Primary Intolerance: Seafood

 

Let’s keep this easy…

So, you have seafood as your primary intolerance. Rejoice! This is one of the easiest to stay away from. With endless options for cooking at home or dining out that do not include seafood, we have no doubt that you will have a seamless transition. Just be careful of Ramen, Thai, and other Asian cuisines as nearly all dishes contain seaweed, shrimp paste, oyster sauce, or fish sauce.

Below you will find your list of items to avoid, as well as amazing substitutions so that you don’t feel as though you are missing anything at all.  

By cutting out foods that contain your intolerance, you’ll glean benefits from one of the greatest tools in preventative medicine, actionably reducing current inflammation, laying the foundation for a thriving future ahead. Rooted in over a century of clinical application, we’re confident that full avoidance will reap wonderful rewards for you and your body, so take the deep dive and read on while with our following supports, we aim to make your transition as seamless as possible.

Foods, Spices and Additives to

AVOID

Foods, raw, smoked and cooked:

Algae

Amphibians

Crustations

Ceviche

Eel

All Fish (anything that has scales or fins)

Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil

Fish Sauce

Kelp

Oyster Sauce

Octopus

Roe or Caviar

Shellfish

Seaweeds - Dulse, Wakame, Kombu, Nori

Sea Lettuce

Hijiki

Shark

Care Products:

Skin Prep and Disinfectant (Betadine Antiseptic)

Iodine Contrast Dies

Lotions (Carrageenan)

Toothpaste (Carrageenan)

Additives

Agar Agar (from red algae)

Carrageenan

CoQ10

Iodine

Iodized Salt

Mixed Tocopherols

Vitamin D3

Vitamin A

Vitamin D2

Vitamin E

Foods That Commonly Contain Seafood

These are foods that you will want to pay close attention to. Read the labels intently referencing the above ‘avoid’ list or ask the establishment for their ingredient list.

  • Asian Cuisine (Oyster Sauce, Fish Sauce)

  • Sushi (seaweed)

  • Bouillabaisse (fish stew)

  • Caesar Salad Dressing

  • Dairy Free Cheese (Carrageenan)

  • Dairy Free Milks (Carrageenan)

  • Ice Cream (Carrageenan)

  • Lattes with Dairy Free Milks (Carrageenan)

  • Omega 3 Supplements

  • Pudding (Carrageenan)

  • Pho

  • Deli Meats

  • Worcestershire Sauce

  • Steak Marinades (Worcestershire)

  • Gelatin

Finally for the good part…

Substitutions

BASIC SUBSTITUTIONS

Fish Sub: Meat or Vegetarian Option

Iodized Salt Sub: Himalayan Salt

Ceviche Sub: Coconut Ceviche

Worcestershire Sub: Soy Sauce, Coconut Aminos

Seaweed for Sushi Sub:  Soy Wraps, Rice Paper

Dairy Free Products Sub: Milk Based Products if dairy tolerant

Fish Based Omega 3 Supplements Sub: Hemp Supplement, Flaxseed Supplement

Caesar Dressing Sub: Ranch, Balsamic, Vinaigrettes, Vegan Caesar

PRODUCT DATABASE

The Carroll Institute has put together a constantly evolving database that shows approved products for each intolerance. Follow our How To video below should you find it difficult to navigate.