I don’t personally deal with food sensitivities, nor does anyone in my immediate family – at least that I am aware of! – so I asked Kiran to share how cutting out certain foods can help get to the bottom of some mysterious symptoms. We’ve also got a clean allergy-friendly option for those who need it in today’s new sponsored post.
Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are a hot topic these days. Personally speaking, I didn’t even know I had some until a few years ago when I was at my doctor’s office complaining about my “random” unexplained symptoms. He suggested doing a blood test to see if food sensitivities could be the cause of them. Flash forward 3 years, and I’ve now had a few different tests that have led to dietary changes.
Food Sensitivity Symptoms
Food sensitivities are your body’s reaction to various foods and can present in many different ways. Fatigue and brain fog are two of the most common symptoms, but here’s a more comprehensive list:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Bloating
- Headaches
- Diarrhea
- Skin problems (hives, rashes, etc.)
- Joint pain
- Digestive issues, stomach pain
Food sensitivities are often confused with allergies, but they are actually very different. A food allergy causes an immune response that affects organs in the body. Allergic reactions can be severe to life-threatening, causing various symptoms, and usually happen right away.
A food sensitivity is usually less serious, yet can lead to some unpleasant symptoms, such as those listed above. Food sensitivities are not as quick to occur as food allergies and may take days to cause any visible reactions, often making them difficult to diagnose without adequate testing, though keeping a food journal and doing an elimination diet can be extremely helpful.
Common Food Allergy Culprits
According to the Food Allergy Research & Education Organization, the 8 most common food allergy culprits are:
- Milk
- Eggs
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Soy
- Wheat
- Fish
- Shellfish
Reader Food Diary: Mary Beth’s Food & Spend
This was a hit with my entire sometimes picky family (aged 5-12). On this particular day, I was happy to have kids help with chopping, and that may have helped their appetite, but really this was delicious. I changed my mind at the last minute and used some milk and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2, but I think it would have been as delicious with the almond milk. It had a lovely consistency and taste before I added the milk. Will make this again for sure!!!!!
Love to hear that the kids helped and everyone enjoyed it. – Nicole
We love this soup! Thanks for sharing!
I am a little confused. The blogger writes about having a tree nut sensitivity and the recipe says it is nut-free yet you’ve advertised and included almond milk…. which is a tree nut?? The recipe looks good but I believe everything is very misleading for those that actually do have tree nut allergies or sensitivities.
Sorry for the confusion. I did not reference me (as the author) having a tree nut sensitivity; I did say that they have grain milks for those who cannot do nuts, so they have options for many. If one cannot do tree nuts, I would suggest trying it with one of the grain milks from Elmhurst. My kids are big fans of them, too, and I think they would work wonderfully in this soup.
Hope this helps,
Kiran
I am glad Kiran could answer your question! Would you mind updating your comment without a star rating since it sounds like you haven’t made it yet? Thanks so much.
I assume you should add the potato chunks back into the pureed soup? This sounds yummy, can’t wait to try it!
Yes, you stir them back in when you add the milk or cream – thanks for pointing that out! I updated the recipe :)
Is this milk found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store or is it shelf stable? Also how long does it last once opened? I bought a nutmilk bag so I could make my own almond milk, but have to plan out when I make it, as the shelf life is only 3 days.
Hi Kristin. This should help: https://elmhurst1925.com/wp/elmhurst-plant-milks-aseptic-packaing/.
Awesome! I have just had to cut out dairy as well, and will potentially have to cut out wheat soon. I have been hesitating to buy almond and other dairy-free milks because they are filled with so many unrecognizable ingredients! I’ll take a look at this brand if I can find it! Also, I love the new website design :)
Lindsay – You are right; I was so pleased to be introduced to this brand with more almonds used in the milk and no added sugar or junk! And thanks for the feedback on the website. We are trying to make info easier to find and have more improvements to come :) – Jason