addicted to Forest Foods coco mango balls - dried mango and coconut milk mudged up into little balls that taste like heaven.