Question 1

how can i get un allergic to peanuts?

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Have the right genes: Peanut allergy usually develops in infancy or childhood, rarely in later life. You need to have the appropriate genetic tendency to develop food allergies and there is also an influence of environmental factors. It is not like some infection that y ou can be infected with. Peanut allergy can range from minor symptoms to life-threatening.

Question 2

what is the down side of eating peanuts?

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Peanuts: Like any food, too much of a good thing is no good for you.
Enjoy your peanuts but don't overdo it.

Question 3

is it possible to try peanuts if you're allergic?

Accepted Answer

No : If one is allergic to peanut then one should never consume peanuts --- the result could be devastating.

Question 4

benefits of eating peanuts daily in small amounts?

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GetThJunkOutaYrTrunk: Quote: “Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such
as peanuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
 1.5 ounces of peanuts also offers a good and excellent source of fiber and protein(10% and 20% RDA)" Plus, they taste good and satisfy appetite for a long time, so less likely to eat junk

Question 5

what are all the benefits of peanuts?all benefits please

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Food Questions: Peanuts are made up of fat, protein and sugar calories. There are no specific benefits other than as food.

Question 6

what will happen to my body after i've eaten too many salted peanuts?

Accepted Answer

High salt intake: It will make you very thirsty. If you drink adequate amount of water, it will make you pee more than usual. If you have high blood pressure , please check it as it may go up transiently.

Question 7

is it possible to be allergic to peanut butter and not boiled peanuts?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Roasted peanuts (peanut butter) are more allergenic than peanuts processed in other manners (boiled, pickled or fried) . Ara h2 peanut protein is more responsible for anaphylaxis.  However, once a person is sensitized and allergic to peanuts (especially if severe), i would be very cautious and continue to avoid peanuts in all forms including boiled until better tests are available.

Question 8

can a child be allergic to whole peanuts but not allergic peanut butter?

Accepted Answer

No: The peanut protein is the same in all preparations of peanut. The only exception is "peanut oil." if properly prepared and filtered, there is no peanut protein in peanut oil, so there can't be an allergic reaction to it. However, i would not bet my own child's life on whether some manufacturer didn't contaminate their oil with some protein. It's safest to avoid everything that says "peanut.".

Question 9

what can be done to make my apartment safe for a child allergic to peanuts?

Accepted Answer

Peanut allergy: You should remove all traces of peanuts and foods that contain peanuts.  Here is a link to a great website with lots of information on food allergy.
http://www.foodallergy.org/.

Question 10

what happens if someone is allergic to peanuts can you still eat them and sit next to them?

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Maybe: It is always best to avoid exposing people who are allergic to peanuts to peanut.  However, most patients who have peanut allergy need to eat or at least touch the food to have a reaction.  The best thin is to ask the person and respect their wishes as peanut allergy can be fatal.

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