You can have a reaction to various foods, but it’s not always an allergy – the difference lies with your immune system.

“Milk, egg, wheat, and soy allergies are often outgrown in childhood,” says Wada. “Peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish allergies are more likely to persist into adulthood.” While the ...

“The eight most common allergens are milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, nuts and tree nuts. These are responsible for more than 90 per cent of food allergies globally,” says ...