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Most people would consider themselves food lovers. Good food is something that some people live for. Eating to live has been replaced by the mantra live to eat. Given this love for food, it is unfortunate that there are so common food allergies that have a negative effect on millions of people. If you suffer from possible food allergy symptoms it is important that you find the triggers.

If you set off an allergic reaction to food you can have a number of symptoms that occur. The allergic reactions that occur will depend on what kind of food you eat. Different signs of allergic reactions can include itching in the mouth, swelling in the throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and indigestion. There are also skin reactions that occur such as eczema and hives. Some of the allergies are very serious because some people can go into anaphylactic shock and die. Read more…

A protein that might be linked to allergy-induced asthma has been identified by U.S. researchers, who said their finding could lead to new drugs to treat the disease. Read more…

Cooking for those with food allergies can be tricky business, some offering more of a challenge than others, but it’s usually the safest route to take. When you make your own meals from scratch you know exactly what is in it, which greatly reduces the chance of an allergic reaction. The key is to know allergen replacements for most if not all of the common recipe ingredients. For example, anyone with a dairy allergy has to know what to use in place of milk, cream, butter, or even cheese if the recipe calls for it. Read more…