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Food Allergy Survival

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What Is a Food Allergy?

A food allergy is a medical condition in which exposure to a food triggers a harmful immune response. The immune response, called an allergic reaction, occurs because the immune system attacks proteins in the food that are normally harmless. The proteins that trigger the reaction are called allergens.

The symptoms of an allergic reaction to food can range from mild (itchy mouth, a few hives) to severe (throat tightening, difficulty breathing).

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is sudden in onset and can cause death.

Is There a Cure?

There is no cure for food allergy. Food allergies are managed by avoiding the problem food(s) and learning to recognize and treat reactions symptoms.

Food allergy therapies are under study in clinical trials, but none has been approved yet for general use.

Tips for Ripening your Fruit

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Ripen Fruit Faster By Putting It In a Paper Bag

Putting the fruit in a loosely closed paper bag traps the ethylene gas inside and accelerates ripening. Don’t seal the bag too tightly or use a plastic bag, however—if you trap too much moisture, mold may grow. If you really want to ripen things in a hurry, put an apple in the bag with your other fruit—they produce a lot of ethylene gas.

General Tips

Check the color. Color is often an important indicator of ripeness. Strawberries should be deep red, bananas should be yellow and oranges should be orange.

Squeeze the fruit. Some fruits, like apples should be firm, while others, like peaches, shouldn’t be as firm.

Check the stems. Some fruits, like pears and cantaloupes, should be a bit softer around the stem.

Smell the fruit. The fragrance of a ripe fruit should be quite noticeable when you pick it up.

Change your eating habits

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A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan?

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weigh

10 Tips: Make Better Food Choices

Tips for Women’s Health

Make yourself a priority and take time to care for yourself. ChooseMyPlate helps you choose the types and amounts of food and beverages you need. And, make time to be physically active, so you can do the things you want to do.

Find out what you need
Get personalized nutrition information based on your age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level. SuperTracker provides your calorie level, shows foods and beverages you need, and tracks progress toward your goals. Learn more at www.SuperTracker.usda.gov.
Enjoy your food but eat less
Use a smaller plate at meals to help control the amount of food and calories you eat. Take time to enjoy smaller amounts of food.
Strengthen your bones
Choose foods like fat-free and low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, and fortified soymilk to help strengthen bones. Be sure your morning coffee includes fat-free or low-fat milk.
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes. Choose red, orange, or dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for meals.
Drink water
Sip water or other drinks with few or no calories to help maintain a healthy weight. Keep a water bottle in your bag or at your desk to satisfy your thirst throughout the day.
Eat whole grains more often
Choose whole grains like brown rice and whole-grain pastas and breads more often. Foods with a high-fiber content can help give you a feeling of fullness and also provide key nutrients.
Learn what is in foods
Use both ingredient and Nutrition Facts labels to discover what various foods contain.
Cut back on some foods
Cut calories by cutting out foods high in solid fats and added sugar. Limit fatty meats like ribs, bacon, and hot dogs. Choose cakes, cookies, candies, and ice cream as just occasional treats.
Be a better cook
Try out healthier recipes that use less solid fat, salt, and sugar. Eat at home more often so you can control what you are eating. If you eat out, check and compare nutrition information. Choose healthier options such as baked chicken instead of fried chicken.
Be active whenever you can
Set a goal to fit in at least 2½ hours of moderate physical activity in your week. Being active 10 minutes at a time also adds to your weekly total. Ask your friends or family to keep you company as you bike, jog, walk, or dance. Don’t forget to do some muscle strengthening activities twice a week.

ChooseMyPlate

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fresh Produce food consumption is rapidly increasing. The heightened interest in the global environment and a willingness to look

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Fresh Produce food consumption is rapidly increasing. The heightened interest in the global environment and a willingness to look