{"id":888,"date":"2012-09-21T15:59:12","date_gmt":"2012-09-21T15:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/?p=888"},"modified":"2013-08-16T06:15:12","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T06:15:12","slug":"eczema-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/eczema-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Eczema And Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Eczema is a skin disease which causes a lot of chronic itching and dry patches on the skin. People who suffer from this disease know that this is no ordinary itch, and feel the need to treat immediately. Eczema has been linked to food allergies, but most people with eczema don\u2019t have a food allergy. Some small studies suggest that certain foods may actually ease eczema, but there’s no definitive evidence yet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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There are many foods that a person suffering from eczema can have and it will not trigger the skin condition. It is important to avoid processed foods and switch to a complete natural and wholesome diet. Preservatives used in fast foods can trigger eczema and should be completely avoided. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be taken regularly. Food items high in nutrients, minerals and antioxidant should be added in the diet.<\/p>\r\n

A person suffering from eczema should add fruits and vegetable that they can eat raw rather than cooked, thus not needing any oil etc. Also cooked foods loose most of their nutrients in the process, its better to have them raw. Some say that a diet which consists greatly of raw foods shows great improvements in eczema and its symptoms.<\/p>\r\n

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It has been scientifically proven through clinical research that individuals with eczema appear to have deficiencies in essential fatty acids. Instead of taking essential fatty acids as individual supplements like fish oil, it is always better to eat foods high in essential fatty acids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Food which has quercetin should be consumed. Quercetin is bioflavonoid that has antioxidant, anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies suggests, quercetin can help relieve symptoms associated with a number of inflammatory diseases including eczema.<\/strong> Good dietary sources of quercetin include apples, capers, lovage, team, red wine, broccoli, red grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, and many berries such as raspberries, lingonberries, and cranberries.<\/p>\r\n

Dairy products, corn, eggs, shellfish,\u00a0wheat, and citrus fruit are known foods which cause a flare up in eczema. Other common allergens in eczema patients include certain food additives and preservatives such as benzoates, tartrazine, monosodium glutamate, and sulfites.
Certain foods which are known to trigger eczema should be left out completely of the diet.<\/p>\r\n

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These can be different for everyone so it is important to note the things being eaten and then observing which foods cause a flare up. Nuts are a great source of zinc, which helps reduce eczema, but many people might be allergic to it as well. Thus something that may work for one person might not always work for everyone in eczema.<\/p>\r\n

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