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List of Nut-Free Foods

People who are allergic to nuts must avoid consuming even trace amounts of nuts because of allergic reactions. These reactions vary, but commonly may cause rashes, hives, nausea, diarrhea, watery eyes and fainting. People with nut allergies must be vigilant in the food choices they make. As of 2011, there are a wide variety of foods that are nut-free, but it's crucial to always check labels as food contents frequently change.

  1. Fruits and Vegetables

    • Fruit is an excellent choice for people with allergies to nuts, including apples, bananas, grapes, melons and strawberries. Vegetables are also nut-free, including carrots, cauliflower, celery and broccoli. In addition to avoiding allergic reactions, these nut-free foods are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals that help protect people from chronic diseases and certain types of cancers. Five servings of fruits or vegetables a day are recommended for optimal health.

    Dairy

    • Dairy products are an ideal option for those allergic to nuts. Dairy products, including milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and cheese, are not only nut-free, but they are rich in several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B and D, protein, calcium and zinc. Dairy foods have also been proven to help in weight loss and in lowering hypertension. Because dairy products also tend to have ample amounts of calcium, they have been linked to helping prevent osteoporosis, a bone-loss disease.

    Snacks

    • If you suffer from nut allergies, consider a wide variety of snack items that are nut-free --- and tasty, too --- including wheat crackers, graham crackers and wafers. Several cereals, such as those made from oats, corn or wheat, are good choices for those avoiding nuts, as well. Chips are also usually nut-free, including tortilla chips, whole grain chips, cheese puffs and potato crisps.

    Sweet Treats

    • For people with a sweet tooth, many treats do not contain nuts, including cupcakes, cream-filled sponge cakes and donuts. Several cookie products also hold the nuts, including sweetened rice cereal bars, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cream cookies. Ice cream sandwiches, strawberry shortcake bars and sundae cups are some of the frozen treats that are generally nut-free. Other frozen options include whole fruit bars, some vanilla ice cream flavors and juice bars. Remember to always check the label to make sure the product is nut-free.

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