So, the peanut and nut allergy may not extend to almonds, blood tests show very low percentages for both almonds and coconut. I can eat coconut no problem, I love the stuff! Praise be for Coconut milk and Thai curries. But I've always avoided almonds under the blanket "You're allergic to all nuts!" banner from the doctor. Accidental almond consumption I know I have eaten … [Read more...]
What you need to know about nut allergy in France
Did you know that the french don't really have one word in their vocabulary for nuts? Many people mistakenly think the word noix or noisettes is the word for nuts. Indeed this might be just the word you're looking for if you're allergic to certain types of nuts only, but if you're allergic to peanuts or all nuts you need to use a completely different phrase and approach in … [Read more...]
Haggis may contain nutmeg, mace and coriander
With Burn's Night fast approaching and the Haggis sleeping quietly in the fridge you might want to consider whether the supper is safe for you and how to create an allergy safe meal of haggis, neeps and tatties. A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems and one of my favourites, just because of the language and … [Read more...]
Watch out for nutmeg in mulled wine
Allergy to nutmeg is rare and even though it has nut in its name, it's not actually a true nut. Nutmeg is actually a spice and comes from the same tree that mace is produced. You can read more about nutmeg in a previous blog post "Nutmeg – another nutty problem? or just innocent food?". What do nutmeg and mace look like?This picture shows what nutmeg looks like. It … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding could cause allergies in kids?
Really? Surely there is something wrong with this headline...but apparently not, because a recent study appears to have found some evidence that breastfeeding alone for the first six months could mean higher risk of allergies. It seems your damned if you do and damned if you don't. Mothers these days have to wade through torrents of conflicting advice and research about the … [Read more...]