The 4th of July is near. This makes me think of freedom... which makes me think of being allergy-free! Believe it or not, thinking of freedom from food allergies makes me joyous. Even though at times I feel a loss of freedom when I have to avoid gluten, or when my daughter can't … [Read more...] about Celebrate freedom with an allergy-free BBQ!
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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!
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?
Someday everyone can eat soy… yeah, right
According to a recent news article, research out of Illinois and Madrid shows that fermenting soybeans reduces the allergenicity of the beans by breaking down the proteins into small pieces so that they don't provoke an allergic reaction. This research suggests that soy products … [Read more...] about Someday everyone can eat soy… yeah, right
Martha disappoints
Last week I wrote about Martha Stewart's competition that could potentially launch a magazine for people with food sensitivities. The allergy-free magazine idea won 57% of the popular vote, but they declared a tie between it and a pet-centered magazine and pet products. On TV … [Read more...] about Martha disappoints
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