Flourless Decadent Christmas Chocolate Cake
Flourless Decadent Christmas Chocolate Cake Free from gluten, nuts, soya (contains eggs and dairy) https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AFSA-Decadent-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe.jpg Ingredients 200 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 200 g...
Introducing Egg at 6 months old
Introducing Egg at 6 months old Grow Great has run a campaign which promotes the South African National Department of Health and the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines recommendation of introducing eggs from 6 months of age as healthy and nutritious...
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter [/ ]
Allergies – The Scourge of Modern Living
Allergies – The Scourge of Modern Living Allergies seem to be increasing around the world, including in developing countries such as South Africa. Various “waves” of this allergy epidemic have been described; initially for asthma and eczema, and more recently for food...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet The human diet has been constantly changing over the centuries and so have our dietary sources of fatty acids. Research indicates that the diet of our ‘hunter-gatherer’ ancestors was relatively low in saturated fat but contained...
Omega-3 Rich Snacks
Omega-3 Rich Snacks Omega-3 fatty acids are found to have a positive effect in a number of inflammatory diseases, including asthma and allergies. Their benefits extend to other diseases which include depression, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimers...
Air Pollution and the Developing child
Air Pollution and the Developing child Not only does air pollution negatively affect the developing lungs and brain, it also compounds the effects of aeroallergens to worsen asthma and allergic rhinitis. Read more about the effects of pollution on children. [/ ]
Itching, sneezing, rubbing, wheezing: should I take an antihistamine?
Itching, sneezing, rubbing, wheezing: should I take an antihistamine? What is histamine and what is an antihistamine? Histamine is an enzyme, occurring naturally in the body in low amounts. It is secreted normally by many cells of the human body. Some of these cells...
AFSA News – November 2018
https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AFSA-NEWS-Icon-1-150x150.png AFSA News - November 2018 [/ ][/ ]https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MamaMagic-more-pics-on-FB.jpg MamaMagic Expo Cape Town Thanks to all who...
Emollients in SA – Matching Cream to patients
Emollients in SA – Matching Cream to patients (Content updated in March 2025) The Emollient Prescriber, maps the South African landscape of emollients and studies patient perceptions of different base-ingredients in emollients. It was approved by the University of...
Probiotic Use and the Gut Microbiota
Probiotic Use and the Gut Microbiota The gut microbiome is a community of billions of bacteria and fungi that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. They have an influence on metabolism, body weight, immunity, appetite and mood. The more richly diverse this community of...
Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Avocado Burritos
Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Avocado Burritos https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sweeet-Potato-Avo-Black-Bean-Burrito-300x300.jpg A quick and easy vegetarian recipe for a midweek, healthy lunch. The star of the dish is the mighty avocado!...
Allergy sufferers – know your pollen counts
Spring has arrived and the pollen season is now in full swing. Grass and tree pollen levels are currently high. We know this, not only because seasonal hay fever sufferers are sneezing, but because in Cape Town we have weekly pollen monitoring. Pollen is identified...
Regulations for food chains preparing food on their premises
Regulations for food chains preparing food on their premises Following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, Allergy UK are calling for changes to the food labelling regulations as they apply to chains preparing high volumes of food on their individual sites....
Woolworths Move for your Health 2018 walk/run
Woolworths Move for your Health 2018 walk/run 6 Week Training Program AFSA is supporting this initiative! As we engage in our lifestyle upgrade and continue to train for the “Woolworths Move for your Health 6km walk/run in proud association with SANParks” on Sunday 4...
AFSA News – September 2018
https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AFSA-NEWS-Icon-1-150x150.png AFSA News - September 2018 [/ ][/ ] AllPaeds/ALLSA/SAPA Congress – 29th August to 2nd September 2018 AFSA had a table at the AllPaeds/joint ALLSA and SAPA congress in Cape Town...
Living with peanut allergy and OIT – A mom’s point of view
Living with peanut allergy and OIT - A mom's point of view Since I was breastfeeding Mikey when we found out about his allergies (and there were many!), the specialist insisted that I exclude the allergens from my diet. While I mourned the loss of chocolate peanuts,...
Parents Allergy Action Plan
Parents Allergy Action Plan Helping parents and children with allergies in the school environment. Starting school for the first time can be a stressful and daunting affair, even for the hardiest of children. It is a time for children to leave the security of their...
Asthma and Diet
Asthma and Diet According to a study recently published in the European Respiratory Journal, adults with asthma who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains experience fewer asthma symptoms, and tend to have improved control over their condition. Adult...
Pomegranate and Chickpea Pilaf
Pomegranate and Chickpea Pilaf https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AFSA-Pomegranate-and-chickpea-Pilaf-Recipe.jpg Free from gluten, eggs, peanuts, dairy, soy and tree nuts. This dish is healthy as a vegetarian light meal or as an...