Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. In this post, I look at the causes and consequences of nut allergies and then profile the emerging treatment of oral immunotherapy.A nut or peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies seen in infants and children. Just for peanuts alone, about 3 in every 100 infants … [Read more...] about Nut allergies: causes, consequences and emerging treatments
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Reason for people with diabetes to go nuts for nuts
Including almonds as a regular part of meals or as a snack has many health benefits for people at risk of diabetes.Nuts are a healthy addition to any diet. Even though nuts are high in fat, most of this is the healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated types. Nuts are also a good source of protein, fibre and vitamin E and a host of other nutrients. As part of a healthy … [Read more...] about Reason for people with diabetes to go nuts for nuts
Nuts, seeds and diverticular disease
Popular wisdom and well meaning advice recommends that people with the digestive system problem of diverticular disease should avoid small, sharp and hard foods such as nuts, seeds and corn for the risk of inflaming the condition. Research studies now say otherwise, and these foods shouldn't be excluded from the diet, except for when experiencing painful flare ups of the … [Read more...] about Nuts, seeds and diverticular disease
Green light for nuts during pregnancy
Avoiding peanuts during pregnancy is a common precaution that many expecting mothers take even though current public health recommendations show there is no need for this. New research just published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology not only endorses the safety of eating nuts during pregnancy, but links peanut exposure to less allergies in kids.Food … [Read more...] about Green light for nuts during pregnancy