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ALLERGY VS. INTOLERANCE
WHAT IS A SPROUTED GRAIN AND

With the awareness of food allergies on Those that su er from a food allergy MUST WHY IS IT GOOD FOR ME?
the rise, it is important to know there is a avoid the food and all of its derivatives. Sprouted grain is a grain that has been kept

di erence between having a food allergy When an individual has an allergic reaction at a specifi c temperature and moisture level
versus having a food intolerance. Symptoms to the food they are sensitive to, these to allow the germ to sprout. Sprouted grains
are not as severe with a food intolerance as symptoms can often be life-threatening or contain more available nutrients during
they are when someone has an allergy to a may require an EpiPen or a hospital stay. digestion and increase the availability of
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specifi c food. folate, vitamin C, fi ber, essential amino
When spending time with someone that has
Indicators of allergies and intolerances will a food allergy or intolerance, it is essential acids, and B vitamins. The sprouted grains
vary by individual. Often, when someone to fi nd out what foods the individual has have used some of the starch found in the
experiences a food intolerance, they problems with, what foods they need to seed to germinate and produce the sprout.
avoid the food as if they have an allergy avoid, and always have an alternative on This results in grains that are easier to digest
because the symptoms are uncomfortable. hand for that person to enjoy. and are higher in those essential nutrients
However, since it is the individual’s choice, noted above. Sprouted grain bread is usually

they may choose to eat that food and su er located in the refrigerator section to prevent
the consequences. the grains from sprouting further.
IS IT OK TO EAT TWO PIECES OF THE
SAME FRUIT IN ONE DAY?
ALLERGY VS. INTOLERANCE SYMPTOMS It is important to remember that di erent

types of fruits contain a variety of vital
FOOD ALLERGIES FOOD INTOLERANCES nutrients. Although it is acceptable to eat two
• Hives or itching • Stomach pain (most pieces of the same fruit in one day, it would
common) be better to eat two DIFFERENT types of
• Tingling in the mouth or
swelling of the lips • Nausea or diarrhea fruit during the day. Each color fruit contains
an assortment of vitamins and minerals which
• Breathing problems, which • Heartburn
may result in anaphylaxis • Headaches keep the body healthy. By varying the kinds
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, • Irritability or nervousness of fruit you eat from meal to meal or snack
nausea, or vomiting to snack, you will keep the nutrients varied
as well. Although fruit is a healthy option, it
does contain calories, so like with any other
food, be sure to keep your serving sizes for
fruit in check.

WHICH ALTERNATIVE MILK
SOURCES ARE BETTER FOR MY
CHILD THAN DAIRY MILK?
When searching for milk alternatives for your
child, it is important to fi nd one fortifi ed
with both calcium and vitamin D. Cow’s
milk provides a signifi cant amount of protein
at 8 grams per serving. In contrast, most

milk alternatives only o er a few grams per
serving. The best options with comparable
amounts of protein would be soy or pea milk.
It is also important to remember to choose
an unsweetened version because fl avored
milk alternatives may provide a large amount
of added sugar. While sugars occur naturally
in dairy milk, milk alternatives may contain
sugar or sweetener.

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