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Severely allergic oods have been shown to
aggravate dermatitis especially hand dermatitis.
Before giving up chocolate, contact a
dermatologist or allergist specializing in contact dermatitis to see if you need to avoid some
foods which typically contain higher amounts of nickel, including:
SIMPLIFIED LOW NICKEL DIET
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Grains
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Avoid
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Whole wheat bread, multi grain breads, multi grain cereals, wheat
bran, wheat germ, whole wheat pasta, oats, oatmeal, buckwheat, seeds, rye,
millet
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Vegetables
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Avoid
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Beans, lentils, peas, soy beans, soy products (tofu, soy sauce, soy
beans) sprouts, brussel sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach,
canned vegetables, red kidney beans, chickpeas, cabbage, corn, mushrooms, onions,
carrots
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Fruits
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Avoid
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Canned fruit cocktail, pears, bananas, canned fruits, tomatoes,
raisins, rhubarb, dried fruit
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Meats
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Avoid
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Shellfish, herring, mackerel, tuna, processed meats with
fillers or coatings, canned meats and fish
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Beverages
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Avoid
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Tea, chocolate milk, beer, red wine |
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OTHER SOURCES OF DIETARY NICKEL TO AVOID
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Chocolate and cocoa powder (especially dark chocolate)
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All nuts (walnuts, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, soy
nuts)
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| All seeds (sunflower seeds, linseed) |
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Licorice
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Baking powder
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| Gelatin |
| Marzipan |
| Margarine |
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Commercial salad dressings
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Vitamins containing nickel
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Canned foods in general
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Stainless-steel cooking vessels used for cooking acidic
foods
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The first quart of tap water drawn from any faucet in the
morning.
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WAYS TO PREVENT YOUR BODY
FROM ABSORBING THE NICKEL YOU EAT
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Take a vitamin C supplement with each meal.
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Eat a high iron diet
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Sharma AD. Relationship between nickel allergy and
diet. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol.
2007: 73:307-312.
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Zirwas, M, Molenda M. Dietary Nickel as a Cause of
Systemic Contact Dermatitis
June 2009 JCAD Online
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~Did You Know?
Nickel is also found in some medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
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Consider testing
Pots and pans
Bakeware
Spoons
Spatulas
Tongs
Flatware
Wash items after testing
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