Fish and Shellfish Allergies: What You Need to Know
Fish and shellfish allergies are among the most common food allergies in adults globally, and both are recognised as separate major allergens under UK food l...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vanda’s Kitchen Journal — your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside London’s nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
Mustard Allergy: The Allergen Hiding in Your Condiments
Mustard allergy is one of the less discussed of the 14 major allergens, yet it's one of the most difficult to avoid in restaurant and processed food settings...
Milk Allergy vs Lactose Intolerance: Understanding the Difference
Milk allergy and lactose intolerance are among the most commonly confused dietary conditions, yet they are fundamentally different — different causes, differ...
Soya Allergy: Managing One of the Most Common Hidden Allergens
Soya is one of the most pervasive allergens in the modern food supply — present in an extraordinary range of products, often under unfamiliar names, and used...
Egg Allergy: A Complete Guide to Symptoms and Egg-Free Eating
Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children, affecting approximately 1–2% of children in the UK. Most children outgrow it — around 70% b...
Sesame Allergy: Symptoms, Foods to Avoid, and Safe Alternatives
Sesame allergy is the 14th major allergen regulated under UK food law, and it's on the rise — particularly in children, alongside the more widely recognised ...
Nut-Free Birthday Party Food Ideas: Safe and Delicious Celebrations
Planning a child's birthday party when guests have nut allergies requires care — but it doesn't require compromise on fun, flavour, or celebration. Genuinely...
Childhood Food Allergies: A Guide for Schools and Parents
Food allergies affect approximately 7-8% of UK children — in a school of 300 pupils, that's 21-24 children. Anaphylaxis hospital admissions have increased 72...
Food Labelling UK Law: What Businesses Need to Know
UK food labelling law changed fundamentally in October 2021 with the introduction of Natasha's Law, following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an al...
Catering for Dietary Requirements: The Complete Guide for Event Planners
Planning food for an event where guests have varied dietary requirements — vegan, gluten-free, halal, nut-free, dairy-free — can feel overwhelming. With the ...
Nut-Free Shop London: A Safe Space for Nut Allergy Sufferers
For anyone with a nut allergy, walking into a food shop and knowing that every single item is safe to eat is a rare and genuinely valuable experience. Most p...
Gluten-Free Shop London: Where to Find Safe Food in the City
Finding a shop in central London where you can walk in and choose from a wide range of genuinely gluten-free options is genuinely difficult. Most cafés and s...