It may not be obvious initially, but when you have eczema, there are certain foods that should be avoided. While eczema is not caused by diet, symptoms can be triggered by certain food groups or types. Not only this, but there are also snacks that may be beneficial for your skin. This short article will provide a comprehensive list of snacks for eczema that are anti-inflammatory, as to not irritate the skin. In addition, the recipes will be included where necessary:
1. Individual snacks for eczema
There are the best examples of single foods that are anti-inflammatory and won’t cause your eczema to flare up. Banana, papaya, bone broth, sweet potato, buckwheat, oats, flaxseed, beetroot, and spring onions. While several of these snacks for eczema are great on their own, they can also be combined into delicious recipes.
2. Foods to avoid
While eczema can flare up for a variety of reasons, one of these reasons is because of inadequate food. These foods include dairy products, grapes and raisins, oranges, kiwi, soy sauce and tamari, avocado, dark green vegetables, dried fruits, deli meat, eggs, corn, junk food. These foods are yummy but there are also many great recipes that can be made without them.
3. Vegan banana pancakes
Combine 2 medium or overripe bananas in a bowl with one tablespoon of coconut oil and mash well. A potato masher works well on these. Add a three quarters cup of spelt flour, or similar whole grain flour, alone with a half cup of quick oats, a half teaspoon of cinnamon, and a half teaspoon of cinnamon. Once these are combined evenly with no lumps, stir in a cup of oat milk, or a cup of your non-dairy milk of choice along with a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cook these as you would normally cook pancakes, with medium heat. Serve with peanut, syrup, or any sauce of choice.
4. Buckwheat porridge
Bring three cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add one cup of buckwheat groats to this water once it is boiling at a rapid pace. Once the buckwheat is added, cover the pot for ten minutes and let all the water be absorbed by the buckwheat. Add salt, pepper, and a small pat of butter before serving. Note that you may want to use a butter alternative in this recipe, as butter can be an eczema trigger food.
5. Roasted sweet potatoes and beets
This is a simple recipe that makes a great side dish. Preheat your oven to 400F and then begin washing your beets and sweet potatoes. Following this, chop them into half inch, or bite-size pieces. Place these in a sturdy, aluminium baking sheet. Oil them well with olive oil or other fat of choice, such as sunflower oil. Try to avoid butter. Add spices if desired, chili powder and cumin can be a great way to add some heat. Cook until done and browned, usually this takes about 40 minutes. But, this time can vary depending on the oven and size of the pieces.
