With advice on allergy-free shopping and making sense of food labelling, this book has recipes for gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free and cow's milk-free diets. It covers common long-term conditions which may be triggered by specific foods, including eczema, asthma, migraines and hyperactivity.

40 per cent of the UK population suffer from some form of allery, a figure which is rising at an alarming 5 per cent per anum - Features gluten-free, wheat-free, egg free and cows' milk free diets with delicious recipes - Covers common long-term conditions which may be triggered by specific foods, including: eczema, asthma, migraine, hyperactivity and ailments of the digestive system - Recipes, clearly coded for use on diagnostic exclusion diets and the main allergy-free diets - Tips on allergy-free shopping and making sense of food labelling

Understanding and diagnosing food allergies: what is a food allergy?
the difference between a food allergy and intolerance
why some people suffer from allergies
why certain foods provoke allergic reactions. Common food-allergy conditions: skin, respiratory and bowel disorders
migraines
hyperactivity in children. Diagnosing food allergies: methods of medical diagnosis. Dietary manipulation: how changing your diet can alleviate allergic symptoms
maintaining a nutritionally-balanced diet. exclusion diets: keeping a food diary
basic exclusion diet
stricter exclusion diet. Commonly excluded foods and their alternatives: finding alternatives to problem foods
spotting hidden ingredients. Allergy treatment for babies, infants and children: breast feeding, weaning and introducing solids to babies with allergies
monitoring and assessment
reintroducing foods into a child's diet
gluten-free
lacto-/milk free
wheat-free
egg-free. Recipes: breakfasts
soups and starters
main meals
vegetarian dishes
salads and vegetables
desserts
baking
children's party food.