Popular Aussie influencer has serious medical episode in New York after making a common mistake at her hotel READ MORE: Laura Henshaw reveals why she wants to remain 'child-free' By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 00:52, 8 November 2024 | Updated: 00:54, 8 November 2024 e-mail View comments A popular Australian fitness influencer has suffered a medical episode before competing in New York Marathon. Laura Henshaw, 31, was almost rushed to hospital after accidentally consuming a yoghurt which contained cashew nuts. 'I have a nut allergy and I had been drinking these prebiotic yoghurt drinks, they’re high in carbohydrates,' Laura explained.
'Had a sip, I was like, let me just check it doesn't have nuts or traces, not worth risking it before the marathon. I look down and see it contains cashews. I ran to the bathroom and spat it out.
' Laura said that despite only taking one sip she later began feeling extremely ill, making her worried she would be too sick to run in the marathon . 'I almost ended up in hospital and almost did not make it to the start line. Because I took such a big mouthful, some of it had gone down my throat, I started to feel so nauseous and later started vomiting,' she said.
Fortunately, Laura said an extra hour of sleep due to daylight savings left her feeling better in the morning and she was able to successfully complete her run in the world famous race. 'I was able to do the Marathon! We can laugh now but goodness I was so sure throughou.