I'm allergic to fruits and most vegetables.
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I too am allergic to fruits and most vegetables (:
I don't exactly know everything that I am allergic to. I am experimenting on my own and my doctor has given me an epi-pen. With that being said, I am able to eat a small amount of fruit as long as I neutralize (which I'm not sure what it is that I'm neutralizing) it with a fruit dip. I can also eat small amounts of veggies by neutralizing it with fruit dip. It's hard to lose weight though because not all dips are good for you and most are fairly high in calories. I did find some recipes on Pinterest of low calorie diy dips which might help. Another thing I'm not allergic to is lettuce. I'll pre-cook chicken for the next four days (which many people don't recommend... but they don't have these allergy issues2 -
Eggs, rice, cheese, crackers, protein bars (obviously check the ingredients for different brands), protein shakes... maybe? Good luck!1
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I would try going with only whole grains in your breads to help with hunger because it doesn't create so much of a blood sugar spike and crash. I eat an Ezekial muffin for breakfast every morning and it keeps me full until lunchtime. For filling foods, try a small baked potato (easy on the butter and sour cream), a broiled chicken breast with brown rice, tuna fish and whole wheat crackers, a whole grain tortilla with refried beans and cheese, greek yogurt, protein powder in a yogurt smoothie, baked apples (without the skin), etc. to fill up. Also, make sure to drink plenty of water. Sometimes, your body will signal hunger when, in reality, you are thirsty.1
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I'm allergic to pineapple and am sensitive to the other citrus fruits. I can eat an orange or have lemon/lime in water but if I touch the skin and get the oils on skin that isn't my hands (particularly my face or neck) I break out into an itchy, blotchy rash. Not serious but annoying. The pineapple thing is a bit more serious as I have symptoms including itchy tongue and throat which I guess are signals that it could develop into something worse.
I can eat grilled or baked pineapple though because something in the cooking process neutralizes whatever is causing my reaction. Applesauce is cooked so I am guessing that is why OP can eat it.
Here are some of my most filling snacks that aren't fruit/veg/nut based:
Cheese sticks are 50-70 cals per
Make homemade baked tortilla chips
air popped popcorn (corn in that form is more starch than veg so hopefully you can have that) or buy Boom Chicka Pop or Skinny pop
Make some homemade granola you can mix with plain Greek yogurt
Laughing cow cheese wedge spread on a Wasa cracker
Mix some protein powder and greek yogurt into the applesauce to make it more filling.
Can you have seeds like chia or pumpkin? Those are also good fillers for applesauce and yogurt
Hard boiled eggs (or prepared in a way you like)
Find out if you can handle cooked fruits/veg. If you can eat cooked fruits and veggies that opens up a lot of other snack options. With your limitations though check out keto - might work really well for you since it requires limiting carbs and you seem to be allergic to those.
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My advice is to find what healthy foods you AREN'T allergic to and stick with that for awhile. Add in some light exercise and eat at a deficit. Should result in some weightloss. Good luck.dokidokicastiel wrote: »@ monty619: No, I'm allergic to them. Literally allergic. I went to an allergist as well to be tested to make sure, and he was completely shocked. I still do eat them on occasion, but my main worry is anaphylactic shock eating too many fruits at one time. My throat gets itchy and irritable, and I do admit that I have anxieties about them because of my allergies. I try to take vitamins to make up for what I can't get through fruits and such.
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I'm thinking MFP is made for you. All you need to lose weight is eat in a deficit. Use your scale and log everything.
You are also worried about finding filling foods to keep you from feeling starved, and vegetables certainly help with that. If you can't eat most vegetables, then there are "light" foods you can use instead like rice cakes, sugar and fat-free puddings, sugar free Jell-o, puffed wheat and popcorn.
Protein and fat combos are satiating for a lot of people. Just watch the portions because they add up quickly. If you can't eat nuts, then eat cheese, Tofu, Greek yogurt and eggs instead.
As for making up for deficiencies, you can get your missing vitamins from a pill. I suggest a pregnancy vitamin to get the Folic Acid or take Folic Acid separately.
The other things you get from fruits and veggies are fiber and anti-oxidants. Metamucil and cereals can get you the fiber.
I am sure a health food outlet would be happy to point you towards some supplementary anti-oxidants. I suggest you try one product at a time and in small volume just in case you react to the supplements too.3 -
allergic to fruits and vegetables?? you mean u have some sort of anxiety issue with them right? don't think the human body would reject some blueberries and break out in rashes or throat closing up.
Actually I am allergic to blueberries. I break out in hives. I am deathly allergic to bananas. Plenty of people are allergic to fruits.5 -
My husband is allergic to most fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds when they're raw (oral allergy syndrome as others have mentioned) Does cooking them make a difference, OP? I'm assuming you nd your doctor have considered this, but I just wanted to check2
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No fruit and veg? wow, that is just so sad.
I could cry its so depressing to think of it.
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I hope OP has figured it out in the last three years.8
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Ha! Captured by a necro thread.4
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Personally allergic to bananas and kiwi. Because bananas are great in smoothies and mine is more of a mild reaction, I experimented with raw bananas in different ways until I found that I react specifically to the rough outside part of the banana, and if that is shaved off, I won't have a reaction.
For snacks, try:
Boiled eggs
Greek yogurt (try vanilla, chocolate, Or honey if you can't add fruit) + granola for parfait
Fruit and nut free protein bars
Turkey jerky + string cheese
Cheese wedge and crackers
Protein shake
Tuna or salmon packets
Eating in a calorie deficit.1 -
allergic to fruits and vegetables?? you mean u have some sort of anxiety issue with them right? don't think the human body would reject some blueberries and break out in rashes or throat closing up.
My body breaks out in hives from apples and my tongue goes numb from celery. It's very possible to be allergic to fruits and veggies.
To the OP, could you get a referral to a registered dietitian? It's possible, but hard to eat well with food limitations, and a dietician should be able to help.1 -
seattle_hd wrote: »http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_allergy_syndrome
OAS produces symptoms when an affected person eats certain fruits, vegetables and nuts. Some individuals may only show allergy to only one particular food, and others may show an allergic response to many foods.[8]
Individuals with an allergy to tree pollen may develop OAS to a variety of foods. While the tree pollen allergy has been worked out, the grass pollen is not well understood. Furthermore, some individuals have severe reactions to certain fruits and vegetables that do not fall into any particular allergy category. In recent years, it has also become apparent that when tropical foods initiate OAS, allergy to latex may be the underlying cause.[9]
Because the allergenic proteins associated with OAS are usually destroyed by cooking, most reactions are caused by eating raw foods. The main exceptions to this are celery and nuts, which may cause reactions even after being cooked.
Cross reactions[edit]
Allergies to a specific pollen are usually associated with OAS reactions to other certain foods. For instance, an allergy to ragweed is associated with OAS reactions to banana, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, zucchini, and cucumber. This does not mean that all sufferers of an allergy to ragweed will experience adverse effects from all or even any of these foods. Reactions may be associated with one type of food, with new reactions to other foods developing later. However, reaction to one or more foods in any given category does not necessarily mean a person is allergic to all foods in that group.
Alder pollen: almonds, apples, celery, cherries, hazel nuts, peaches, pears, parsley, strawberry, raspberry
Birch pollen: almonds, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas,[10] carrots, celery, cherries, chicory,[11] coriander, fennel, fig,[12] hazel nuts, kiwifruit, nectarines, parsley, parsnips, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, prunes, soy, strawberries, wheat; Potential: walnuts
Grass pollen: fig,[12] melons, tomatoes, oranges
Mugwort pollen : carrots, celery, coriander, fennel, parsley, peppers, sunflower
Ragweed pollen : banana, cantaloupe, cucumber, green pepper, paprika, sunflower seeds/oil, honeydew, watermelon, zucchini, echinacea, artichoke, dandelions, honey (if bees pollinate from wild flowers), hibiscus or chamomile tea
Possible cross-reactions (to any of the above): berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc), citrus (oranges, lemons, etc), grapes, mango, figs, peanut, pineapple, pomegranates, watermelon
Oh, that's my apple and celery issue. Luckily I haven't reacted to any other birch related foods yet.
The good news is that usually you can eat the cooked forms. Have you reacted to them cooked?1 -
OP you should see an allergist and find out exactly where you stand. My daughter has an extremely bad birch OAS response. She can not eat even cooked apples and must read ingredients very carefully because even "natural flavors" can cause a reaction. There are still plenty of fruits she can eat like citrus fruits and she is fine with green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale) and broccoli.1
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I'm new here, and snarky answers like this to a person who is genuinely seeking help, make me not want to return.LolBroScience wrote: »Are you allergic to calorie deficits? If not, I think you'll make it.
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Dabbadooey wrote: »
I'm new here, and snarky answers like this to a person who is genuinely seeking help, make me not want to return.LolBroScience wrote: »Are you allergic to calorie deficits? If not, I think you'll make it.
I agree the poster was adding humor but it's a valid response. Regardless of what you can or can't eat you just need to eat within a calorie limit.3 -
allergic to fruits and vegetables?? you mean u have some sort of anxiety issue with them right? don't think the human body would reject some blueberries and break out in rashes or throat closing up.
Actually people can be allergic to fruits and vegetables. I myself and deathly allergic to most fruits. I have to carry an epi pen due to the severity of my allergy.1 -
allergic to fruits and vegetables?? you mean u have some sort of anxiety issue with them right? don't think the human body would reject some blueberries and break out in rashes or throat closing up.
You're kidding right? I am allergic to a lot of fruits. My mom is very allergic to strawberries. Fruit allergies are actually fairly common.4 -
bestmeicanbe84 wrote: »You can't eat apples but you can eat applesauce? :huh:
I can't eat fresh bananas or my throat itches burns mouth swells etc but I can eat processed products with banana like pies cakes etc even frozen ones with chocolate aren't too bad just a little reaction. It's something about the peel and the pollen that both cause my reaction and preservatives that are used seem to somehow tame the reaction.0 -
You don't need to snack. Count your calories and keep them low enough to lose weight. Have some self control. It isn't what you eat, it's how much.0
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Dabbadooey wrote: »
I'm new here, and snarky answers like this to a person who is genuinely seeking help, make me not want to return.LolBroScience wrote: »Are you allergic to calorie deficits? If not, I think you'll make it.
I didn't find that snarky. I found it funny. Not everyone knows you can eat only donuts and lose weight.0 -
I'm allergic to all fruits and vegetables! This is something that recently came about, which means it's the pollen in the air. I've just been given the epi-pin. I've had to turn up the exercising and watch the calorie intake until my allergy doctors figures this mess out! They've ordered me to take 1 allergy pill per day to control the hives. This sucks!!0
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Dabbadooey wrote: »
I'm new here, and snarky answers like this to a person who is genuinely seeking help, make me not want to return.LolBroScience wrote: »Are you allergic to calorie deficits? If not, I think you'll make it.
Well, the comment is from three years ago...0 -
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There are plenty of things you can eat and staying in a deficit is all you need to lose weight. Beans, whole grains, quality protein (salmon, chicken, beef), dairy.... the list goes on. try eating full meals like chicken breast, brown rice and black beans rather than trying to fill up on snacks.0
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Sounds like you could have a salycilate allergy. I think you will find keto heaps better for you. Basically green verges, oils and protein0
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allergic to fruits and vegetables?? you mean u have some sort of anxiety issue with them right? don't think the human body would reject some blueberries and break out in rashes or throat closing up.
It's actually possible. Rare, I think though. I am actually allergic to honey dew mellon. If I eat too much my throat burns and becomes red and itchy.
I have the same reaction to melons and bananas. My allergist calls it a cross reaction since I'm severely allergic to ragweed. Those fruits are a close cousin to ragweed and my body can not distinguish between the two.
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I've known several people with Oral Allergy Syndrome, so that was my first thought when I read the OP. I'd see a dietician for advice and eat protein, veggies you're not allergic to, and applesauce too if you can eat that. You might try out a low carb/high fat/adequate protein diet to see if that suits you, since that tends to be little to no fruit and not necessarily a ton of veggies, and can be done with or without nuts. (That way of eating is not for everyone but might be worth trying, especially if fruit/veg are really limited for you anyway.)0
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