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  • What Food Is Celery Found In?

    Celery is used in a variety of foods and is often a hidden ingredient, or one that is difficult to distinguish in a prepared food or recipe. Celery spice, a potent allergen, is often used as a cheap way to flavour many foods.  Labelling Since November 2005, food labelling laws ensure... More...

  • What Are Shellfish Found In?

    There are three different shellfish groups: Crustaceans - including crabs, prawns and lobsters Molluscs – such as mussels, sea snails, clams and squid Echinoderms – for example sea urchins, sea stars and sea slugs. Most echinoderms aren’t edible Molluscs are divided... More...

  • Sesame Substitutes And Eating Out

    If you’re allergic to sesame seeds you must avoid them, but there are many ways to substitute, or remove, sesame seeds from your favourite recipes.  Home Cooking Avoid buying sesame oil or brands containing it. Use other types of cooking oil, such as olive oil, soya oil or canola... More...

  • The Benefits Of Vegetarianism

    The decision to become vegetarian is a highly personal one, but there are several important reasons why some people adopt this lifestyle. Animals Animals raised for slaughter are conventionally often kept in poor conditions. Health It’s healthier to follow a balanced diet including more fruit and vegetables. [big]Many argue that growing... More...

  • 45 MINUTES IS ALL IT TAKES TO CONTROL DIABETES

    28 July 2008: Good news for diabetes sufferers arrives from The Guardian. Scientists at Newcastle University have found that for those with the disease, just 45 minutes of walking every day can limit the impact of it. The study concerned those with late onset or type 2 diabetes and found that... More...

  • Tree Nut Substitutes And Eating Out

    If you are allergic to tree nuts, you have to live without them. You may be able to eat peanuts and possibly other tree nuts, but it’s not recommended and you must be allergy tested first. Only you and your doctor can work out exactly what you can and... More...

  • What Is Coeliac Disease?

    Coeliac disease (or ‘celiac’ as it’s known in the US) is a lifelong genetic autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye and wheat. Some people with coeliac disease react to oats as well. Coeliac disease is also known as gluten sensitive enteropathy and... More...

  • What Is A Fish Allergy?

    Fish allergy is your immune system’s overreaction to the proteins found in fish. Reactions can range from mild to severe and in some cases, it can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. Fish is one of the most common foods to be allergic to in the UK, particularly among... More...

  • Who Does Wheat Allergy Effect?

    Babies And Children Wheat allergy (like most food allergies) usually becomes apparent during infancy, when wheat is first introduced into the diet. It’s less common than allergies to milk, egg and nuts, and most children grow out of it during early childhood. Adults True wheat allergy is rare in adulthood, but there... More...

  • How Can I Be Tested For A Lactose Intolerance?

    There are three ways to test for lactose intolerance: The lactose tolerance test. The hydrogen breath test. The stool acidity test. All of these tests are performed in a hospital, with your GP or at a clinic. The Lactose Tolerance Test If... More...

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