What are the most common food allergies and intolerances

Eating a little of everything in the right quantities is the basic rule for a healthy and balanced diet. However, there are cases in which, due to allergies or intolerances, it is always good to stay away from some foods and also from some food preparations. But what are the most common food allergies and intolerances?

In this regard, and first of all, it must be said that food allergy and intolerance are not the same thing. As for the allergy, for it to be such, there is a response and therefore a reaction on the part of the immune system. With food intolerance, however, the immune system is not involved. And it often occurs due to the excessive amount of food consumed.

Here are the most common food allergies and intolerances

In detail, the most common food allergies range from foods such as milk and eggs, to peanuts and wheat. Common food allergies are also those concerning fruit, and in particular peaches, apricots, kiwis and even dried fruit such as walnuts and pine nuts. Also common is the allergy to fish and shellfish which can cause itching, hives, eczema formation and even respiratory problems in case of severe reaction.

Compared to allergy, intolerance is however less dangerous for health. For example, those who are allergic to strawberries and eat them can risk serious consequences in the worst case. While those who are intolerant to strawberries, or to any other food, do not notice anything but poor digestion when they overdo the quantity.

Intolerance, therefore, in the stomach triggers a toxic reaction, while the allergic one, involving the immune system, is not a toxic reaction. As it affects the antibody system that causes various symptoms. And among these the dizziness, the vomiting, the diarrhea, the nausea and swelling on limited parts of the body.

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