Buying chocolate, and Easter eggs in particular for someone with allergies can be daunting. Are there hidden ingredients that you haven't spotted? How can you be completely sure that the one you buy is the right one? Well things are getting better every year for those with dairy, nut and wheat allergies as the number of great tasty and allergen free options grows every year. … [Read more...]
Exercise induced anaphylaxis in Real People magazine
Today, Real People magazine published an article about exercise induced anaphylaxis (EIA), and it just so happens that it's about me! I don't normally do these kinds of articles but I thought it would be great awareness about allergies and could help people understand how complicated they can be. I also thought it might be good publicity for my blog. Exercise induced … [Read more...]
Can you be allergic to monosodium glutamate?
I watched a video on YouTube recently about monosodium glutamate (MSG) and its bad reputation for causing allergies, hyperactivity and 'Chinese restaurant syndrome'. In it, Audrey Deane, Food Scientist and Dietitian, demystifies some of our assumptions that it is the MSG in Chinese food that causes reactions in people. Apparently the body processes and digests natural … [Read more...]
An update from Coeliac UK and Anthony Demetre
Since last Saturday's furore over coeliac chef Anthony Demetre's comments about how he manages his condition, the following statements have recently been made. One from Anthony Demetre, via his agent, although she hasn't responded to my own email as yet, and the other from the BBC, via Coeliac UK. Response from Anthony Demetre"Further to some complaints I have received … [Read more...]
20 top tips for travelling and holidays with allergies
The holiday season is fast approaching, so if you're researching countries, cities and places to go and what types of food they eat you'll know how difficult it is to find out what you want to know. Often the safest option is to book a self catering apartment so you should be able to prepare some simple meals yourself. After many experiences where I've been unprepared, made … [Read more...]