Peanut Free Foods

Peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies in the United States. There are studies that suggest that 1.5 million people have an allergy to peanuts. Having an allergy to peanuts is a very serious condition that should be closely monitored.

Allergic reactions to peanuts are responsible for 15, 000 visits to the emergency room on a yearly basis. The frightening truth is that peanut allergies are also responsible for 100 deaths in the United States alone each year. Although these facts seem bleak, peanut allergies are something that with a little work are easily managed by many families each day. The only true way to manage an allergy to peanuts is by adhearing to a peanut free diet.

This lens will teach you some facts,and share some tips for managing every day life with peanut allergies.

An important first line of defense when you learn your child has peanut allergies is to read labels carefully. You may be surprised to learn that there are peanuts hiding where you would least expect them. It is also important not to include products in your child's diet that may be manufactured on the same equipment as another product that contains peanuts.

This cross-contamination can be very dangerous to someone with peanut allergies. Peanut free foods must always be produced on assembly lines that have not had any prior exposure to products that contain peanuts.

It may also surprise you to learn that an allergic reaction can also be triggered by inhaling the dust of peanuts or aerosol products that contain peanuts. This is why you should also omit peanut flours and peanut cooking sprays from your household as well.

If you or your child suffers from peanut allergies you may want to consider wearing an I.D. bracelet that would act as a medical alert incase accidental ingestion occurred. Many schools and daycares are becoming more educated about peanut allergies and have included peanut free foods as a regular part of their food plans.