Oslo can be an enjoyable destination for travellers who need to avoid wheat, provided food planning begins before departure. Norwegian supermarkets, cafés,…
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A Traveler’s Guide to Eating in Oslo with a Wheat Allergy
Can Spice Allergy Cause a Skin Rash? Testing Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg
A spice allergy can cause a skin rash, although the appearance and timing of the reaction vary. Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg may trigger raised hives, redness,…
The Role of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Severe Food Allergies
For a person with a serious food allergy, an epinephrine auto-injector can be the most important emergency medicine available. It is designed to deliver…
What To Know About Allergic Reactions To Quinoa And Ancient Grains
Quinoa has moved from health-food shops into supermarket aisles, cafés, meal-delivery boxes, and home kitchens across Australia. It is commonly served in…
Finding Allergy-Friendly Restaurants in New York City
New York City offers an extraordinary range of food, from Jewish delis and Neapolitan pizzerias to South Asian eateries, food halls, bakeries, and modern…
Fish Allergy and Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms, Triggers, and Safer Eating
Fish allergy and shellfish allergy are often grouped together, but they involve different food families and different allergenic proteins. A person may react…
Allergy-Safe Packed Lunches For School Children
Packing a safe school lunch involves more than removing one known food. Children may react to common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, egg, milk, wheat,…
Why Nightshade Vegetables Trigger Allergic Reactions in Some People
Tomatoes, capsicums, chillies, eggplants and potatoes belong to the nightshade family, also known as Solanaceae. Most people eat these foods without…
Sulfite Sensitivity in Wine, Dried Fruit, and Foods
Sulfites are preservatives used to protect flavour, colour, and shelf life in many foods and drinks. They may be added to wine, dried fruit, bottled…
A Safer Coffee Routine for Dairy and Nut Allergies in Australia
For many people, buying a coffee is an ordinary part of the day. In Australia, that may mean a flat white before work in Melbourne, an iced latte on a warm…