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Cross-reactivities, as I understand it, describes
reactivities to a protein that is similar to an
allergen. For instance, the protein in ragweed that
causes allergy problems is similar to a protein in
watermelon. Therefore, especially when it is hayfever
season, eating watermelon can make hayfever symptoms
worse. Cooking is supposed to denature most of the
proteins in foods that cross-react with the actual
allergens. One exception that I recall is that the
protein in celery is not denatured by cooking. If
cross-reactivities are a problem then it is better to
eat fruits and vegetables well-cooked than raw (or
juiced).
Mike
>"Kristina K. Carlton"
My doctor did talk about cross-reactives to airborne
allergens. Speaking of those, I thought eliminating
grains,dairy, legumes, and sugar should prevent one
from reacting to airborne allergens?!
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