Juicing same vegetables too often causes you to become allergic to those veggies?

by Nicole
(Houston, TX)

I recently started juicing and I keep reading the same claim that juicing the same vegetables too often can cause someone to become allergic to those vegetables. My problem with this statement is that it does not provide enough information. For example, how often is too often, is juicing the same vegetable three to four times a week too often?

Furthermore, carrots, beets, apples and celery are staples in juicing and most recipes call for one, if not more, of these ingredients. If I drink a juice twice a day, it is extremely difficult not to have one of those veggies/fruit at least every other day.

Said another way, I may not have the exact same juice in a two day period, but I am likely to use carrots or apples in two different juices (with different veggies) in a two day period. Will this make me become allergic to apples or carrots?

I would like to become educated on this topic but it is hard to find anything other than conclusory statements that juicing the same veggies everyday may cause you to become allergic to those veggies. If you have any information you could give me, I would greatly appreciate it. I really do not want to become allergic to any fruits or vegetables!

Thanks!

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Juicing same vegetables too often causes you to become allergic to those veggies?

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May 17, 2011
Is juicing the same vegetables ok?
by: Amanda

Hi Nicole,

It's pretty rare to be allergic to apples, carrots, or celery. Much more common to be allergic to citrus fruit or strawberries.

I usually have apples and celery in my juices everyday and have never had any sign of an allergy.

I don't have any scientific proof that it's ok to do this, but the juice both tastes good and makes me feel good afterwards.

I love to have a fresh juice for breakfast. I've been juicing for years and I'm often make the same type of vegetable juice each morning.

I found an article on being allergic to apples (opens in a new window). Don't know how accurate it is. I only get hayfever when I eat too much cooked starch. When I eat high raw and stay away from wheat and oats then I am able to run through the hay meadows without sneezing fits!

Hope this helps,
Amanda



Jul 24, 2011
I'd like to know the answer to this as well
by: Anonymous

Funny to search for a question and find the same question, but still no answer. I too would like to know what is considered an "extensive period of time" when we are talking about juicing vegetables and causing allergies over time. Is extensive 3 days? 30 days? 5 years? I know it will depend on the individual, but isn't there a ballpark someone can throw out?

And if someone wants to go further, how do you rotate your greens? Every other day? Every two days? Longer?


Apr 15, 2013
Allergic to some fruits and vegetables. NEW
by: Laura

It is totally possible to be allergic to some fruits and vegetables and I'm living proof as I write this with huge hives on my face... Today was the first day of using my new juicer. After juicing veggies and several apples (with skins)my skin exploded with reddness and hives. I remembered that as a kid and adult, I was never able to eat an apple without first peeling it or my lips would swell. After researching it on line, it turns out that there are certain fruits and veggies in the ragweed family, birch family, pollen family, etc and they can cause huge allergic reactions if you are allergic to these types of allergens. Do your research. Good luck!

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