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  • Egg Substitutes And Eating Out

    Home Cooking Eggs are often used as a bulking, raising, glazing or setting agent, and as a thickener, rather than a key ingredient. It’s very simple to adapt recipes with great results, so have fun experimenting at home. Try these substitutes and remember each alternative is equivalent to one egg... More...

  • What Are Peanuts Found In?

    Peanuts are used in a huge variety of foods. They are often called earth nuts, monkey nuts and ground nuts. Most companies don’t distinguish between peanuts and tree nuts, preferring to use the generic term ‘nuts’ for both. If you’re a peanut allergy sufferer, always err on the side of... More...

  • How Can I Minimise My Sesame Allergy Symptoms?

    It’s important that whatever the severity of your allergy, you avoid all forms of sesame seeds. Even if past reactions were mild, allergy is unpredictable and there’s a possibility you could have an anaphylactic reaction next time. Talk to your GP about your needs and any concerns you may... 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...

  • 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...

  • Who Does Fish Allergy Effect?

    Babies And Children Fish allergy is common in childhood, although it doesn’t often become obvious until a child starts eating fish. Unlike foods such as egg, milk or peanuts, it’s possible to eat fish a few times without a problem before an allergic reaction happens. Unfortunately, it’s rare to grow... More...

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

  • How Is Coeliac Disease Treated?

    If you’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease it’s important you avoid gluten at all times. Avoiding it only some of the time won’t be to enough prevent damage to the small intestine. For many people a coeliac disease diagnosis is a welcome one. Finally knowing what’s wrong and how to... More...

  • Top 10... Quick Fire Facts About Coeliac Disease

    Coeliac disease is a frequently under diagnosed autoimmune disease that effects the lining of the small intestine. It's a lifelong condition that means sufferers cannot safely eat foods containing gluten.  Neither an allergy not a simple food intolerance, our top 10 facts lift the lid on this misunderstood disease... ... More...

  • When And How Can Mustard Allergy Occur?

    If you’re allergic to mustard you can react if you eat it, inhale it or even if it touches your skin. The severity of the reaction will often depend on how someone is exposed to the allergen. [big]There is a chance you could be allergic to rapeseed if you have... More...

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