It's just a little rash!
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| | When it comes to nutrition, I often find myself weighing pros and cons. Will the joy brought on by this bowl of ice cream outweigh the inevitable sugar crash? Does the need for calories ASAP override the fact that this microwaved burrito contains zero vegetables? You get the picture. | | But what about when the pro is a beloved food group and the con is an itchy rash? Below, Mohini Bhakta, a registered dietitian at Healthline, lets us know why the downside of food allergies is more serious than we may think. | | | | Safety first,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
January 16, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | I have a wheat allergy, but I keep eating it because I can't say goodbye to pizza or pasta and all that happens is I get a very itchy rash. Is there any harm in continuing to eat something I'm allergic to, even if it only poses a small, inconvenient side effect? | | | A: | One of the things you will hear me say the most is that I will never ask you to not eat certain foods … unless you are allergic to them. Unfortunately, it's not safe to continue eating wheat if you have an allergy. That itchy skin is an immune response and may be a sign of mild anaphylaxis. Even if this side effect has been mild in the past, it could become more severe down the road. And since anaphylaxis can be fatal, it's safest to avoid wheat completely.
It's important to get any rash diagnosed by a professional. An itchy rash from eating gluten may also be dermatitis herpetiformis, which can occur alongside celiac disease.
The good news? There are an assortment of wheat-free options for doughy goodies like breads and pastas! I recommend working with a registered dietitian to safely navigate alternative options. We want to make sure you are still getting the nutrients you need when replacing a large food group like wheat, and of course, we want to make sure you are enjoying them too!
Something to consider: If you are interested in contributing to research, look for food allergy clinical trials at reputable hospitals near you — there is some great work being done to potentially help reintroduce allergenic foods back into diets! | | | | | Mohini Bhakta, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads-up: We may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Fresh to death | | | | | | |  | | Pyrex 18-Piece Glass Food Container Set | | Nothing feels quite as adult as owning a full set of Pyrex food containers. Made with tempered glass, these puppies are super durable and will protect your leftovers from all those weird fridge smells. Yes, the lids are plastic, but they're BPA-free and safe to put in the freezer, in the microwave, and on the top shelf of your dishwasher. And since it's less than $50, I feel like there aren't many good reasons not to own this set, if you don't already! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🥛 Does milk make heartburn better or worse? Turns out the answer isn't so cut-and-dried. | | 🍊 20 foods that are super high in vitamin C. Here's what to eat to load up on this essential nutrient. | | 🥑 Healthy, low calorie snacks you might enjoy. Fuel your body, deliciously. | | 🥔 Myth-busting the potato diet for weight loss. Don't believe everything you hear. | | | Thanks for reading, everyone! On Thursday, we'll be back to talk about why you may want to be eating more frozen produce. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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