ALLERGIES

Did anyone see the mother on GMA fighting because parents sending cupcakes to school for their children and the children giving it to her children? She is fighting obesity which runs in her family and she is taking a dim view of what we are feeding our children. She is very passionate about it but seems to be making enemies as girl scout cookies etc. is in her war path, and I thought - wow I remember me and the Cancer Society and jerk pork being served at one of their functions - I backed off - she`s fighting....more power to her!
Have you noticed nowadays how every other person has an allergy ? 11 million Americans are estimated to have food allergies, caused when the digestive system reacts poorly to certain foods.....you start with parents telling you that their child is lactose intolerant and it gets worse as we get older.....some of us eat something then seconds later we can`t breathe.
Allergies must not be confused with food intolerance which unlike allergies means although you have cramps, gas and bloating you may still be able to eat small amounts of the problem food.
According to buzz here are a few foods allergy sufferers should try :

Apples
In addition to vitamin C, pectin (a soluble fiber), potassium and important phytochemicals, apples contain high amounts of quercetin, which can help reduce allergy symptoms,
Cruciferous vegetables
Some people with allergies have trouble removing toxins through the liver and kidneys, If the toxins back up into the body, it increases the chances of inflammation, which leaves an allergic person even more sensitive. Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage greatly assist the digestive process.
Quinoa
Probably the least allergenic of the grains, quinoa’s has high protein content (12 to 18 percent)
Try this: Since breakfast is often problematic for people with allergies, try quinoa in the morning; add nuts and fruit if you can.
Lentils
These are relatively cheap so that makes lentils a superfood on all fronts. Lentils are loaded with iron, protein and folic acid. One cup has 16 grams of fiber. They’re also versatile and easy to store. If you’re allergic to peanuts, you have a 5 percent chance of having an allergic reaction to other legumes such as lentils, according to allergy expert Dr. Lee Freund, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Food Allergies.”
Sweet potato
Nutritious and rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, sweet potatoes are a member of the morning glory family. They are brimming with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, fiber and vitamin B-6, which all contribute to reduced inflammation,
Avocado
Avocados can be an ideal source for healthful fat. It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory because it has a high amount of vitamin B-6 and magnesium, Avocado is also a blood sugar stabilizer and liver cleanser which further lowers the risk of allergic inflammation.
Dulse
A red seaweed that is salty when it’s dry and slippery when you start to chew. It’s high in iodine, which is good for the thyroid. It also has calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and other vitamins and minerals.USED A LOT IN RAW FOOD.
Rice milk
Rice is a standard hypoallergenic food. Though rice milk is low in protein, it’s a popular alternative for those who avoid cow’s milk because they are lactose intolerant.
Figs
Packed with potassium and containing more calcium than orange juice

So I`m here to tell you that soy is not the only alternative for your allergies, check what you are eating,and ease off the mucus foods and remember BREAD IS A MAJOR MUCUS FOOD!