When you think of food and allergies, you may think of keeping certain foods out of your diet to avoid an adverse reaction. But the connection between seasonal allergies and food is limited to a few groups of foods known as cross-reactive foods. Reactions to
Committing to a specific diet can be intimidating. A lifestyle plagued by rules and the inevitable guilt that comes from slipping up and eating something outside of a diet’s guidelines is not the most appealing. And for those with food allergies or sensitivities, eating is
Many people instantly recoil at the idea of a vegan diet, but this attitude is gradually changing, particularly amongst people with diabetes. Can people with diabetes use a vegan diet to improve blood glucose control? Absolutely. By eating a healthy vegan diet low in cholesterol and saturated
People with a wheat allergy have an irregular immune system response to at least one of the proteins in wheat. If a person with a wheat allergy has exposure to it, they may experience debilitating symptoms. In some cases, anaphylaxis can occur. This is a life threatening
Overview Allergy to soy, a product of soybeans, is a common food allergy. Often, soy allergy starts in infancy with reaction to soy-based infant formula. Although most children outgrow soy allergy, some carry the allergy into adulthood. Mild signs and symptoms of soy allergy include hives
When it comes to raising a healthy vegan kid, the challenges often aren’t so much nutritional as they are social. Raise your kid vegan, and you’ll hear everyone’s opinions and advice about it, whether you ask for them or not. And even within your own family unit,
Shellfish allergy is an abnormal response by the body's immune system to proteins in certain marine animals. Marine animals in the shellfish category include crustaceans and mollusks, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, squid, oysters, scallops, and others. Some people with shellfish allergy react to all shellfish;
More and more people are eating vegan meals – and part of the reason is it’s seen as healthier. Does it really improve your health? In the first of a new vegan series on BBC Future and BBC Good Food, Jessica Brown looks at the
Our body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses it to maintain its temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. This is why hydration is great for overall health. Look
As many know, It’s important to take care of both your mind and body because it will pay off in many ways. Any lifestyle change is a “work in progress.” Lasting changes take time. So, begin by setting small goals that are easy to add