Asparagus allergy occurs when this spring vegetable belonging to the same family as that of onions and garlic, is consumed raw. Two proteins namely Aspa o 1.01 and Aspa o 1.02 are found..
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Palm oil is derived from the palm kernel, and it is highly saturated. Considered healthy by many people, palm oil…
Barley allergy occurs when our immune system mistakenly identifies the proteins present in barley as being harmful and tends to react to it. Barley, incidentally, is a health drink, often taken by patients who are recovering from some illness…
Kiwi fruit is also known as Chinese gooseberry as it owes its origin to China. This fruit has of course been commercially developed and is being exported to New Zealand. The fruit is named after the national bird of New Zealand called Kiwi. One takes the..
Lentil is a type of pulse rich in proteins and iron. It also contains dietary fiber, minerals, folate and vitamin B1. The Palouse region of eastern Washington is one of the most important producing..
Grape contains yeast, pesticides, molds and sulfites which are the chemicals which cause allergic reactions in some sensitive people. The immune system in these individuals mistakenly..
Allergies are undesirable chemical reactions produced the natural protection system of the body, the immune system. These reactions take place in people living with allergies when environmental..
Lettuce is a source of folic acid and vitamin A. It is also a low calorie food. But in some people who complain of lettuce allergy, the nutrients in this leaf vegetable are not tolerated by the body..
IgE is protein found in the blood. It is the main component of our body’s immune system in protection against allergies. One of the IgE mediated food allergies is Crustacean allergy. This article..
Fruits are some of the most nutritious food groups. They are rich in sugars, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. This is especially true for citrus fruits which are rich in vitamin C and are recommended as an important inclusion to the diet by most doctors. Fruits are in fact extremely important for healthy living. It is..
Rubber is quite a significant substance that we use, knowing or unknowingly, in many forms every day of our lives.…
Allergies are very common. Many people cannot take certain foods on account of being allergic to it. We are not only allergic to food items, but also the elements prevalent in the air can cause allergy..
Have you ever wondered why perfume causes allergy? Everyone enjoys wearing perfume. Whether it is a man or a woman,…
Brussel sprouts are vegetables belonging to the family of cabbage. They are rich sources of sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol known for anti-cancer and DNA repair properties. But, brussel..