Food allergies: ‘Add peas to labels after my boy’s brush with death’

Food allergies: ‘Add peas to labels after my boy’s brush with death’

Handout Nine-year-old Rex is allergic to peas and lentils One morning before school, Rex, aged nine, ate a hot cross bun. Minutes later, he was struggling to breathe and went into anaphylactic shock. Rex is allergic is to peas and lentils – ingredients you would not commonly expect to find in a hot cross bun. … Read more

Can You Eat Pigeon Peas If You Have Breast Cancer?

Can You Eat Pigeon Peas If You Have Breast Cancer?

SOURCES: International Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment: “Dietary Patterns and Breast Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review.” Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology: “The pros and cons of phytoestrogens.” American Cancer Society: “Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice.” JoAnna Hazard, MS, RD, LDN, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Philadelphia. Journal of Nutrition: “Physiological concentrations … Read more