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Other common allergies

Although any food can potentially trigger an allergy, 90 percent of the life-threatening reactions are caused by eight foods: peanuts, eggs, milk, wheat, tree nuts, soy, fish and shellfish, according to the American Federal Drug Administration.

Seafood allergy

In Southern Africa there are more than 2 000 species of fish, more than 5 000 species of mollusk and 2 500 species of crustaceans. Some are delicious – a few can be deadly.

Maize not so amazing for some

Most people are aware of common allergies like wheat, peanut and milk allergies, but maize allergy, which is admittedly less common, is also an allergy that should be kept in mind.

Do greens make you groan?

Fruit and vegetables give you more than curly hair and pink cheeks. These foods form the basis of a healthy diet. But greens can also wreak havoc in your body.

Allergic to preservatives?

Does your nose close up when you have a cold drink? Or do you start to wheeze when you eat pickles? You could be suffering from an undiagnosed preservative allergy.

Salicylates - friend or foe?

Salicylates are chemical compounds used in painkillers. They also occur naturally in some foods. Though salicylates may be beneficial to some, they can be dangerous to others.

Eight foods, 90% of allergies

Although any food can potentially trigger an allergy, 90 percent of the life-threatening reactions are caused by eight foods.

Allergic to potatoes?

Potatoes have always been regarded as one of the least allergenic foods at our disposal. It is therefore quite surprising that allergens have now been identified in these veggies.

The lowdown on maize allergies

Most people are aware of common allergies like wheat, peanut and milk allergies, but maize allergy, which is admittedly less common, is also an allergy that should be kept in mind.

Allergic to food additives?

What are food additives? Most people will answer, "Preservatives added to food, that cause allergies." There are two things wrong with this answer, writes DietDoc.

Infant cow's milk protein allergy

If your child has been diagnosed with cow's milk protein allergy, it is essential to avoid all cow's and goat's milk (which contains similar allergic proteins), DietDoc advises.