Gluten-free scones
Gluten-free scones 45 minutes makes 12 medium scones Ingredients 2½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour salt ¼ cup caster sugar 2 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 30 g butter, chopped 1 egg, beaten lightly 1⅓ cups buttermilk (approximately) 3 tbsp mixed fresh...
Latest awareness campaigns by allergy awareness advocate Shiv Sewlal
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Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini and Corn Fritters PICKY EATING SOLUTIONS? Fritters are a must in any family's armamentarium for quick, vegetables-packed meals. The principles are easy: 2-3 cups grated veges plus one egg (or flax seed egg), seasoning or spices and 1/2 -3/4 cup flour (this...
Can food products be ‘hypoallergenic’, or claim to be ‘allergen-free’?
Claims such as ‘hypoallergenic’, ‘non-allergenic’ or ‘allergen-free’ on food products may immediately draw the attention of allergic individuals or their caregivers. However, sometimes there is a disconnect between what consumers think these various statements mean,...
Creamy Tomato and Carrot Soup
Creamy Tomato and Carrot SoupCreamy Tomato and Carrot Soup Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan There is nothing like a warm bowl of creamy dairy free tomato and carrot soup on a winters day. This richly flavored soup is perfect with toast and bread sticks. Ingredients 450g...
The Bland and the Bizarre World of Allergy
The Bland What is all the fuss about allergy? Snotty noses and itchy rashes certainly don’t seem as important as other healthcare conditions. Firstly, allergic disorders are common. Asthma remains the commonest chronic health condition in childhood. And allergic...
Nut free granola bars
Nut free granola bars Nut free granola bars Wheat free, egg free, nut free, milk free These delicious granola bars make a great addition to lunch boxes or as a tea-time treat. Flaxseeds are used to bind the ingredients in the absence of egg. Flax seeds are very high...
World Allergy Week – Radio Interviews
Listen to the Interview here: Cape Talk: https://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cape-Talk-Pippa-Hudson-Health-and-Wellness-Anaphylaxis-Prof-Claudia-Gray-18-June-2021.m4a Channel Africa:...
Life-threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, under the spotlight
World Allergy Week 13-19 June 2021 focus on anaphylaxis risks, treatment, and prevention Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction to food, insect venom and medications, and around the world, the number of people who experience anaphylaxis is rising....
Anaphylaxis Awareness Video. Be Aware, Be Prepared, Save Lives!
Prof Claudia Gray, Paediatrician and Allergist highlights the importance of Anaphylaxis Awareness this World Allergy Week 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_PPKjvYNQ&ab_channel=AllergyFoundationofSouthAfrica
Anaphylaxis Parent Story – what emotions do parents go through?
Prof Claudia Gray interviews Anaphylaxis parent Linda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn7qHO1FyNI&ab_channel=AllergyFoundationofSouthAfrica
Anaphylaxis child sufferer – Horry
Prof Claudia Gray interviews Anaphylaxis patient Horry who as several allergies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quISBVwJfw0&ab_channel=AllergyFoundationofSouthAfrica
Anaphylaxis patient interview with Catherine
Prof Claudia Gray interviews Anaphylaxis sufferer Catherine who shares her most frightening incident. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqQzW-8JSA&ab_channel=AllergyFoundationofSouthAfrica
Generous donation makes breathing easier for South African asthma patients
Generous donation makes breathing easier for South African asthma patients At the height of lockdown in 2020, the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) did something that at first glance, was unusual but on reflection was in keeping with the mandate of an NPO...
Uncovering asthma misconceptions this World Asthma Day
Uncovering asthma misconceptions this World Asthma Day Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions World Asthma Day (WAD) (May 5, 2021) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) (www.ginasthma.org), a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in...
Easy creamy potato soup
Easy creamy potato souphttps://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/creamy-potato-soup.jpg Easy creamy potato soup Wheat & gluten free, egg free, nut free & milk free option Made with humble ingredients, but ultra-nourishing and flavourful,...
Ratatouille with rice
Ratatouille with Ricehttps://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ratatouille-with-rice.png Ratatouille with rice 1 hour serves 2 to 4 An easy-to-prep dish with lots of good antioxidants and vitamins. Free of common allergens. Ingredients 2 tbsp...
The truth about preventing allergies
The truth about preventing allergies Allergic diseases are long-term health conditions which may change in pattern and severity over time. Although they can be managed with the correct treatment, in most cases a cure is not possible. In the past there was a rise in...
Going Healthy After a Lockdown Festive Season
Going Healthy After a Lockdown Festive Season For many people diagnosed with Coeliac disease, weight loss is a common symptom. Once diagnosis is made it takes a while to get nutritionally sound and restore weight to healthy. In the past there were very few gluten free...
Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia (Milk, Egg, Nut Free)
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia (milk, egg, nut free) https://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Focaccia-recipe-.jpg Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread similar in style and texture to pizza. Focaccia can be served as a side dish, as a...