Oral allergy syndrome
 

I was veggie-challenged long before this diagnosis, but the last time I lost a substantial amount of weight- spinach, lettuce, fresh fruit, and tomatoes were my friend. I used to go to the farmer's market once or twice a month to get some new produce to try meals. Since then, I got pregnant, acquired a haywire immune system, and found out I have a whole slew of allergies (to the point I now carry an epi-pen). Lettuce and carrots can give me an itchy throat. Brassica family members, melons, and tomatoes are definite no-goes when fresh (everyone loves microwaved or steamed melon). So I am wondering if someone deals with OAS and have found fresh veggies that are less problematic. If not, I guess I will keep following threads for great recipes without fresh veggies.

Does your OAS allow you to eat those items when the pollens are out of season at all?

I have issues with the foods that get me lumped into a possible latex allergy - kiwi, bananas, mangoes, fresh pineapple and English walnuts can cause me mouth issues/itching. I had heard something in early spring on NPR about this and OAS and I found I was interested in the story as I also have a brother in law w/allergies to night shade products (tomatoes and potatoes of all things) and some nuts but not all.

I don’t have any real suggestions except maybe trying a little bit in a different season to when the pollen/like pollen isn’t as active. If you have one food item that causes you minor issue I’d try it maybe in the winter months - nothing where your Epi may be required. I know for myself I can do canned pineapple in moderation in the winter but in the summer forget it - the itchies come back. It’s amazing what items become allergens and when they might bother you.