Living with Nut Allergies

Publicity about the problems faced by people who are allergic to nuts has been growing in recent years, highlighted by newspaper reports of the tragic, sudden deaths of a number of young, healthy people.

The general public is far more aware than ever before that these allergies are serious, life-threatening, and on the increase. This book gives much needed information about the factors that put people at particular risk of developing the allergy, what forms allergic reactions can take and how to prepare for and cope with an attack.

There is information on related allergies, and special advice for pregnant women and for parents of children with nut allergies.

Details are also given of foods that are hidden sources of nuts and there are recipes for nut-free cooking, which should be of help to vegetarians looking for alternative protein sources.