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From Victoria Groce, for About.com

Seeds and Tree Nut Allergies

Monday January 7, 2008

If reader mail is any indication, one group of foods that is often confusing for people with tree nut allergies is seeds. No wonder: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds are all commonly ground and used like nut butters, and all have a somewhat "nutty" taste.

With the caveat that virtually any food can cause an allergic reaction, here's the scoop on whether these three foods are safe for your tree nut-free diet.

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January 13, 2008 at 7:37 pm
(1) Colon Cleanse Geek says:

Great info. on tree nut allergies. Its tough to find food sub. for any type of allergy but more grocers are coming on board now.

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