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
Food Allergies
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?
My Starbucks Idea: gluten-free food
Yes, it was my idea that Starbucks should carry gluten-free foods... mine and a thousand other people's! I'm sure that every gluten-intolerant person has gone into a Starbucks and thought, "they should have gluten-free stuff here -- they would get so much business!" Well, … [Read more...] about My Starbucks Idea: gluten-free food
Peanut detector dogs are here!
A dog that can sniff out peanuts -- yes, it's true! In Texas they are training dogs to detect peanuts to keep peanut-allergic people safe. In addition to accompanying you to public places, your dog can sniff guests who enter the home and "discreetly scan them for peanut residue … [Read more...] about Peanut detector dogs are here!
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