#5 What should I know about Dairy, Corn & MSG for my Gluten Free Diet?

Dairy, Corn and MSG are very common and very possible for you to be allergic to dairy, corn and MSG.

Many, if not all, of these foods are part of most people’s daily diet. Is it any wonder that we all feel more tired, run down and sicker than our predecessors? Now you can see what may be some food allergies for you and your body and start to feel better with the right diet, and just maybe the gluten free diet is the answer for you.

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

Dairy

Most people over the age of 4 are partially unable to digest dairy products. It is estimated that up to 25% of children and adults have strong dairy allergies. Human milk, not cow milk, is biologically the only milk that humans can drink. Humans only need breast milk until they triple their birth weight, which is sometime around the age of one. Once a mother’s milk dries up, her child’s milk digesting enzymes will as well. These enzymes, called lactase, will decrease in a child’s body and then disappear completely by the age of 4. In the absence of lactase, milk of any kind is very difficult for humans to digest. The reactions to dairy can include sinus problems, stomach and intestinal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and acne. There are many suitable substitutions for dairy products that do not have allergic effects.

Corn

Fresh corn does not normally cause an allergic reaction. However, when corn is refined into products like corn syrup it can cause problems. Allergic reactions to corn can include migraine headaches, shortness of breath, tongue and face swelling, rashes and hives, lethargy, stomach discomfort and joint pain. Corn syrup sweeteners are used in just about all processed foods. Corn is present in the common sweeteners fructose and dextrose. There are several sweeteners that can be used in replacement of corn syrup, such as barley malt and rice syrup. Avoiding processed foods that contain corn derivatives will improve your health and life.

MSG

MSG is a food additive that tricks your tongue into thinking that the food you are eating is high in protein. It is most commonly associated with Chinese food, but it is actually present in many American processed foods. It is used as a flavor-enhancer in fried chicken, potato chips, canned soup and canned tuna. Allergic reactions can include burning sensations or numbness in the neck, forearms and chest, facial pressure, chest pain, headache, nausea and rapid heartbeat. Avoiding MSG in foods means reading labels very carefully. When you eat out, ask if your meal can be made without MSG.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

Diana Walker provides delicious, nutritious and easy Gluten-free recipes and foods at Diana’s Healthy Gluten Free Whole Foods Lifestyles

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