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| Healthy Eating: What is a healthy diet? | Organic Food | 5 A Day | Free From Initiative| Freedom Food Free From Initiative  Food allergies and intolerances affect thousands of people, and symptoms can vary from mild discomfort to major medical emergencies. Happily, many who suffer from food allergies or intolerances already know about their problem and take steps to avoid the wrong foods. However, many others simply don’t know that they are intolerant to certain foods – so they suffer from unpleasant symptoms, which often they can’t explain until their intolerance has been discovered.‘Free From' foods - In your local Budgens Your health is important to us, so we stock a range of 'Free From' foods for customers with food allergies and intolerances. These are well-known branded products that are all free from one or several of the following: gluten, wheat, yeast, egg, soya, milk, and additives. Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
Common problem foods and symptoms Wheat and Grains Intolerance to Gluten (‘Coeliac Disease’) can lead to weight loss in children, as well as sickness and tiredness in adults. Being allergic to the whole grain - not just gluten - can cause asthma, itchy skin and diarrhoea. Always check labels of gluten-free products carefully, as some may still contain wheat starch. Additives Certain colourings and preservatives can cause allergic reactions and hyperactivity in children. Milk and dairy products Cow's milk protein can cause eczema in some sufferers, whereas others cannot digest the lactose (natural sugar) present in milk. Common symptoms can include headaches and fatigue. Nuts and seeds The most common nut allergy is to peanuts - and even the most minimal contact has been known to cause severe anaphylactic shock. Eggs Eggs can cause eczema, nettle rash and even anaphylactic shock. Fish and shellfish Symptoms range from nettle rash to severe anaphylactic shock. What should you do if you think you’re suffering from a food allergy or intolerance? Food allergy If you think you’re suffering from a food allergy, consult your doctor, who will be able to test for and diagnose any problems. Food intolerance If you think you’re suffering from a food intolerance, consult your doctor or dietician who may recommend that you exclude a food group (for example wheat,) to which you may be intolerant.
This information is a guide only, and should not replace advice given from your healthcare professional. |