Oscar winning British actor Ben Kingsley has had to miss out on chef David George Gordon’s chocolate tarantulas because he’s allergic to shellfish. Gordon cooked up bug delicacies and served them from a truck at the red carpet screenings, delighting many stars and film fans with how tasty he could make spiders and crickets.
Kingsley was quite looking forward to a bug bite until his doctor told him one nibble could kill him, reports femalefirstc.co.uk. ‘I’m not allowed to (eat them)… Arachnida (spiders and scorpions) are the same family as shellfish and I can’t eat them,’ he said.
What is an allergy?
An allergy is a spontaneous response of the immune system towards substances that are usually harmless in nature. The immune cells of the body recognize these substances (called allergens) dangerous and try to get rid of them by releasing an antibody called IgE and other inflammatory chemicals that damage the neighbouring tissues and trigger allergic symptoms.
Symptoms of allergies:
Symptoms of allergies are triggered depending on the part of the system the allergen targets.
- Dust, seasonal and pet allergy can cause congestion, runny nose, swollen eyes, watery eyes, throat irritation and blocked nose.
- Food allergy can cause mouth and throat irritation, swelling of the mouth, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhea. Some food allergens can also trigger respiratory symptoms like wheezing, runny nose, sneezing and coughing. Read more about Allergies — types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
With inputs from IANS
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