For TikToker with 100 food allergies, every meal is a challenge
A TikToker from the USA revealed that she suffers from numerous food intolerances. Her diet is highly restrictive, and preparing balanced meals can be challenging.
24 June 2024 15:47
The worst type of allergy? I take $25 from each team and listen. Grass and pollen? A strong candidate, considering the transition from spring to summer is challenging. Perpetually red eyes, a puffy face, a runny nose... nothing pleasant. Animal fur? Minimal chances of having a pet. It's a nightmare when visiting friends who have a four-legged companion. Similar symptoms. And what about food allergies? Eliminating one ingredient from the diet seems simple, but only theoretically. Those who suffer from celiac disease or lactose intolerance know this well. If certain fruits, for example, are problematic for the body, it's not so bad. But it becomes significantly tricky if it's something like tomatoes, a base for many staple dishes.
And what can someone who has been diagnosed with over 100 food allergies? There's no room for being picky with food; you must eat what your body doesn't reject and remain hugely creative. The goal is to provide energy, nutrients, good taste, and no monotony. The difficulty level is a challenging journey.
Her allergy has an allergy. a girl from the USA can eat only 13 products
Jenna Gestenter, 21, from the USA, has over 100 food allergies. The list of things she can't eat is endless. It's easier for her to list what she can consume. Because of her harrowing experiences, she became a content creator focusing on health and dietetics.
Jenna recorded a video in which she shares a list of products that are safe for her to consume. She reveals that there were once only nine items, and now the list has expanded to 13. Jenna has divided the food she can eat into several categories:
- Proteins: several types of white fish (most often she chooses mahi-mahi, also known as dolphinfish) and tuna,
- Vegetables: green beans, zucchini, and cucumbers,
- Fruits: limes, raspberries, grapes, pears, and dates,
- Miscellaneous: chia seeds, water lily seeds, and olive oil.
Internet users congratulate Jenna on her perseverance and are impressed with her iron will.
"You are incredibly disciplined. I can't eat potassium and phosphorus, which are in practically everything, and I have terrible trust control issues. That will kill me before my kidneys do."
"This sounds like a great challenge. I'm glad your options are increasing. Are there any safe foods that you don't like or don't count?" the commenters ask, showing a keen interest in Jenna's diet.
Some also try to advise her and suggest trying raisins, which have a similar "composition" to dates, or sweetening cucumbers - "they taste like watermelon."
