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  • What Is An Egg Allergy?

    Egg allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to the proteins in egg white or yolk. Reactions can vary from mild to severe and in some cases it can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. After milk, egg is the most common food allergy in British children. When egg is cooked it loses... 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...

  • How Can I Be Tested For A Soya 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...

  • What Are The Benefits Of Choosing Free Range?

    There are many advantages to choosing free range products. Here are some of the benefits.  Quality Many people argue that free range food tastes better than that produced using conventional farming practices. Some believe, for example, that free range methods give meat a tastier and richer flavour.  Animal Welfare Free range animals tend... More...

  • What Is Mustard Found In?

    Mustard is used in a variety of foods and is often a hidden ingredient. It is regularly used in prepared foods as a binder and flavour enhancer. Labelling Since November 2005, food labelling laws ensure all pre-packed food sold in the UK and European Union (EU) clearly shows if... More...

  • 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...

  • When And How Can Tree Nut Allergy Occur?

    Tree nut allergy commonly begins in early childhood, but it’s not always obvious until a person is older. This is because there is a tendency for children with other allergies, and the brothers and sisters of kids with allergies, to be kept away from nuts when they’re young. Tree nuts... More...

  • When And How Can Celery Allergy Occur?

    An allergic reaction to celery usually happens when it’s eaten, but it can also occur when celery is rubbed on the skin. Unlike some allergens, celery doesn’t always lose its potency when it’s heated, so any dish or processed food containing celery, cooked or not, must be avoided. [quote]Allergy to... More...

  • What Is A Peanut Allergy?

    Peanut allergy is your immune system’s overreaction to the proteins found in peanuts. Reactions can vary from mild to extremely severe and in some cases, it can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. After egg and milk, peanut is the most common food for children to be allergic to in the UK.... More...

  • What Is A Soya Allergy?

    Soya allergy is your immune system’s overreaction to the proteins found in soya. It can cause a very wide variety of reactions, ranging from quite subtle and delayed to extremely severe, such as potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Soya is one of the more common foods to be allergic to in... More...

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