Gluten – HELP!
By Heather Legg | 2 Comments »
I’ve mentioned my friend who is currently learning all she can about Celiac Disease as she and two of her three children were just diagnosed with it. She’s gotten on message boards, talked to restaurant managers, studied food labels, and it’s just the beginning. One thing she is finding (and struggling with) is all the different perceptions when it comes to gluten free. Continue reading…
Food Allergies in Children Should Be Taken More Seriously
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As it so often is, the topic of food allergies seems to be heavy in the news these days. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the recently published, largest study ever to track childhood food allergies in the United States shows that food allergies may be more dangerous as well as more severe than previously thought. Continue reading…
Celiac Disease and Allergies
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I have to take on a personal note today as my good friend, after months upon months of sickness, struggling and a myriad of doctors, just had her daughter diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I know it’s not considered an allergy, but on top of that, her allergy diagnosis came back, too – soy, corn, apples, oranges and a few other things are on the list. Continue reading…
A Walk Through a Grocery Store with a Food Allergy
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For most people, grocery shopping is just another errand to run. Maybe they have some food requirements or some favorites or some things that just don’t sit well with them that they stay away from. But for those with food allergies ourselves or in our families, grocery shopping takes on a whole new dimension. We can’t just toss things in the cart without careful scrutinization and a little deciphering. So let’s pick just one of the Top 8 allergies (remember, though that many people with food allergies suffer from more than one),..let’s go with tree nuts, for the sake of my daughter. Continue reading…
Things I’ve Learned from Food Allergies
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Until my daughter was diagnosed with a food allergy about 7 years ago, I never really thought about them. I don’t even think I knew what anaphylaxis was. Now, I think about food allergies almost every day, and not just hers. Just like anything that rocks your world, an allergy can open up your mind, make you more compassionate, and teach you a lot. You always get a choice in how you think about things, you can be discouraged and disheartened, or you can become empowered and learn to be a stronger person. So here are some of the top things I’ve learned over the years since dealing with food allergies, and it’s not all the scientific end of it either. Continue reading…
Almond Milk
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My younger daughter just does not like milk. She eats other things with calcium so I don’t worry too much, but I did just buy some almond milk for her to try. She has yet to try it, maybe it’s the look of milk she doesn’t like, but I did and it is quite good. For those who need to avoid cow’s milk for either an intolerance or an allergy, it really is a good alternative. The health benefits abound, and include these: Continue reading…
Another Gluten Free Cookbook – The Cake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free
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I love the Cake Doctor cook books. The author, Ann Byrn, takes cake mixes and turns them into luscious, decadent desserts that are super easy to make. Now she has done it gluten free! I saw this cookbook the other day and was very excited! Continue reading…
Where to Get Information
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To finish up the school awareness series, I wanted to give some ideas on where to get some useful information. The first place to start would be your counselors and nurses. You may be surprised what is already in your school. They often are overwhelmed with material and just don’t have the time to focus on everything. They may be more than happy to have you take this on. Continue reading…
Bully Prevention
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Many schools just finished up weeks devoted to anti bullying and bully prevention. Kids are bullied for all sorts of things, being to small, being to big, sexuality, the clothes they wear, being too smart, the list goes on. But also in the list are allergies. I’m shocked to hear any bullying story, and I have heard them regarding food, even at our own school. It is something that has to stop and those of you working to increase awareness within your schools are in a great place to help. Continue reading…
Reader Question Regarding Education and Awareness
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One of our readers posted this very important comment, and I’d love to offer up some advice to get her and anyone else started on an allergy awareness/educational crusade. Continue reading…
