Shellfish Allergy
By admin | Feb 28, 2007 | No Comments »
An allergy to shellfish is a type of seafood allergy. Just like a fish allergy, it is relatively easy to avoid, but unlike fish, if you are allergic to one type of shellfish, you are allergic to all of them.
Once you are diagnosed with a shellfish allergy, you must bid farewell to eating species of crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn, abalone, crawfish, crayfish, oysters, cockle, sea urchin, and all types of mollusks (clams, mussels and scallops). Continue reading…
Fruit Allergy
By admin | Feb 27, 2007 | No Comments »
Healthy eating has become a trend nowadays. Eating more fresh fruits is desired by most who are concerned about their lifestyle, wellbeing, and overall health. However, this may not be a healthy option for those with allergies to some fruits.
Which fruits cause allergic reactions? How do you know if you have a fruit allergy?
Apricots, bananas, cherries, kiwis, Continue reading…
Living With a Dairy Allergy
By admin | Feb 27, 2007 | No Comments »
A dairy allergy, or milk allergy, is an allergy to cow’s milk. Babies can be born with an allergy, or a normal adult can develop an allergy for reasons unknown. Most children outgrow their dairy allergy, but others carry their allergy until adulthood. Because cow’s milk is an essential ingredient in processed foods, having a dairy allergy can be quite a hassle even for adults.
What causes allergies in cow’s milk?
The composition of milk includes substances such as water, carbohydrates, lactose (milk sugar), minerals, fats, and several proteins. The casein and whey proteins are known to be allergenic. Continue reading…
Wheat Allergy
By admin | Jul 17, 2006 | No Comments »
What would you do if you cannot eat bread? How about not being able to eat cereals and waffles, or even noodles or muffins, can you manage all that? Be thankful if you do not have a wheat allergy.
Notice that the foods mentioned above are mostly everyday foods that contain wheat. So why is wheat such a common food allergen if it is found in such common foods? Continue reading…
