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Allergy to canola oil? I've been getting a weird light-headed fuzzy feeling after eating certain foods. I haven't been able to pinpoint it down to any one food, or any common allergy. [Still not 100% sure about peanuts though] - I get that "fuzzy" feeling after eating out, somewhat regularly. I got it, eating at- Panera, Fridays, Texas roadhouse, and Mcd as well as movie theater popcorn. But not, when eating, Subway, Smart ones dinners, Kraft mac and cheese. I know a large amount of restaurants use canola oil. And it may account for the randomness. If any ones has more information about what this sounds like, or the canola allergy, that'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks =]

pendarvisr replied: "Technically, one can have allergies to almost anything. I am amazed that many places use canola oil because it costs more than less healthy alternatives. The problem is that these places also put a LOT of various additives in their food and it may be one of those that you are reacting to. Suggestion: Try eating your own food at home and see if it gets better. If it does, try fixing a few of the same dishes with canola oil and see if thats a problem."

Canola oil-anyone have intestinal problems/allergies from using this? Particulary children?

the_advisor replied: "It is possible to be allergic to anything,yes people have had problems with canola oil. You should eliminate it from your diet for a few months and then reintroduce it to see if its causing symptoms.Keep a food diary and rotate all your foods to prevent new allergies from developing."

I have a corn and dairy allergy? I just found out that I have a corn and dairy allergy. What are some foods I can eat. And what are some foods I can't eat? Also does Vegetable oil or Canola oil have corn in it? Thank you!

Bill replied: "You can eat potatos. You can't eat corn."

Lemon replied: "There's loads you can eat. Meat, fish, fruit, veg. Soup, pasta, rice, soya/rice milk.... You can't eat corn, milk, yoghurts, butter, cream, cheese. Not sure about eggs."

sasuske replied: "I have a dairy Allergy myself. try things like soy milk and sorbet. also, know what to look for in the ingredients list so you know. examples of dairy would be like whey or lactate."

Matthew replied: "Im 14, and am allergic to milk,eggs,peanuts,fish,and pork. Allergies is a HUGE thing to have. You can die in 10 minutes if you dont seek help in a case. Avoid ALL dairy products. Icecream,milk,yogurt. ANd be sure, oh please, be sure, read the ingredients in EVERYHING. look for corn ingredients, and usually on the bottom for foods, it says MAY CONTAIN MILK, OR CONTAINS DAIRY PRODUCTS. REALLY IMPORTANT, since your allergic to milk, and not lactose and tolerant, you cant have any part of milk. When reading foods, be aware of CORN,MILK,LACTOSE,LACTATE,CASEIN,AND WHEY. these last 4 are found in milk, and are as risky as milk. Please be careful, and watch what you eat. Never be lazy at reading ingredients, because that will save your life."

Canola Oil and Strawberries? do either of these pose a problem for you? i.e. allergies

holly s replied: "yes! canola oil..like when stuff is fried in it and i eat it i get headaches from the taste and smell..and strawberries make me all itchy and blah..im soo weird"

Lulu replied: "nope no allergies here but thanks for being concerned about my health...keep the nose clean.."

maggie replied: "no they don,t but everybody is different"

H mom of 3 replied: "Nope neither one bothers me, but once when I was very young my sisters and I went out to my grandparents farm where they had tons of strawberry patches and we ate so many that we all broke out in hives. That was the only time they have ever caused problems with me."

Karebear replied: "Not me .... I like both."

food allergy question? I am a teacher and I'm making brownies for my class. I have two children with peanut and tree nut allergies, as well as egg allergies. I have what will probably be a stupid question, but I want to be sure and completely safe here: The recipe I found contains canola oil and cocoa powder...are these two things fine to use? Thank you!

awishisawish replied: "I have an egg allergy as well and cocoa powder and canola oil will not bother me...Im pretty sure it would be fine for a peanut allergen"

Munchkin replied: "both of those ingredients are fine for both allergies."

Is Natural Balance good dog food for my dogs? The first ingredients are: Potatoes, Duck, Potato Protein, Canola oil (preserved with natural mixed tocopherols) , potato fiber, etc... Whats tocopherols? I bought the small bites because 2 of my dogs are about 10 pounds. Can I still feed the small bites to my 30 pound dog? Is it true that it also helps with allergies or prevents allergies?

tmw2362 replied: "yes it is a good food { Tocopherols (or TCP) are a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity}. there are certain natural balance foods that are just allergies. and yes you can feed it to all your dogs. i used it for one of my dogs however his allergies is so severe that i had to put him back on pre ion foods"

JOAN W replied: "It is a good quality food & the 3 formulas made for allergy prone dogs are good for certain allergies as they are based on uncommon proteins not commonly used in most dog foods like duck. Tocopherols if you look it up are similar forms of Vitamin E which are good for the skin & coat. Kibble size does not matter in the least except to owners perceptions."

Emilie. replied: "That's A LOT of potato.. I guess it's better than having cereal as the first ingredient though. It sounds pretty good."

Juggalette replied: "Tocopherols (or TCP) are a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats, it was given the name "tocopherol" from the Greek words [birth], and , [to bear or carry] meaning in sum "to carry a pregnancy," with the ending "-ol" signifying its status as a chemical alcohol. Wikipedia isn't the best site for information but that's what I found. Natural isn't the absolute best, but there are worse foods out there, like Iams and Pedigree. I'm not sure if you can feed the small bites to your 30 lb dog. It was one of the foods to be recalled in 2007, so i'd be wary if I were you. "

Jessie replied: "That is mainly Potato and Canola Oil, as the duck will lose 70-80% of it's weight in cooking. That has to be an allergy formula. If your dog is normal, I'd look for something that isn't mainly carbs and fat. Also, Natural Balance isn't made in the USA any longer, as of a few months ago. Formula changes usually coincide with a move of production. And those ain't generally improvements, either. ;) Tocopherols are a natural preservative to keep the fats in the food from turning rancid, and they usually also provide Vitamin E. ETA: You can feed small bites to larger dogs if you want to, yes. Allergy formula foods don't prevent allergies, they just don't have common allergens in them so they don't provoke a reaction in your dog. But your dog is still allergic to whatever he was allergic to."

Corgi Girl *Chiens Mrite Meilleur* replied: "I am not keen on a food with potatoes for the first ingredient, but it seems okay.. if it is the best you can afford and your dogs do well on it, go for it."

Grace replied: "yes i think it's just fine! just as long as u give your awesome dog a little more than your smaller dogs!! and yes it is true about allergies!! i was very surprised! :) and basically prob what ur feeding ur dog now is just fine! And i tocopherols is, food in chemistry, biology. Really it's just vitamin E!"

Leigh replied: "It is a good food. It doesn't prevent allergies (you can only be allergic to something you have been exposed to), but it is a good food for dogs that have food allergies. I use California Natural for my allergic dogs (it has the fewest ingredients of any dry food on the market-meaning less to be allergic to)."

What's a good substitute for sesame oil? I work at a preschool and I plan the kids' lunch menu and I'm putting my chinese chicken salad recipe on it. Only problem is, the dressing calls for sesame oil and I'm not allowed to put anything on the menu derived from nuts or seeds (due to food allergies). The sesame oil is what gives the dressing its flavor. Is there another type of oil I can substitute it with? Canola or vegetable oil probably won't taste right. If it helps, the other ingredients that go into making the dressing are: soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. I am very short on time so I have to use recipes that are very quick. I only have an hour to prepare lunch for 40 kids, set the tables, and serve it. Also, the recipes must be child friendly. They are very picky eaters and tend to only like things that are plain and simple.

Erin replied: "Actually corn oil would be good, but vegetable oil or canola will do as well, as none of them have much flavor. One thing I would advise is DO NOT use olive oil, as the flavor from that would be all wrong."

wdj replied: "Try making a rice wine reduction with some sauteed shallots and a touch of pickled ginger, and emulsify it with canola or vegetable oil. Or sub the ginger for an orange or lemon flavor, (use zest too) If you want to get some natural color into it use some jus from cooking Shiitake mushrooms and add a touch of soy sauce (non salted), to taste. This won't give you the taste of sesame oil, but given the style of salad you are going to make it is well in line with what you want to accomplish. Good luck, hope this helps!"

just_me replied: "Just omit the sesame oil if there are other oils going into it. Sesame oil is usually only added in small amounts because it is so strong, so it won't matter that much if you leave it out, especially if there are other Asian flavors going on in there. You could throw in a little finely minced fresh ginger or even a little powdered ginger for extra flavor. If you're using rice vinegar, that really gives a great flavor."

Will this hurt my cat with allergies? My cat seems to be allergic to either (walmart) flea medicine, or fleas themselves, and has lost a lot of hair and has been acting strange lately. I recently got something called "natures guardian natural flea & tick squeeze-on for cats & kittens" apparently, it's from all natural ingredients(Active ingredients: pepperment oil, clove oil, lemon grass oil. Other ingredients: canola oil, vanillin, citric acid) but, it also has emergency and first aid information, things like "wash hands after handling pet, don't let pet lick it" Any thoughts on if this will harm my cat?

Kit replied: "If this just recently started to happen, it's likely that it's the medicine itself, and that your cat has been ingesting the medicine. When your cat bathes, it's probable that it's licked some of the medicine. If your cat starts barfing, it's the medicine. It will harm it although it won't be anything major most likely. It's still a good idea to ask a veterinarian."

Gitana replied: "I wouldn't apply anything to my cat that warns you against their licking it. OMG! Stop using that immediately! Cats have as many allergies as we do, and you might be seeing the stress of something you haven't considered yet. I suggest you drop the products from general retailers and purchase something directly from a veterinarian. I have recently found out that some of the most widely used flea medications are actually subject to counterfeiting but veterinarians are required to purchase directly from the manufacturer.A vet will recognize if your cat has a flea infestation and recommend a course of action that could include fogging your home against the eggs and baby fleas. Also to be considered: sensitivity to chemicals used in the home, such as laundry detergent and a variety of cleansers and other products."

Is anyone else concerned about genetically modified foods? They are not required to be labeled-most produce and fruit in common grocery stores have already been genetically modified to the point they are no longer considered natural foods, yet most people have no clue that the cabbage, potatoe, or corn they purchase in their local market, and the wheat, rice, corn, canola oil, etc, that are in packaged and everyday foods are modified. It concerns me, that producers of this stuff do not have to inform the public about this. I am convinced genetically modified foods are the reason so many people develop adult onset food allergies-there has been a 60% increase in allergies since they were introduced in the US and UK. Thoughts? I grow my own organic veggies and fruits, but things like rice and canola or sunflower oil obviously cannot be home grown. I just read where 90% of commercially processed oils are GMO

art_child2000 replied: "well....I'm also a little edgy about gm foods but everything i read says there's no conclusive evidence of harm caused by them. and anyhow, if you want to be sure you're not consuming gm goods: shop with your local farmers market. you'll be supporting your local agri-community and getting the freshest product available. kudos on an intelligent discussion."

*sexi* *lexi* replied: "ga... im A LOT concerned... there was a documentary actually released by the FDA and it was mind-blowing. i forget the name, but if i remember ill edit this and put the name up. you should check it out."

vegan&proud replied: "http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4310450826413949175&q=future+of+food&total=722&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0"

MATTHEW P replied: "Fortunately 2 major supermarkets in the UK do not use GM products, don't even use non free range eggs. Others have to label it if they do."

Michael J replied: "To be fair, all staple crops have been genetically modified by humans. Wheat for example is so different from real naturally occurring long-grasses (the parents species of wheat) that if untended by humans it would go extinct. That's right: wheat is so unnatural that it could not survive in the wild. The only difference between "classic" crops and genetically modified is that instead of selectively breeding plants for the desired characteristic, scientists just insert the gene manually into the plant. Much faster. The term "genetically modified" might sounds like Mad Science, but it isn't. As for adult onset food allergies, genetically engineered foods are an unlikely culprit. All forms of auto-immune responses have grown in recent history accross the developed nation population, so it just doesn't add up. A more compelling theory is that clean living and the subsequent "boredom" of the immune system causes it to overreact to stimuli and attack the body, causing allergies and asthma for example."

Ninja grape juice replied: "I live in Canada where we have had genetically modified foods for years and there are no ill effects. Canola oil is modified but it was done naturally though selective breeding 50 years ago. The biggest fear i have with GM foods is a loss of biodiversity, which we would do anyways with regular crops."

George G replied: "For myself, my diet is Kosher, and the foods are strictly prepared in the most pure and cleanest of methods. If I am not mistaken, there are many Kosher items that fall under the organic category, and is a very healthy lifestyle."

Drum Wizard replied: "I'm very concerned. There really is no telling what the effects will be. I probably won't be effected much because I haven't eaten any GMO foods in 11 years(to my knowledge). But it's already difficult living in a society of mentally ill people. I'm a healthy clear-headed vegan. (oops, did that sound obnoxious? Well, the truth sometimes does.) Organic foods aren't GMO For non-organic foods: avoid tomatos, potatoes, milk, corn, soy, and melons."

JenasaurusX replied: "Genetically modified foods scare the hell out of me. It just doesn't seem smart. I'm very fearful of the repercussions down the road. It doesn't take much for genetically modified crops to taint other crops and it seems like there is such potential to have these changes just go rampant. We already know that Mother Nature doesn't like it when we go screwing with things. She likes things in their natural state but we seem to have this obsessive need to process and change everything. I believe that Mother Nature doesn't make mistakes. If there's a bug or a mold that targets a specific crop there's a reason for it. Do what you need to to protect our own food, but don't make changes to the DNA that can "infect" other crops. It doesn't seem like we should have the right to go screwing with DNA on such a scale. What if in a hundred years we no longer even have pure crops and it spreads to wild plants and oops now we figure out that a bug that depended on those plants was prey to some other bug that died out because there wasn't enough food and so other "pests" proliferate and destroy the whole world's crops and we all die!. Thanks! I don't know nearly enough as I should to try and make any real arguement against them, but I can tell you it sure makes me feel uneasy. I buy organic obsessively. If nothing else I am sending a message that I don't want my food messed with."

KitKat replied: "Honestly, I think allergies are on the rise because immune systems are screwed up by the over use of doctor's prescribing antibiotics. The people I know that get sick the most often were all "children of antibiotics"."

nice guy replied: "That's something that concerns me also. It's kind of alarming that producers of these products do not have to label them as such. I am a certified health nut, and am always concerned with what I am putting into my body. The gm product that concerns me most is soy. It is for that reason that I use it sparingly (usually only 1, sometimes 2 sevings per day) even though I really do enjoy it. Some of the soy products really do satisfy that "meat" craving that veggies get ( even though most will not admit to even craving meat, but I don't buy that ) Because meat tastes great, and I'll be the first veggie to admit that I miss it terribly. Sounds like a boca burger night for me. I like them with A-1 sauce. Yummy. Take care!"

bouncybaby replied: "yea-true-but for most people-"growing your own"-is NOT-an option-no garden.no room-allergies and asthma-seems to be "an everyday thing"-but that cant be right.l read somewhere -that "CHICKENS"-were given-"seashells- to make the shell of the egg stronger-Well-come on-When would a chicken-go to the seaside?-once a year-on holiday?-Mmmmmmmmmm-the governments-blind us-we don't even want to believe it-when we are told-"Someone"-is looking at my reply now-and going"Get real"-Trouble is-"lt IS VERY.VERY.-real""

kitkat (gimme a break) replied: "I am certainly for selective breeding, the seeds you buy for growing are from selectively breed veggies, such as a real tomato from the wild is all deformed looking. But stuff like putting a fish gene in veggies does worry me. It might cause allergies, this should be researched. If you can find the website or number of your local scientific researchers, you can suggest to them that they test this in a long-term double-blind experiment."