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You have all followed me along this journey — when I started with Nutrisystem and lost 80 lbs., then got sick last summer and gained 35 lbs back, and even when I lost those 35 lbs recently. I have talked about my health struggles and my struggle to lost weight. On a whim, I got some allergy testing done. Now, I had scratch tests done for environmentals about 12 years ago. I reacted to everything they tests. I've always made the joke that I am allergic to life because my allergy testing sure shows it. I randomly have been breaking out in contact hives, and it happened while I was at the doctor for my weigh in. We started talking about allergy testing, and my doctor decided I should get the food done and the environmental ones too. (Funny thing, we really wanted the environmentals done – we just through the food on there because they were already taking blood!) The lab missed on the order I was to get the environmental ones done, so I have to get my blood drawn yet again. However, I do have the results of my food allergies. If you follow me on my personal Facebook page, you will have seen this already. However, I know not everyone does. So here we go — these are all the foods that come up as either moderate or avoid food allergies (I'm not including the low). I am to avoid all of these things per my doctor:

  • Casein
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Cow's Milk
  • Goat's Milk
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Whey
  • Egg White
  • Egg Yolk
  • Lamb
  • Barley
  • Gliadin
  • Gluten
  • Malt
  • Wheat
  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Red Snapper
  • Salmon
  • Sole
  • Tilapia
  • Trout
  • Tuna
  • Oyster
  • Almond
  • Peanut
  • Sunflower Seed
  • Garlic
  • Kidney Bean
  • Soybean
  • Rice Protein Med Food
  • Bleu Cheese
  • Parmesan
  • Ricotta
  • Yogurt
  • Flaxseed
  • Safflower Seed
  • Spelt
  • Tricticale
  • Chili Powder
  • Mustard
  • Coconut
  • Hazelnut
  • Black Bean
  • Navy Bean

There's just a few there. It doesn't leave me a lot to eat. Sigh. I'm a bit flustered and mad and really confused on what to do. I have to go gluten free for the next 3 (aff) months and then retest to see if that fixes these allergies. It could be that my insides are just so inflamed that I am reacting to everything. However, in the meantime, it makes eating very difficult.

Feel free to comment with some brands to check out, encourage words, etc. (I have found the Enjoy Life brand.) The hard thing is that onion and garlic are in everything. The other thing we seem to be finding is that the replacement ingreidents for gluten are things that I am allergic to also. I just can't win with this one.

Also, you will find that I am going to still review foods with the gluten. I'm not the only one in my family, and well, they are my guinea pigs. 🙂 I also have some reviews scheduled for things I ate before I knew I had gluten issues (and they were delicious).

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.