Intolerances & allergies
Lentils are those tiny beans that pack a nutritional punch and find their way into many meals. But for some people lentils can cause an allergic response. This happens when the body's defence system reacts to certain lentil proteins, causing a range of symptoms from mild discomfort to more serious issues.
Chickpea allergy is uncommon but real, and it comes with genuine cross-reactivity risk to peanuts, soybeans and lentils. Here's how to spot the signs, including the serious anaphylaxis warning signs to watch for.
Pea allergy is genuinely possible, even though most people eat peas without any issue. Here's how to spot the symptoms, understand the difference between whole peas and pea protein, and find safe alternatives if needed.
Mangoes, with their sweet and succulent flesh, are a tropical delight for many. For some...
Blueberries are a genuinely nutritious fruit, but they can trigger real allergic reactions in some people, including cross-reactivity with strawberries and raspberries. Here's what to look for.
Chicken allergy is uncommon, but worth knowing about — here's how to spot the symptoms, cross-reactivity risk with other poultry, and how to get tested.
Garlic intolerance is common and linked to onion sensitivity via shared fructans — here's how to tell it apart from a true garlic allergy, and how to manage it.
If you experience uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, cramps or an upset stomach every...
If you feel unwell or experience unpleasant or uncomfortable symptoms after drinking alcohol, it can be easy to dismiss them as simply the normal effects that come after having a drink. However, instead of this, you may have alcohol intolerance. So, if you experience the same discomfort, skin flushes or bloating whenever you have a glass of wine or pint of beer, there's every chance you have an intolerance to alcohol.