Time for our next food allergy "what to avoid" installment! I really enjoy putting these together actually! I hope they are helpful to some of you! This week, we're talking egg allergies. Probably should have done this one last week (I'm assuming these was a lot of egg consumption over the weekend!). I'll just hope everyone stayed safe! That's the thing when you cook vegan. You don't have to worry about all these allergens as much!
Egg allergies are the second most common (after dairy) with young children. It's also one that can be "grown out of" as well. It can also be mild with skin reactions or stomach upset, to severe with respiratory problems and the need for an Epi-Pen due to anaphylaxis. It can easily be managed by becoming aware of the allergy, seeing an allergist, removing all eggs and potential cross-contamination from the diet by avoiding these things!
Grab this word search activity to help teach your kids which egg terms to look for on packages!
I found this interesting, "Experts estimate that as many as 2 percent of children are allergic to eggs. Fortunately, studies show that about 70 percent of children with an egg allergy will outgrow the condition by age 16." (ACAAI). But that still isn't always the case. It can develop later in life or be life long. Regardless, being egg-free is manageable (I'm egg free and so are vegans!). However, when you have an allergy, you need to take much more precautions. If you order a cappuccino, you may make yourself sick. Eggs are sometimes used to create the foam on the top! (I did not know that!)
Also note that some may only be allergic to the yolk and not the white, or allergic to the white and not the yolk. They may also be allergic to just chicken eggs, but the allergy can also include eggs from other animals such as duck.
And have no fear, I've already have your comprehensive egg substitute guide on the blog. You'll be making pancakes and your favorite baked goods in no time (and they'll taste even better than before!). Yes, even scrambles and omelets, maybe some tahini mayo too 😉
There are some great products out there too for ease and convenience that can be trusted with an egg allergy too! But the easiest thing to to simply read your labels (ALWAYS) and use simple substitutions when cooking or baking at home.
Ener-G Foods - A great commercial egg-replacer for baking
Hampton Creek - Just Mayo
Silk - Seasonal Eggnogs
So Delicious - Seasonal Eggnogs
Enjoy Life Foods - Baked Goodies (free of the top 8)
Food For Life - Egg-Free (Vegan/Gluten-Free) Breads
So tell me:
+ Do you have (or know someone) with an egg allergy?
+ Are you (or were you) and eggnog person?
***Have other food allergies? Check out my other "What To Avoid" Allergy Posts: Soy - Dairy - (More to come soon!)***
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Sherry
We have a family member who has an egg allergy. Definitely challenging to cook for them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Really?
Koryn
I have an egg allergy. I'm not sure how long I've had it but it was finally diagnosed 10 years ago. I'm allergic to the whites and yolks, and all eggs (ie. duck, quail, chicken, everything!). My reaction is a bit odd though. I don't have the "normal" histamine response, I have an immune response. My white blood cells go into "we must kill the evil unknown protein" mode and let everything else pass by them because they recognize the egg protein as being for dangerous than the flu/pneumonia/plague that happens to be going around at that time.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is an allergic response.
kimmythevegan
I don't have an egg allergy, but never really liked eggs much. Good post! Love all the subs you suggest =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Vegans are pretty close to being pros anyway 😉
All that's Jas
Oh, I can't imagine being allergic to eggs and didn't know it's so common. Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is, but it can be managed!
Evolve with Mary
Great post! I didn't realize egg allergies were the second most common (after dairy) with young children. I learn something new whenever I visit your blog!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to fill you with knowledge 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity
Great post Rebecca! When I decided to go vegan I worried about not being able to make my favorite foods that had eggs in the recipe. What a waste of time that worry was. An egg less diet is so much better. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! They are so easy to replace (in most things) and baked goods take soooo much better! Hello fruit purees <3
Emily @ Zen & Spice
I just found out that I'm mildly allergic to peanuts, shellfish, and corn. I am SO glad that I didn't test positive for eggs! It would be so hard to avoid all of these things! Fantastic infographic, I'm sure a ton of people will find this helpful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'll cover those in my posts to come 😉
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf
I had an egg allergy when I was younger and grew out of it. And my kids too. When my kids were diagnosed, it was totally eye opening to see all the ingredients that are derived from egg! Such a helpful post.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is! So crazy, but so glad they grew out of it! Just makes eating and staying healthy less threatening!
Ashley
My son has multiple allergies, including egg, so it has been a learning process for us. The hardest to avoid in processed foods is corn, so I make most of our foods. Luckily he outgrew soy and dairy allergies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Corn is a killer, just like soy! All that GMO crap!
Farrah
I need to remember this post for when I write up my Medical Mondays post on vaccines sometime this year (aka one of my other soapboxes)!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl, those posts are the best 😉
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige
Wow! I had no idea there was so much to think about in order to avoid eggs.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know!
Theresa C.
I was born with an egg allergy that I later grew out of. Unfortunately, it was replaced with a wheat allergy when I got older. Oh well, I happen to like eggs a lot so I guess it is a good trade off.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, really? At what age were you able to tolerate them?
Theresa C.
No clue so I think I was pretty young. BTW - Sharing your post on twitter. 🙂
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit
I can't even pronounce like half of the things on the avoid list, so that right there is reason enough to avoid them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Amen, sista 😉
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
Another awesome post! And yay for Vegenaise! I love it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'll continue making my soy-free tahini mayo (with a lot less chemicals!) 😉
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
Recipe please? 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl, the Vegan BLT post 😉
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
I JUST saw that... oh Lord I'm losing my mind 😉
Channing
I used to be a baker and I had to be extra careful when making allergen free foods like egg free and nut free. If I spilled even the tiniest bit of product on something that was allergen free, I had to start over again from scratch. I've never had food allergies, but having to bake for other people that did, opened my eyes to how important it is.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! That's why people with allergies have to be so careful when others prepare their food. That's why I don't ever accept things I can't see! haha!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
I actually just learned that I have an egg allergy last fall so it has been a struggle but I think I can have a very small amount of eggs if they are baked into things. I think....
And I also am allergic to beef and peas...I am wondering if it is an amino acid in them all I am allergic to?! No idea but its a thought 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It could be! Since yes, cooking does change the compounds and structure!
Dave @ Blog-rite
I had no idea you could be allergic to one part of the egg and not the other. How interesting! I though I had an egg allergy last year, but luckily it was just overall stomach issues that have now cleared up. I can again enjoy my eggs but it was hard to avoid products without them during that time. This was so helpful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's not to hard! There are so many vegan products and when you eat a minimally processed diet, food allergies become easy to manage!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
I'm really glad I can eat eggs! That said this is all good info for people who need to avoid, everything gets really sneaky just like soy. And no way to eggnog for me, no desire at all.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Seriously....why would you DRINK some gross creamy eggs...I really don't even what to know what it is exactly!
Lindsay
this is sooo good to know! i forget about the lecithin. UGH< the little sneaky things.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! It's really interesting to see when I do my research for these posts! The sneaky things...there are so many!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
I have an egg allergy!! I'm allergic to the yolks! Crazy right?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No! The whites and yolks are so different, not crazy! I think that's what my little cousin was allergic to, the yolk, but I think he has since grown out of it!
Kelly
This is such a helpful series, Rebecca. Well done.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Kelly!