Food Allergy
Food allergies occur when a person's immune system has a reaction to a particular food/s.The immune system then produces allergy antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that can result in a range of symptoms, including hives or rashes, swelling of the mouth and lips, stomach pain, or in the case of anaphylaxis, swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing.
More than 1.5 million Australians live with a food allergy, and the top nine food allergens are food allergens are cow's milk (dairy), egg, peanut, tree nuts, sesame, soy, fish, shellfish, and wheat.
By becoming more allergy aware, we are able to support those living with food allergies and provide safe environments, both within and outside the home, for them to enjoy meals.
Top swaps for common allergies
Dairy
Swap dairy milk for this:
Madame Tiger’s Tiger Nut Milk. This creamy, smooth milk is free from dairy, soy, gluten and nuts. Rich in gut-friendly dietary fibre, healthy fats and minerals, it’s great in smoothies, baking or breakfast bowls.
Swap milk chocolate for this:
Loving Earth or Loco Love. Both of these brands make only vegan chocolate, using high-quality, organic ingredients with no refined sugar. Delicious add-ins include salted caramel, crunchy mint and hazelnut praline.
Soy
Swap soy milk for this:
Oatly Organic Oat Milk. This deliciously rich and creamy milk is made only with organic oats, water and sea salt. Perfect in coffee and tea, and a great dairy substitute in cooking and baking recipes.
Swap soy sauce for this:
Niulife Coconut Amino Sauce. Handmade from barrel-aged fermented coconut blossom nectar and spices. Nut, preservative and gluten free too, try it with sushi, as a marinade/dressing or in stir-fries.
Gluten
Swap regular bread for this:
No Grainer Crackers. With a crunchy, nutty flavour, these grain free crackers are the perfect size for a bread replacement. Vegan and protein rich, you can load them up with your favourite toppings for a perfect, wholesome snack or lunch.
Swap wheat pasta for this:
Olive Green Organics Quinoa and Rice Pasta. A tasty, easily-digested gf option, with the same al-dente texture as regular pasta. Containing plant-based protein and fibre, it works well in all of your favourite pasta dishes.
Nuts
Swap peanut butter for this:
Food to Nourish Sprouted Hemp Seed Spread. With the crunchy texture of protein-packed hemp seeds combined with the perfect pairing of sunflower seeds and pepitas, this spread is full of healthy fats and zinc, making it an ideal addition to the lunchbox or snack plate. *made in a facility that also processes tree nuts and peanuts
Swap almonds/cashews for this:
Pepo Farms Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds. Sustainably grown in Australia, these seeds are soaked and activated, then gently dry-roasted for enhanced flavour and crunch. This also increases the bioavailability of nutrients and makes the seeds more digestible.
