Intolerances & allergies
There are 14 legally recognised major food allergens in the UK, from the well-known (peanuts, milk) to the easily missed (sesame, sulphites). Here's a complete breakdown of each, their symptoms, and how UK food labelling law protects you.
Buffalo allergy is linked to Alpha-gal Syndrome — a genuinely distinctive, delayed reaction to mammalian meat. Here's how to spot the symptoms and what to avoid.
Papaya allergy is genuinely linked to latex-fruit syndrome, alongside avocado and banana — here's how to spot the symptoms and safe alternatives to try.
A tamarind allergy occurs when you experience symptoms after eating tamarind or food containing tamarind. Symptoms can range from mild, such as itchy skin, to severe, like stomach pain. While serious allergies that cause breathing difficulties or anaphylaxis are rare, they are important to recognise.
Asparagus allergy is uncommon, but worth knowing about — here's how to spot the symptoms, manage accidental exposure, and get properly tested.
Chronic bloating could be a sign of an underlying food intolerance — here's how the two are linked, what other symptoms to watch for, and how testing can help you find your trigger foods.
That headache after cheese or ice cream might not be a coincidence. Here's what the (limited) research says about a possible link between lactose intolerance and headaches, and how to find out if dairy is really behind yours.
Bloating, joint pain, or unexplained fatigue after tomatoes, peppers or potatoes? Nightshade intolerance is a real, if often overlooked, reaction, here's what causes it, who's at risk, and how to find out if it's affecting you.
Parsley allergy is rare, but its connection to the Apiaceae plant family, including celery,, means cross-reactivity is worth knowing about. Here's what to look for and how to test.