I admit it, I used to watch The Apprentice years ago. And I liked it. (Yes, I was a Survivor fan too!) It's been a while since I have tuned in, but this Thursday, March 27, I might just have to watch The Celebrity Apprentice to see if Trace Adkins, country singing star, wins … [Read more...] about Celebrity Apprentice’s charity is food allergies
Food Allergies
Where is peanut butter lurking?
For parents of food allergic children, especially those who could have an anaphylactic reaction, it is very scary to think about where the food allergen may be lurking. Even if parents are able to control what their child eats, they still have to worry about what other kids have … [Read more...] about Where is peanut butter lurking?
Immune system diseases increasing
A while back I wrote a post called Why are food allergies on the rise?, discussing several theories as to why this is so, including the Hygiene Hypothesis, which says that we are so used to living in a clean environment that our immune systems have nothing to attack and so begin … [Read more...] about Immune system diseases increasing
Martha Stewart magazine for people with food allergies
Yes, it's true -- Martha may soon publish a magazine for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and food allergies! YOU can help make it happen by voting on her blog for the Big Idea, a staff competition at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. It looks like the … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart magazine for people with food allergies
What my family eats for breakfast
People ask me all the time, what do you guys EAT? They are referring to the fact that I have celiac disease and cannot eat gluten and my older daughter has other food allergies and intolerances including nuts, eggs, dairy and soy. I'm not saying that it's easy to accommodate our … [Read more...] about What my family eats for breakfast
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