Danni
My boyfriend is severely allergic to tree nuts. He goes into anaphylactic shock when he comes in contact with the dust, oil, or he ingests. I was wondering if a coconut is a tree nut, or if it is a fruit. I have already looked at wikipedia, and already searched around. So please do not copy and paste, I am looking for a real answer. Thanks [:
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The FDA considers coconuts to be tree nuts, but that's primarily for labeling concerns. We have had patients with nut allergies in hospital, though, and none of them have had a problem with coconut that I'm aware of. Actually, from what I'm given to understand- coconut allergies are actually rather rare. I asked this same question two years ago when my son had a best friend with the same nut allergy. The kid loves coconut, as it turns out- and can eat it by the bagful.
One link I found on this is
http://www.allergy.org.au/content/view/171/1/
They say pretty much exactly what I was told then. It would seem coconut falls into the grey area as to whether one considers it a nut or a fruit- unless you talk to a botanist. They would classify it as a nut, since it's a single seed with a hard brittle cover, usually oily- and that fits a coconut fine. Allergy-wise, though- it's not in the same category. To be safest, it would probably be best, given how severe nut allergies usually are- to have a skin test done first.
The FDA considers coconuts to be tree nuts, but that's primarily for labeling concerns. We have had patients with nut allergies in hospital, though, and none of them have had a problem with coconut that I'm aware of. Actually, from what I'm given to understand- coconut allergies are actually rather rare. I asked this same question two years ago when my son had a best friend with the same nut allergy. The kid loves coconut, as it turns out- and can eat it by the bagful.
One link I found on this is
http://www.allergy.org.au/content/view/171/1/
They say pretty much exactly what I was told then. It would seem coconut falls into the grey area as to whether one considers it a nut or a fruit- unless you talk to a botanist. They would classify it as a nut, since it's a single seed with a hard brittle cover, usually oily- and that fits a coconut fine. Allergy-wise, though- it's not in the same category. To be safest, it would probably be best, given how severe nut allergies usually are- to have a skin test done first.
Pregnant 6 weeks! When should I start rubbing oils & lotions on my belly?
Lelynn Sky
I have bought some oil called Mother's Special Blend containing Almond Oil, Pecan Oil, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter & Vitamin E. I know they say rubbing stuff on your belly doesn't do anything to prevent stretch marks that its genetic and depends on how fast your belly grows but I want to do it anyway.
Should I be using it now or wait til my belly starts growing?
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thats not true at all that its genetic. its best to start as soon as possible. It sounds like agood lotion, but I know several people who used almond oil ended up 'giving' their child severe nut allergies, (doctors will deny it though of course) so its always best to avoid nut oils during pregnancy. coconut oil and sesame oil are better alternatives.
thats not true at all that its genetic. its best to start as soon as possible. It sounds like agood lotion, but I know several people who used almond oil ended up 'giving' their child severe nut allergies, (doctors will deny it though of course) so its always best to avoid nut oils during pregnancy. coconut oil and sesame oil are better alternatives.
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