I love to snack and I guess I'm pretty good at making healthy snack choices for myself. Kids, on the other hand, require a bit of coaching as to what constitutes a healthy snack. Pre-dinner time is the worst, when kids turn into beggars looking for handouts! So, to stave them off … [Read more...] about Healthy (and food allergy friendly) snack options for kids
Ask the Doc: Can a little gluten affect my blood test?
Q. Can one or two recent "glutenings" create a positive TTG test even if I've been really compliant for 4 years? A. It depends on how intense were your "glutenings"! A few crumbs here and there, or a huge serving of pasta, with several slices of bread, or a piece of cake, can … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Can a little gluten affect my blood test?
It’s not all in your head. It could be gluten.
"It's all in your head" is the response more than one patient has received from a doctor after hearing about the patient's health problems. I have heard this story from people who write to me looking for answers, and the fact that a doctor could be so dismissive of one's … [Read more...] about It’s not all in your head. It could be gluten.
Sensitive Sweets Bakery caters to food allergies
Walking into a bakery and choosing anything from the case is no big deal for most people, but for the first time ever in my soon-to-be 7 year old daughter's life, she was able to do just that last Saturday. Sensitive Sweets, located in Orange County, California, is a dedicated … [Read more...] about Sensitive Sweets Bakery caters to food allergies
What’s for gluten-free breakfast?
Did you know that breakfast cereal was invented only a little over 100 years ago? What was intended as a health food has become, for most Americans, a meal of sugary processed grains devoid of real nutrition. Bright unnatural colors, marshmallow or chocolate bits and prizes are … [Read more...] about What’s for gluten-free breakfast?
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