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  • Which Foods Should I Be Cautious Of If I'm Allergic To Peanuts?

    While our list is not exhaustive, it will highlight some of the key areas where there could be an increased risk of you eating peanuts or a trace of peanuts. Always read labels carefully and take steps to avoid cross contamination. Soft Drinks Hot chocolate and some... More...

  • How Can I Minimise The Symptoms Of My Fish Allergy?

    Most people with a fish allergy avoid all types of fish. Any exceptions to this rule should always be discussed with your doctor. As there is a risk of anaphylaxis, you need to be extremely careful you don’t accidentally eat something containing fish. Even if past reactions were mild, allergy... More...

  • CHOWING DOWN ON JUNK WHILE PREGNANT HARMS BABY

    1 July 2008: You are what you eat, but now a study conducted on rats suggests that you might also be what your mother ate too, reports The Guardian. The babies of rats fed fatty, processed food were found to have high levels of fat in their blood and around their... 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...

  • ORGANIC MILK COSTS SOAR

    27 July 2008: We might soon have to start taking our coffee black, as a report from The Guardian tells us the soaring cost of milk production is sending national production into decline. This is particularly effecting the organic sector, where signs the market was in decline were indicated by the sharp... More...

  • BIRTHWEIGHT AND ARTHRITIS LINK IDENTIFIED

    30 June 2008: We learn from The Guardian that arthritis in women can be linked back to a baby’s birth weight. The findings were based on the patient records of more than 87,000 women aged between 30 and 55. Babies born weighing more than 10lb were found to be twice as... More...

  • Going Vegetarian And Staying Healthy

    Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish, so they must ensure they are achieving a balanced diet. These are four of the main nutrients that vegetarians must take special care to include in their diets. Protein Pulses, eggs, soya, nuts, seeds, milk and dairy products are all excellent sources... 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 Happens To Your Body If You're Allergic To Sesame?

    If you are allergic to sesame seeds and you eat or come into contact with some, the sesame 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 are only produced by people with... More...

  • MCCAIN OVEN CHIPS GET GREEN LIGHT

    30 July 2008: Good news from The Guardian – chips are back on the menu! The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has cleared the McCain’s Rustic Oven Chips advert of misleading consumers. The advert depicts a bowl of the rustic chips with four green circles above, each with the words ‘low fat’,... More...

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