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THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF FIBER:

ALLergen AwareneSS: QUINOA
Many people consider quinoa a grain. While quinoa is not one of the “Big Nine” If quinoa is a regular ingredient in your diet, and
However, this popular food is a seed that is allergens (dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, you are experiencing unpleasant reactions, keep
high in fiber, iron, and potassium. Chefs refer tree nuts, sesame, soy, and wheat), many a log of what you eat for a couple of weeks to
to it as a pseudo-cereal and use it like a grain people are experiencing unpleasant reactions identify any patterns. If you suspect you have an
in recipes. when consuming a dish that contains allergy or sensitivity to quinoa, speak with your
With quinoa’s popularity and versatility, it is quinoa. Quinoa can cause stomachaches, doctor for testing and bring this food diary.
included in many foods, especially gluten- hives, itchy throat and mouth, wheezing, Source:
free products. In addition, many foods like and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. Symptoms https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
bread, cereals, granola and granola bars, can start quickly or may take up to six hours articles/322055
smoothies, protein powders, and cuisines of to develop. To avoid exposure to quinoa, https://www.verywellhealth.com/quinoa-
South America, India, and some European review the ingredients of all packaged foods allergy-symptoms-substitutes-and-what-to-
countries contain quinoa as an ingredient. and ask about the ingredients of a dish. avoid-5324087