Allergen Where It Hides Alternate Names Peanuts chocolate/candy bars-barbecue sauces Asian-style dipping sauces (particularly Szechuan) curry sauces egg rolls, spring… Read more »
Author: Allergic Living
The Scoop On: Why Sesame Has Become a Top Allergen
If you were to ask people on the street what are the most common food allergies, they would likely answer:… Read more »
Seeds Hide in Unlikely Places and Can Cause Allergic Reactions
Seeds are a good inexpensive source of protein, and we’re eating more of them. Yet seeds hide in unlikely places.… Read more »
What is a Food Allergy?
A food allergy occurs when a person’s immune system identifies proteins in a food as allergenic and begins to produce… Read more »
Why Mustard Added to Top Allergen List in Canada
Mustard has been added to the top foods of concern for allergies in Canada. The Health Canada government agency updated… Read more »
Chemicals Tied to Early Puberty
Overexposure to certain chemicals, such as those found in cosmetics and household products, can prematurely trigger the beginning of puberty.
Chicken Breast Sandwich with Sage Purée and Caramelized Apple
Free of gluten and all Top 8 allergens.
What Exactly Is Gluten?
In Latin, gluten means “glue” and that’s exactly what it is: two proteins, gliadin and glutenin, stuck together. Gluten is… Read more »
Managing Life with Celiac Disease
It may sound daunting, but once you’re diagnosed with celiac disease, it’s usually good news. Most people with celiac disease… Read more »
Celiac’s Link to Other Health Conditions
Celiac disease is one of a group of conditions classified as autoimmune disorders because the body’s immune system turns on… Read more »