Remember when being allergic to something meant you’d break out in hives or end up in A&E—not just feel “a bit bloated”? Yeah, those were the days.
Now, we’ve entered a new era of designer allergies. One day, someone watches a Kardashian documentary about the evils of gluten, and the next day—bam!—half of London “can’t digest wheat.” Funny how no one had a problem with toast until it became trendy to say you do.
Let’s get this straight: unless your doctor says otherwise, bread isn’t plotting against you. And if you don’t actually have celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or a real allergy, you probably don’t need to live on air and the vegan bakes alone.
Here’s a wild idea: nature knows what it’s doing. Nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies—they’ve been feeding humans long before influencers started posting breakfast bowls that look like art projects. These foods are not your enemy. They’re the reason you can get up and scroll through those posts in the first place.
So, unless your immune system truly has beef with almonds, stop pretending you’re allergic just to stand out at brunch. It’s not a personality trait—it’s a diagnosis.
Enjoy the crunch of real food, the sweetness of nature (and yes, even the occasional slice of healthy cake), and be grateful that your body isn’t trying to sabotage you.
Because honestly? Some ingredients we can’t change—but your attitude toward them definitely can.
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