Page 10 - Boca Club News - November '22

Page 10, Boca Club News

From The Professionals’ Desks

Healthy Answers – A Guide to Healthy Living:

“You Are What You Eat!” (Part 1)

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. reaction, especially in children? One of my friends carries an There is currently no cure for food allergies, so avoiding
Dale is a motivational speaker who epinephrine with her at all times as a precaution should her the food you know you’re allergic to is the only way to
has spent many years as a Certified son unknowingly eat even one peanut. She has been instructed prevent the problem. However, if you think you might
Life Coach and has written numerous that time is of the essence, and an injection of adrenaline must have a food allergy, here are a few ways to help you cope.
articles and e-books relating to self- be given immediately to save her child’s life. Read the label. This might seem like a no brainer, but
improvement and ways to build a There is no single reason why so many kids are allergic labels can be confusing. The required labeling applies only
high-performance team. She is the today, but experts tell us it’s due to an overactive immune to foods that “may contain” an allergen, and not to the
author of the recently published book, system that identifies proteins in peanuts as a threat. This presence of the major ones. Look for a statement after the
“Small Steps...Big Changes: The causes chemicals to be released that lead to an allergic ingredients list that may read, also contains, milk, soy, and
Personal Stories of a Life Coach.” Her education and years reaction. Adults are no exception. How many people do you wheat. Be cautious when buying products without labels,
of experience in physical fitness and training of elite athletes know who check ingredients in foods before consuming such as pastries.
has enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health- anything? Take responsibility. It’s not always up to a waiter
related areas. The following introduces a new approach to Not all food allergies are dangerous. A good example is or host of a party to check as to whether you have food
Ms. Brown’s series of columns devoted to many topics that my husband, who accepts and lives with his food allergy. restrictions. If you know you have specific allergies to
deal with the mind/body connection and the importance of He promptly sneezes a minimum of seven times after eating food, be on the safe side and say so. Don’t find out before
living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be just a tiny bit of chocolate, or anything that contains or turns it’s too late that you’ve ingested an ingredient that will
reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. to sugar. As family members, we are readily prepared with make you ill.
The eating habits of people have evolved and changed our table napkins held high in anticipation of his outburst. Learn to know the signs early on. Spotting symptoms
over the years. There was a time when a menu was nothing The funny thing to us is his unwillingness to give up sweets. in yourself or a loved one could save a life. The most
more than a list of food offerings from which to choose. Now That’s never been an option! common allergic reactions to watch for might be:
you see menus peppered with emojis designating categories The upshot of this new way of thinking is that the majority • Skin - itching, redness, hives, rash;
such as gluten- or lactose-free, low-sodium, or labeled V of Americans are more concerned about what they eat and • Eyes – itching, tears, redness, swelling;
for vegan or vegetarian. There may also be health warnings how it affects their bodies. Do you remember when pot lucks • Respiratory – runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion,
regarding undercooked meats and shellfish. were popular? Not anymore; not without naming the dish wheezing, cough;
It seems the whole world is becoming more health along with what’s in it. My allergic episode was brought on • Mouth – tongue and lips swelling;
conscious. My husband, Alan, is not only a foodie, but being by one such experience. After a happy 4th of July with a gang • Gastrointestinal – nausea, reflux, vomiting, diarrhea;
in the travel business has opened up a whole new aspect of of friends, I loaded my plate with what I love most, salads. • Cardiovascular – rapid or slow heartbeat, fainting.
dining for his clients. Just today he received an email from That evening I began to itch, and soon my body was Food allergies affect approximately 4% of adults
a 3-star Michelin restauranteur in Norway advising him that covered with hives. My throat closed to the extent that my and 5% of children in the United States. So much of our
they must be given fair notice of food restrictions prior to voice became a whisper. What was it? I had to track down lives revolves around food, as in holidays, birthdays,
serving patrons. He also warned that if this is not made clear what might have been the culprit to be forewarned the next weddings, etc. Having a food allergy may put a damper
ahead of time, no special accommodation will be observed. time. After searching for the ingredients in everything on my on enjoying celebrations, but it doesn’t have to ruin your
Reactions to certain foods are something we rarely heard plate, I found it was attributed to clementine extract added to fun. Awareness is the first step to understanding what you
about decades ago. Most of us were raised on peanut butter the quinoa salad. Who knew? After a few doses of Benadryl, can or should not eat and still remain healthy enough to
and jelly sandwiches back then. Who would have thought I was fine. Even when you think what you’re eating is safe, be the life of the party.
that it could possibly produce a potentially life-threatening you really never know. (Next month: Part 2 of “You Art What You Eat!”)
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