WINE ALLERGY OR WINE INTOLERANCE
There are many stories in the news about allergies, and this includes Wine Allergies. Oh the Horror! But it is true. Worst yet, some folks do not even know that they have Wine Allergies or Intolerances. So is it a Wine Allergy? Or a Wine Intolerance? Let's dive in! Unfortunately, this luscious glass of Red Wine can not be enjoyed by everyone. Photo comes from http://i.huffpost.com/gen/829452/images/o-GLASS-OF-WINE-facebook.jpg What is the Difference? Wine Allergy: If after drinking a glass of wine (Red Wine is usually the offender), you experience a flushing of the skin (a rosy glow), nasal congestion, diarrhea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and swelling of the lips, mouth, or throat, then by golly, the answer is yes. I mention Red Wine causing more issues than White Wine because the components making Red Wine come from the grape skins which may contribute to these reactions. These composites are left out of White Wine, because White Wine does not use grape skin