Fudge used to be a distant memory. The soft creamy delicacy melting on your tongue. I had thought that having a dairy allergy would just mean I would never again enjoy the pleasure of a bag of fudge. Wonders will never cease because the clever people at the Fabulous Fudge Factory have created just that - dairy free fudge. It is also amazingly and very pleasingly: suitable … [Read more...]
Am I allergic to lactic acid? And what is it?
We've all heard of lactic acid. It's present in our bodies when we work out and as the name suggests, it's an acid that builds up in the body during intense bouts of physical activity. However, it is also often found in many different food stuffs including milk products, like yoghurt, as well as some processed foods such as olives, bread and beer. To confuse matters … [Read more...]
Dairy and nut free product – Black bean sauce!
When you discover you have allergies and need to cut certain foods out from your diet, especially if you've been used to eating and enjoying them in the past, finding new and exciting products that you can eat, that actually taste nice, can be a bit of a highlight. I am always finding new things and thought perhaps I should share them on here, so this is hopefully going to be a … [Read more...]
Embrace your allergies – Six reasons why having allergies is great!
It can be too easy to slip into a 'why me?' mentality and obsess over what you now cannot do, and jealousy of your friends creeps in. They can eat what they want, drink what they want, wear the make-up they want and go wherever they want without a moments thought. Anyone who has any allergies will understand the heartache of having an allergic attack. At first you don't … [Read more...]
How to use an EpiPen – a simple demonstration
Everyone should learn how to use an Epipen. It is so simple to use and could save yours and/or someone else's life. I've shown countless friends and family how to use one in the past using a trainer pen, but nothing can prepare you for actually doing it for real. However, if you know how to use one and regularly familiarise yourself with the procedure and order of what needs to … [Read more...]