Did you know that... You have a brain in your gut? Some people have poo transplants? Certain foods can give you superpowers? Have You Ever Seen a Bee with Hives? gives you the scoop on poop to help you become a food allergy expert and TAKE CONTROL of your life. Dive into the always amazing, sometimes surprising and often downright disgusting world of digestion and allergies to find out how the food factory inside your body works and what you can do to keep it HAPPY. Learn to: Eat right for your body and mind, so you feel great Be confident telling other people about your food allergies Check packaging and labels so you know which foods are safe for you to eat Keep the microbes in your gut happy and be a SUPERPOOPER!
Davina Steel is a biochemist and nutritionist turned FREE FROM baker who is on a mission to show everyone how fascinating science is. Dealing with her own allergies and meeting allergic pupils has inspired Davina to focus on writing, drawing and telling amazing true stories to help young people approach food safely and with confidence. Most of her writing involves gross stuff because the world IS gross!
Introduction - Part One: You're A Food Factory - 1 What's Going On In The Food Factory? - 2 We've All Got Two Brains - 3 Would You Eat Poo? - Part Two: Eat your Body Happy - 4 Eat Dirt - 5 Leaky Gut - 6 Fixing The Holes - Part Three: Allergies and Other Ailments - 7 What is an Immune System? - 8 Allergies, Anaphylaxis And Auto-Injectors - 9 Autoimmune Disease, Intolerance And Sensitivity - 10 When Food Muddles Your Brain - Part Four: Swapping Food - 11 Catching The Culprits - 12 The Top Allergens And Some Swaps - 13 Understanding Food Labels - 14 Superfoods And Supplements - Part Five: Telling Others - 15 Confiding With Confidence - 16 Beating The Bullies - 17 Can Someone Please Bring Food I Can Eat? - Conclusion - Exclusive Extras - Thanks - A Quick CUPPA - The Author
"Davina understands this age group completely. She explains complex and emotive subjects with lightness and humour." - Hannah Maddon, mother to multiple-allergy girls Zara (age nine) and Amelia (age 11) "This book is a revelation. It's easy to read and I've learnt so much. We've shared a few belly laughs and we're more chilled about Arun looking after himself. My allergy boy wants his book back!" - Dhruv Balakrishnan, known for stealing his children's books. Father to Arun (age 10) who wants his parents to stop following him everywhere! "I've been waiting for years for this book. My two feisty lads are going to get themselves in trouble with food one day so we're reading the book together." - Sara Brown, mother to Joey (age seven and three-quarters, plus one week) and Jimmy (age eight and nine-twelfths)
