My memory of fish sticks is the processed perfectly-machine-cut kind that they served in my elementary school cafeteria. A peek at the ingredients of those fish sticks would reveal a long list that includes gluten, dairy, MSG, and preservatives. But you can make healthy fish … [Read more...] about Simple Corn Flake Crusted Fish Sticks Recipe (gluten, dairy, and egg-free too!)
Turning off food allergies – have researchers found a way?
Researchers were able to turn off peanut allergy in mice by tricking their immune systems into thinking the nut proteins were not a threat to the body. The researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine attached peanut proteins onto white blood cells and then … [Read more...] about Turning off food allergies – have researchers found a way?
I’ve accidentally eaten gluten … what can I do??
It happens. You accidentally eat gluten, and you become sick. Is there anything you can do? The following is an email I received from a concerned mother, whose daughter suffered recently from an accidental gluten ingestion: My daughter has just made a transatlantic flight … [Read more...] about I’ve accidentally eaten gluten … what can I do??
SunButter Balls Recipe – A healthy and allergen-free snack
These SunButter Balls are much better than Schweddy Balls ;) and they are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut and peanut-free, and soy-free! The credit for this recipe goes to my sister, Leslie, who lovingly adapted it so that my daughter could eat it too. She also used … [Read more...] about SunButter Balls Recipe – A healthy and allergen-free snack
How to navigate Halloween with food allergies
Halloween is an exciting time for kids, but can also be a tough one for kids with food allergies and sensitivities, and a very stressful time for their parents. So, how does a gluten-free mom of a daughter with severe food allergies handle Halloween? Let me share some of my … [Read more...] about How to navigate Halloween with food allergies
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