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  • 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 Happens To Your Body If You're Allergic To Mustard?

    If you are allergic to mustard and you eat some, the mustard protein is quickly detected by a part of your immune system called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These are antibodies designed to recognise specific proteins and they’re only produced by people with a tendency to have allergies. If you... More...

  • Coeliac Disease And Lactose Intolerance

    It’s also possible for people with untreated coeliac disease to experience temporary lactose intolerance. Lactose is the sugar found in the milk from humans, cows, goats and sheep. Symptoms of lactose intolerance are similar to that of coeliac disease and include nausea, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrheoa. Our bodies need... More...

  • When And How Can Fish Allergy Occur?

    If you’re allergic to fish, a reaction is triggered after you eat or come into contact with some of the protein. For a few very sensitive people, just inhaling fish vapours is enough to cause a mild reaction. Different people are allergic to different types of fish protein. Most people... More...

  • Are GM Crops Grown In The UK?

    In 2004 the UK government announced that no GM crops would be grown in Britain for the 'foreseeable future'. As a result no crops are currently being grown in this country, but there is no legal reason why companies won't be able to apply for a license to do... More...

  • What is Milk Found In?

    Milk is used in a huge variety of foods. Learning what foods you need to steer clear of will depend on how severe your allergy is. Labelling Since November 2005, food labelling laws ensure all pre-packed food sold in the UK and European Union (EU) lists any milk or... More...

  • How Can I Be Tested For A Sesame Allergy?

    You must make sure you see a doctor who specialises in allergy. Don’t be tempted to go for ‘high street’ testing, which has no scientific basis and can put your health at risk by misdiagnosing and giving inappropriate advice. Crucially these tests don’t offer patients a detailed consultation and... More...

  • EARLY DIABETES DELAYED BY INSULIN BOOST

    22 May 2008: Research from China could herald a change in the way diabetes patients are treated. Studies carried out on patients with type 2 diabetes have found that a short course of intensive insulin treatment may delay the disease's progression, reports The BBC.  Three hundred and eight patients in... More...

  • Who Does Soya Allergy Effect?

    Babies And Children Soya allergy usually begins in infancy, but it’s not as common in British babies and children as allergies to milk, eggs and peanuts are. Most children outgrow their soya allergy by the age of two. Adults The majority of grown ups with a soya allergy have had it their... More...

  • What Commodities Can Be Considered For Organic Certification?

    Any kind of food product, either animal or plant, can be organic. Other non food products can be considered organic as well, depending on the way they’re produced.  The following shows the different things that can be labelled organic. Food Products Wine Baby food ... More...

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