An inspiring woman turned her son's food allergies into a thriving business. Geeta Sidhu-Robb was devastated when her son’s severe allergies as a baby saw him spend 240 days out of one year hospitalised, so she started researching nutrition.
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A campaign has been launched to educate Europeans about the health dangers of food allergies, which are the leading cause of anaphylaxis in Europe. 21 million Britons suffer from at least one allergy, commonly nuts, eggs or milk.
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Could you go gluten-free for a week? Coeliac UK wants the nation to adopt new eating habits next week to get a taste of what it's like to live with the daily food frustrations encountered by the one in 100 people in the UK who have coeliac disease.
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Looking for a sweet treat on a special diet? Holland & Barrett’s ‘free from’ Easter Eggs range has been specifically created for individuals with food allergies and intolerances, providing treats for people with special dietary needs.
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If you have food allergies, finding quality brands that suit your needs is not always easy. The annual FreeFrom Food Awards seeks to honour the very best in gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free foods for coeliacs and allergy sufferers.
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Are you lactose intolerant - or do you have guests who can't eat dairy or gluten coming for Christmas? The makers of Rice Dream have posted online dairy and lactose-free recipes for the 12 days of Christmas that everyone can enjoy.
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Foods containing baked milk could help build tolerance in dairy allergies. A study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Jaffe Food Allergy Institute found 47% of children introduced to baked milk could tolerate unheated dairy after five years.
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An international collaboration led by the University of Dundee has made a significant breakthrough that sheds some light on the mystery of peanut allergy causes. A peanut allergy can be deadly, affecting between 1% and 2% of children in the UK.
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Yogurt can help treat and prevent food allergies, as new research shows the probiotics can help restore the digestive system. It also boosts the immune system, making the body more resiliant against bacterial infection and allergic reactions.
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Children with food allergies are more likely to feel isolated by their peers, and suffer from loneliness and anxiety as a result. That's the conclusion of research presented at the 2011 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting in Venice.
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