Nuts and Seeds Guide: Protein, Allergies & Health Facts

Nuts and seeds like pumpkin and flax are nutrient powerhouses, but they can trigger allergies or digestive issues. Explore the protein benefits of pumpkin seeds and learn which nuts may impact estrogen or gout levels.

Spices to Avoid When Allergic to Peanuts

Published Jul,18 2011 | By Dana Severson

Peanuts are one of the eight most common foods known to trigger an allergic response. With this type of allergy, your body misidentifies the protein in peanuts as harmful, triggering an abnormal immune response.