The Nutri Centre

In conjunction with Allergy UK, The Nutri Centre will be supporting Food Intolerance Awareness Week (23rd-29th January 2012) at our Tesco Extra Dudley Store, helping Dudley residents identify and eliminate problem foods from their diet.



Recent research conducted by Allergy UK reveals that a staggering 45% of the UK population suffer some form of food intolerance[i] with symptoms ranging from fatigue, bloating and IBS, to eczema, joint pain and arthritis. Head nutritionist at The Nutri Centre, Shona Wilkinson, believes that food intolerance is often overlooked by GPs, “Many people will visit their doctor with digestive problems and will be given medication to treat these symptoms. Food intolerance is often not tested and so the symptoms persist.

Monday 23rd: Meet the nutritionists. Nutritionists will be available all day to talk to customers about the range of symptoms associated with food intolerance and will be providing personal expert advice for visitors in-store.




Tuesday 24th: Afternoon tea. ‘Free From’ afternoon tea will be available from 2pm featuring a selection of gluten and yeast free sandwiches and cakes, and lactose and caffeine free tea. Many people diagnosed with a food intolerance can experience difficulties finding new foods to cater for their diet, and may miss staple foods such as bread and milk. The afternoon tea is a great opportunity to try out some delicious substitutes and find out about ‘free-from’ foods – one of the most popular ranges at The Nutri Centre Dudley.



Friday 27th: Kids day. Recognising food intolerance in children. Expert advice will be available to help parents offer tasty alternatives to foods that seem to trigger symptoms. Free product samples such as dairy and lactose free milk will be available to taste in-store. There’s an opportunity for parents to find out more about childhood food intolerances, speak to the experts and take away some free-from food recipes that kids will love.

All events will be held at: The Nutri Centre, Tesco Extra Dudley, Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4RP

To book your visit to the event or to arrange an interview with one of the in-store nutritionists please email Ruth Delacour or Rachel Bonny at CCD Public Relations: ruth@ccdpr.com / rachel@ccdpr.com. Goody bags and prizes are also available throughout the week.


[i] Allergy UK, http://www.foodintoleranceawareness.org/