Food Allergies Management

It seems that everywhere we turn someone is allergic to something. From gluten to cauliflower, every food can be a source of discomfort that goes beyond sneezing. If you live in the Washington, DC metropolitan then your allergy risk is even higher.

What is an allergy really? An allergy is the immune system’s reaction to some kind of particle that it interprets as a foreign invader. The body releases histamine, which in turn causes inflammation. (That’s why you take anti-histamines to get relief from the symptoms.)

At Zizania, we don’t diagnose or treat allergies but if you find yourself with a diet that is limited due to allergies, we can make custom based recipes that do not include the things you can’t eat. We will teach you how to eat in restaurant and in social occasion without sharing your story with everyone. Finally we will show you how to get all the nutrients you need from food without pills or shakes.

We have worked with clients who have gluten allergies, dairy allergies, and nut allergies. We have also helped clients with food sensitivities due to colitis and other digestive issues. No matter what your food allergy is, we can help you enjoy eating again.

We can help with other, similar issues as well, such as

• Food sensitivities, where trace amounts are OK, but larger amounts cause a reaction;
• Food aversions, which aren’t a result of the immune system, but cause a variety of reactions.