Two years ago, when my daughter was 18 months old, she had a skin-prick test to check for food allergies. At that time the results showed that she was very allergic to cashews, eggs, avocado and shellfish. The eggs and avocado I had already figured out by her reactions when she … [Read more...] about Now she’s allergic to peanuts too
Gluten-free art supplies for school
It's back to school time and time to make sure that the products used in the classroom are safe for kids with food allergies! The main concern with classroom supplies is gluten or wheat because wheat flour is a common ingredient in craft supplies. Some kids cannot make contact … [Read more...] about Gluten-free art supplies for school
Gluten and sleep disturbance
Someone asked me recently if there is a connection between gluten intolerance and restless sleep or other sleep disturbances. Yes, was my immediate answer, based on my own experience and that of my friend's husband. I then did a search to see if there were any studies related to … [Read more...] about Gluten and sleep disturbance
Gluten-free crackers
I used to love Wheat Thins and Triscuits until I found out they were killing me (okay, that might be a little dramatic... Saltines and Ritz are partially to blame!). Crackers are everywhere -- at parties on hors d'oeuvre trays next to the cheese or dip, in grocery stores that … [Read more...] about Gluten-free crackers
Tips for traveling with celiac disease or food allergies
Going on a trip? Whether you or your children have celiac disease, gluten or other food intolerance or food allergies, travel is something that requires extra meal planning and safety preparation. As an example, this is what I bring when we travel by airplane: Food … [Read more...] about Tips for traveling with celiac disease or food allergies
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