Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food labels can help you understand the relationship between certain nutrients and diseases. And now, food labels are supposed to be much better at warning people who have food allergies about ingredients that may be dangerous to them.
As of January 2006, food manufacturers must disclose in plain language whether products contain any of the top...
This is Part Three of a 3-Part series on Modified Foods for Food Allergies. Part One is about genetically modified peanuts. Part Two is... Read more »
This is Part One of a weekly, 3-Part Series on Modified Foods For Food Allergies. Part Two is about fermenting soy to reduce... Read more »
In my previous blog post, I talked about my daughter Meredith's diagnosis of milk and egg allergies. Based on Meredith's symptoms when... Read more »
Imagine your throat closing up and having difficulty breathing from eating something as innocent as a homemade cookie. People who suffer... Read more »
Allergic reactions to ingredients in the foods you eat can range from mild to severe; they can even be life-threatening in some cases. But... Read more »
After my son was diagnosed with food allergies, our traveling days came to an abrupt halt. To get back in the swing of things, we started slowly... Read more »
Revised in January of 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requirements take some of the guesswork out of label... Read more »
Thanksgiving can be a time of family togetherness and hosts of good company and good food. But for people with food allergies, it can also be a time... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A food allergy is an exaggerated immune response triggered by eggs, peanuts, milk, or some other specific food. Alternative Names ... Read more »