Food labelling and allergens
Food labelling and allergens Coping with food allergies can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding food labels. AFSA investigates what information is and isn’t required on food labelling, as well as food industry regulations with regards to...
AFSA News – August 2018
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Is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march?
Is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march? Food for thought - is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march? Atopic March, sometimes called Allergic March, refers to the natural history or typical progression of allergic diseases that often...
Allergies in a Breastfed baby
Allergies in a Breastfed baby There is evidence that allergens can be transmitted via breast milk. However, allergens are usually transmitted in a highly processed form which is tolerated well by the vast majority of infants. Occasionally, exclusively breast fed...
Baked sweet potatoes with spinach, leeks, white beans and coriander tahini
Baked sweet potatoes with spinach, leeks, white beans and coriander tahini https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/baked-sweet-potato-1-AFSA.jpg For our breastfeeding moms…leafy greens like spinach, swiss chard, kale and broccoli are filled...
Kids With Food Allergies Survey
[/ ]https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Survey-Icon-01-300x300.png Kids With Food Allergies Survey Dear Participant, We are conducting an anonymous parental survey regarding living with children with food allergies. This study is designed to...
Living With Asthma
The aim of this video is to develop awareness regarding severe allergic asthma at a psycho-social level and to improve asthma self-management. The video depicts real life stories of two South African families living with severe asthma....
Faces of Anaphylaxis
Faces of Anaphylaxis True life stories of South African families living with anaphylaxis and aims to highlight that anaphylaxis is not only a First-World problem. Medical content to help you understand anaphylaxis better - presented by Prof Mike Levin (Allergist)
A Guide To Using An Epipen
A Guide To Using An Epipen Instructional video by Prof Mike Levin (Allergist) on how to use an auto-injector or Epipen. Watch Video
Learn more about your microbiome
Learn more about your microbiome Background of the microbiome: As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), non-communicable diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, mental disorders and respiratory diseases account for 71% of all deaths globally....
Super-Fast Broccoli Soup
Super-Fast Broccoli Soup Whilst most hearty broths benefit from a significant time simmering on the hob, this simple soup is actually one of the few dishes to taste better from less cooking time – overcooked broccoli is never a pleasant experience. Omit the cream if...
Kids and allergies, by the season
Updated 9 December 2025 Kids and allergies, by the season This year-round guide will tell you what common allergens you can expect and when. For the millions of SA children with seasonal allergies, a change of season means more than a change of scenery. Differences in...
AFSA News – July 2018
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World Allergy Week With Prof Peter – April 2018
World Allergy Week - April 2018 Cape Talk chats to Prof J Peter about clinical immunology. Prof Peter - World Allergy Week - Groot FM - 24 April 2018 Prof Peter - Channel Africa - 24 April 2018
AFSA News – June 2018
MamaMagic Expo at the Dome in Joburg Thanks to all who visited and participated at our stand at the MamaMagic expo in Joburg. We had an awesome response and numerous requests for information and many questions were answered by our medical team of Dr Gloria...
Allergies, anxieties and fears
Allergies, anxieties and fears My phone rings and it’s my son’s school on the caller ID. My immediate thought is that he has been given something containing nuts. Unfortunately my intuition is correct and we spend the rest of the day in the doctors’ rooms. Whilst...
Food allergen safety training – the AFSA seal of approval
Food allergen safety training – the AFSA seal of approval More and more people, and especially children, are having allergic reactions to certain foods - in fact food allergies among children have increased by 50% over the past 15 years! The number of children being...
Eczema Observation Study
Eczema Observation Study
Tomato & Olive Gluten-Free Loaf
Tomato & Olive Gluten-Free Loaf Ingredients: 450 g Orgran gluten free All Purpose Plain Flour, plus extra to dust 10 g instant yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp table salt 250 ml lukewarm water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced 10 black olives,...
HAE – a South African Perspective – from a patient point of view
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that is passed on genetically and triggers recurrent swelling (angioedema) of the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs that can be very severe. The swelling can occur in the face, the throat, on the arms and legs and in...