Tried quinoa again had an itchy throat and bad abdominal flushing, so it's off the safe list

Later was exposed to garlic smell which caused more reacting

Yes, Deb, I always think of you when I'm reacting to garlic!

And like you said in a previous post, it's everywhere! We couldn't find a salad dressing without it for my husband at the grocery store.

I wonder if all the smell reactions I have will also translate into food reactions. I know if even the smells of my safe foods "suprise me" I can start reacting to them, but if they build up slowly I'm ok and I'm ok to eat them. WEIRD. Wish there was more predictability

I used to eat so much quinoa. I am going to miss it. But, just happy I can eat anything I know some can't

Good idea with the tic tac and mouth rinse. I won't be trying eating out for a long time but will keep that in mind. My sister used to put vics vaporub under her nose when a smell or her husband's breath would bother her. I'm not brave enough to try that as the smell of mint gum sets me off right now

Ana,
Is it possible you are reacting to a neurotoxin on your foods?  Years ago, I had tested positive (RAST and challenge) to over 25 different foods.  My allergist had me read up on neurotoxins, especially those that crossreact to my severe mold allergy.  Once I began to wash my foods in a vinegar solution, I noticed a difference.   I did go into remission, and eventually was able to eat without reacting.  

Check this out.  
http://www.allergy-details.com/food-allergy/cooking-quinoa/

Here's to you in finding the answers to get past this lousy phase your're in!
Lyn

Joan,
I wish I would have kept better records back then.  I  read several books on these neurotoxins, but can't remember the names of the books or the neurotoxins.  I once sat next to a chemist for the USDA and picked his brains for several hours. He actualy did research on wheat and other grains.  He told me there is no way to NOT have neurotoxins in our food, and that the US set allowable limits, but reinforcement is lax.  So buyer beware.  

Here is what I recall.  Wheat, oats, nuts and other bulk grains/legumes tend to have one or several neurotoxins and mold.  Refrigeration tends to prevent growth.  They suggested buying nuts that are refrigerated, and only buying bulk from stores that have high turnover or bulk products.  Stay away from open boxes of nuts you bag yourself at the grocery store.   Rinse legumes, lentils, beans, etc.  

Neurotoxins/mold tends to also grow on the outside of fruits and veggetables, and those with mold sensitivity are recommended to not eat peels, such as potato and apple, etc.  They recomend a dilute citric acid wash.  I have used several organic prepared washes, as well as used diluted vinegar in a spray bottle.  I aways wash my cantelope, avacados and fruits and veggies that I am going to cut into, so I don't cross contaminate the insides.  

It may sound like a hassle, but I just made those changes when I learned that this is a good way to lower my allergy threshold and see my bucket go down.  

I make a variation of the recipe you shared.  Actually, I make all my own dressings , sauces  and  dips.  I like to add poppyseeds to my sald dressings.  Yummy.
Good Eats, Lyn            

Ana;
Its always a bummer when we cant eat something thats got so many health benefits for Others
Can you tolerate lemons ? Fresh lemon juice is my "vinegar", and its pretty good for salad dressings, plus tons of health benefits...
(smells better too) Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits. Do you know the trick to put em ina paper bag for a couple days to ripen quicker ?
You have a great attitude- Ive read your posts n you are a good example to the rest of us  
lori

No No I appreciate the suggestion Joan as maybe someday I can use it!  Just letting you know where I'm at! Impossible for everyone to know what smells I can and can't handle

No on the lemons unfortunately, too strong a smell right now. But I have been eating mangoes...good idea could put that on my husband's salad. The only veg I'm at now is broccoli and sweet potato so need a bit more for a salad