Now that my daughter is in preschool, we are on the birthday party circuit. Telling her she can't have a piece of cake or cupcake because of her food allergies would be upsetting (for both me and her), which is why I make sure that I always have cupcakes on hand. Here's how you … [Read more...] about Get your allergy-free cupcakes ready
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I don’t believe in colic!
Knowing that I helped someone keeps me motivated to keep raising awareness about the effects of food on people's health and happiness. Yesterday I received an email from a friend of mine thanking me. Here is what she said: Now you’re probably wondering what I’m thanking you … [Read more...] about I don’t believe in colic!
Get your allergen-free summer treats ready
Maybe I'm jumping the gun a little bit on summer, but we just had a record-breaking heat wave here in northern California (it was 97 degrees in San Francisco one day!), which prompted me to start stocking and making summer treats. When you are a kid with food allergies, running … [Read more...] about Get your allergen-free summer treats ready
How would you react to changing your diet?
Nobody wants to have a food allergy or gluten intolerance and have to eliminate something from their diet. But what I find interesting is the reaction that people have if it is suggested that their or their children's health problems (like rashes, eczema, asthma, stomachaches, … [Read more...] about How would you react to changing your diet?
Will your child outgrow egg allergy?
Remember the slogan "the incredible edible egg"? Well, not so incredible or edible in my household since my child is allergic to them. I have hopes that she will outgrow her egg allergy, but really, in the back of my mind, I am doubtful. Kids with egg allergy can become egg … [Read more...] about Will your child outgrow egg allergy?
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