Food Matters Live is the UK's first cross-sector event which brings together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government and those working in nutrition, to enable collaboration and innovation to support a sustainable food landscape for the future. The three day event has been running now for a number of years at the Excel in London. Visit the … [Read more...]
What anaphylaxis feels like and how to live with the fear
I could probably write a whole book about this and maybe I will, but for now this is more about a kind of therapy for me. In September I ate out in a cafe in America and had the worst allergic reaction of my life. I often joke about it when anyone asks me, "When was the last time you had a reaction?" I'll say something like, "A few years ago, I'm due another one!" and try … [Read more...]
Don’t give up on me… I’m still here!
I feel so bad. I've been neglecting you all. But please rest assured I haven't gone anywhere and I still have loads of plans for useful and helpul blogs all piling up just waiting to be written. Lots has been going on behind the scenes. I've been redesigning the whole What Allergy blog so very soon it will have a fresh new look and feel. I hope you like the new version and … [Read more...]
50% more people have hay fever this year
Is your hay fever getting worse? Or do you have it now for the first time as an adult? A recent study revealed that there has indeed been quite a staggering rise. We all love the summer, but that warm, dry weather brings with it clouds of pollen, dust and hay fever; spring and summer can be miserable for those who have hay fever. I've noticed that just in my circle of … [Read more...]
KoKo Dairy free new nut warnings
It would seem that KoKo Dairy free have recently changed their packaging due to circumstances at their factory. I was made aware of this by someone on Instagram who was very quick to point out that I was wrong to claim my breakfast was #nutfree :( At first I was confused (I was petrified... sorry, couldn't pass up a song reference). Coconut is not a nut... but it soon became … [Read more...]