As food allergy deaths hit the headlines, is there more that can be done? Eating out when you have food allergies can be a struggle, but with recent fatalities hitting the headlines, is there more that can be done? When many in the UK have a potentially life-threatening food allergy, visiting restaurants can be a […]
Christine Bailey looks at the difference between gluten allergies, intolerances and food sensitivities, and how getting the correct diagnosis is imperative to managing the condition… Allergens appear in many forms: food, environment, pets, chemicals, lotions, potions and medications, to name a few. There are various types of food reactions and there is equally as much […]
The BBC has discovered that three supermarket chains have given confusing or incorrect information to customers on potentially lethal food allergens in their bakeries. According to information discovered by Watchdog Live, branches of Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco gave wrong or unclear details to Watchdog Live’s undercover reporters enquiring about the suitably of products for customers with […]
Managing a food allergy can present lots of challenges and obstacles, but it doesn’t have to mean you miss out on delicious meals, social occasions and dining out. Allergy UK is the leading national charity for people affected by allergy in the UK and here, the charity provides advice on cooking and eating out with […]
Q I am lactose intolerant, should I be worried about casein? Casein is found mainly in dairy products, so if you are avoiding all dairy products then your chances of consuming casein are low, but be cautious as some other foods also contain casein. Be wary when a product says lactose-free, as it may not be casein-free. […]
Allergy Adventure’s Hailey Phillips gives her tips for keeping children with allergies safe around food… Food allergies in children are not to be taken lightly. Even a mild reaction causes discomfort and distress, but a full-blown anaphylactic episode? It’s the stuff of nightmares. And although daily life might be manageable, when it comes to special […]
Recent research suggests as a nation we are still struggling to understand our allergies… 26% say leading a gluten-free life is most hard to live with A third (32%) struggle to go to a restaurant A quarter (25%) fear going abroad incase fed the wrong foods One fifth (19%) dread going to a friends house […]
Since launching their first Holland & Barrett More store in Chester earlier this year, packed with more Free From products than ever before, the health chain have lots more in store for the future. Here we hear from some of the Free-From celebrities who are dealing with their own allergies and intolerances, and who champion Holland and Barret’s passion […]