Potatoe queery--the sequel!
#187189 - 06/18/05 07:11 PM
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Wind
Reged: 04/02/05
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Recently, I had posted re: potatoes and adverse reactions due to an allergy attack. Firstly, I am nearly recovered from the attack. Secondly, I want to defend the spud as a safe food. It is not a safe food for me, personally, however I do not wish to influence anyone who enjoys them as safe foods. I am allergic to nightshade foods, i.e. tomatoe, eggplant, peppers, and potatoe. Of the above, I have the least reaction to potatoe. The compound which triggers my allergic reactions is called solanine. Incidentally, solanine is also in nicotine. What I experienced was the dermal and gi effect of eating a potatoe--it was like eating cigarettes! for me--with a nightshade allergy. The skin irritation--itchiness, hives, eczema--is significantly less intense and the redness is nearly gone. Ultimatlely, I just want to appologize to anyone who unnecessarily got stressed out about potatoes. They're great, just not for me.
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Thanks Wind
#187207 - 06/18/05 10:28 PM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
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Glad you're feeling a bit better! Food allergies are such a bore, aren't they!?
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That's interesting. I also have problems with some of the nightshades. I've read that the macrobiotic diet excludes them and that practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine often tell patients to avoid them because they are pro-inflammatory.
I believe you mentioned sweet potatoes as well. I have never done esp. well eating white potatoes, but sweet potatoes are one of my staples; they're incredibly soothing to my gut. It probably has to do with the combination of soluble fiber and antioxidants beta carotene, C and E.
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Interesting. Sweet potatoes are not nightshade foods. They are, I believe, members of the morning glory family.
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