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Unable to eat any plant products
I have bad allergies, some more severe than others and have to carry an epi pen, inhaler, and benadryl at all times for it. I cannot have any kind of plant and lately I've been having to avoid things with stuff like corn starch, corn syrup, soy lecithin, and other plant products. Even spices and seasonings are off limits.…
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Eating food you're allergic to
I'm allergic to fruits, nuts, vegetables and some grains. Sometimes I'll crave something I'm allergic to so bad I end up eating it, or I'll be absentmindedly feeding my toddler and take a bite of what he's eating, or I'll just forget I'm allergic to it (such as a new allergy to cheerios which is actually really bad). The…
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Dieting with health issues
I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which probably started after having my second child. I'm still breastfeeding and I work out from 30 min to as much as 3 hours a day (swimming, aerobics, and yoga, not including playing with kids and housework). Having a 2 yr old and an 8 month old keeps me pretty busy as…
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Hello, new mom here...
I'm currently 4 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding, so I joined MFP to help me keep track of my foods and to help me stay healthy. I have oral allergy syndrome, which prevents me from eating raw (and some cooked) fruits, vegetables, and nuts, making it really hard to diet properly. If anyone else has any…
