Are you really allergic to dairy or just intolerant? Can headaches, joint pain or fatigue be signs of hidden allergies? And what about those online food intolerance tests … should you trust them? In this episode, Dr Helen breaks down the confusing world of food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities with real clarity and evidence. We cover: - Whether allergies can show up as migraines, fatigue, gut issues, or even mood changes - Why allergies are on the rise - The truth about IgG testing and other common myths - Whether it’s safe to give babies peanut or egg before age 1 and why early exposure matters - How to approach elimination diets, food challenges and reintroductions safely - The emotional toll of allergies on families, and where to find support We also dive into rising allergy rates, the hygiene hypothesis, environmental triggers (yes, even plant-based proteins), and what’s actually working in clinics today, from immunotherapy to support networks. If you or someone you love is navigating the food allergy maze, this one is packed with actionable, science-based insights. Dr Helen Evans-Howells is a GP with a Master's in Allergy (with distinction) from Southampton University, where she also trained and worked with the hospital’s allergy team for over four years. She now runs a specialist allergy clinic offering food immunotherapy for children and lectures widely across the UK and internationally. Dr Helen is a trustee for Anaphylaxis UK, Chair of its Clinical and Scientific Panel, and previously chaired the Primary Care Group of the British Society of Allergy. ________________________________________________________________________ LEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://tdk.link/mealplan_yt 🔥 Learn about Inflammation - FREE 4 part mini-series here: https://tdk.link/infl_series_yt 🥑 Heal yourself with food: https://tdk.link/heal_yt 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://tdk.link/pod_yt 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: https://tdk.link/web_yt 📚 Check out my cookbooks: https://tdk.link/books_yt LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://tdk.link/tdk_insta_yt 📹 Subscribe: https://tdk.link/ytsubscribe 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://tdk.link/tdk_fb_yt 🐦 Twitter: https://tdk.link/tdk_tw_yt 👔 LinkedIn: https://tdk.link/tdk_li_yt