Common food allergies

Most food allergies are caused by just eight foods. This article explains what they are, what symptoms they cause, and what you can do about it.

Is there any reason to avoid foods that are common allergens even if you're not allergic to them? Just how common are the most common food allergies?

The main difference between a food allergy vs a food intolerance is a food allergy causes activation of IgE antibodies to a protein found in food following ingestion. It is the protein component found in food that the immune system creates antibodies. Food allergies involve the immune system. And are often much more severe, sometimes causing life-threatening health conditions. Food intolerances are usually caused by a functional digestive weakness or enzyme deficiency.

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Feeding a child with food allergies can be quite challenging. A major concern for parents is trying to feed their infants who may already have eczema or other allergi...

Weight gain, autoimmunity, headaches, sleep issues, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and other conditions are often the result of a hidden food allergy.

What are common food allergies you should look out for when introducing your child to new foods? Remember, introducing one new food every three days can help determine if a certain food is causing an allergic reaction. #kidallergies #foodallergies #allergies #babycare #babydevelopment #babyfood

I love this infographic by YorkTest because I constantly see the words allergies and intolerance or sensitivity used interchangeably. While they all have to do with foods, that’s where the similarities stop. This graphic makes a clear distinction between food allergies and food intolerances (also similar to sensitivities). I do want to make a couple…

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