Food Allergy-Asthma

Prevention of food allergy among people with asthma

People with asthma should avoid foods contain-

• Monosodium Glutamate(MSG)
• Sulfites

Monosodium Glutamate

It is a chemical which can be seen in natural foods as well as additives in many prepared foods, which can be a trigger factor for asthma. There is no sudden onset of symptoms after consumption, but it may occur after 6 to 12 hours.

Foods which contain MSG are yeast, cheese, soy sauce, tomato, processed meat, grapes, mushrooms and wine. In case of packet foods, please look at the list of ingredients.

Sulfites

It is a food additive and also seen in foods naturally, which may trigger asthmatic condition.Sulfite is a general name of six ingredients such as

• Sulfur dioxide
• Potassium bisulfite
• Potassium metabisulfite
• Sodium bisulfite
• Sodium metabisulfite
• Sodium sulfite

When you buy packet foods, please look at the list of ingredients which is mentioned above.
 

Sulfites may be added to foods and beverages such as

• Beer and wine
• Jams
• Dried fruits and vegetables
• Pickled meat

It may also occur in natural foods such as

• Egg
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Soy
• Tomatos
• Shrimp and shell fish

Benefits of coconut oil

 

Coconut

Truths of coconut oil 

Coconut consists of high fat-low carbohydrate and MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which converts into ketones in the liver, which helps to reduce seizures in the epileptic children.

Coconut oil is very effective at removing age spots, as it contains lauric acid which acts as emulsifier and cleansing agent. Before taking bath, apply coconut oil in your body and face, massage it upwardly and wash with mild soaps.

Include coconut oil in the diet for the children...be healthy!!

Benefits of turmeric

Turmeric Powder

Truths of turmeric 
 
Turmeric contains curcumin which acts as a potential antiinflammatory, antibiotic and antioxident agent and especially acts very similar to ibuprofen - an analgesic drug.

The benefits are given below.

• It is a medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

• It promotes the wound healing

• It helps to remodel the damaged skin

• It reduces the risk of childhood leukemia

• It is a liver toxifier

• It stimulates the body's immune system

• It helps to slow down the progression of alzheimer's disease.

Include turmeric in your diet....be healthy!!