Kudos to Our Neighborhood Yogurt Store
By Heather Legg | Jul 11, 2010 | No Comments »
I love coming across a restaurant or food business that not only is familiar with food allergies, but also pleasantly accommodating without any grumbling. I know a few people with kids with allergies, especially nut allergies, who won’t go to certain places because they serve nuts, like bakeries or ice cream/yogurt stores. But often there is a way around it to enjoy the yumminess and still be safe. Continue reading…
Allergy Indicators in Infants
By Heather Legg | Jul 6, 2010 | No Comments »
One of my friend’s just celebrated her youngest child’s first birthday. He is doing all of the things twelve month old babies do, but when it comes to trying new foods, she has to be especially careful with him. He already has diagnosed allergies of wheat, tree nuts, peanuts and fish. Plus, she is still breast feeding, so that those avoidance foods go for her as well. Continue reading…
Summer Calls for Salads – Make Them Allergy Free
By Heather Legg | Jun 26, 2010 | No Comments »
Down here in the south, summer is hot! When it comes to food, I think of fruit and salads, nothing hot or that takes much cooking. Here a couple of yummy salad recipes, and don’t forget one of the best summer treats of all – watermelon. It’s a great thing to bring to a party or the pool, and all you need to do is slice it. Plus it’s free of the big allergens and healthy, too. Continue reading…
Peanuts Banned on Airplanes?
By Heather Legg | Jun 24, 2010 | No Comments »
Over the years there has been much debate over banning peanuts on airplanes. It usually is up to the airlines, and some have taken it in to consideration, others haven’t done anything and some implement policies on as needed basis. Continental, United, US Airways and JetBlue no longer serve peanuts, other airlines still do. Continue reading…
Homemade Popsicles
By Heather Legg | Jun 17, 2010 | No Comments »
We were just out shopping for my husband’s Father’s Day gift, and though it wasn’t exactly what I was thinking of, my girls came across a gift they really wanted to get him, so we did – a popsicle maker. Continue reading…
Peanuts and Baseball Games
By Heather Legg | Jun 9, 2010 | No Comments »
Summer is here and so is baseball, a great American pastime. When we have been at baseball games since I have discovered allergies, I often wonder what families with peanut allergies do. The stands are usually covered with peanut shells and we all know peanuts are one of those snacks that just go with baseball. But for those with severe peanut allergies, it could be as dangerous as crossing a busy street blindfolded. Continue reading…
Grocery Shopping with Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jun 8, 2010 | No Comments »
I was in Trader Joe’s few days ago and noticed a product I had been looking for last week but couldn’t find. My husband and daughter were camping and he had asked for some trail mix without the nuts she’s allergic to. I know, easier said than done. I looked around but everything seemed to have cashews, her most allergic nuts. She’s okay with peanuts and almonds, but I couldn’t seem to come across that. But there, at Trader Joe’s was Rainbow Trail Mix – raisins, candy coated chocolates, peanuts and almonds! The perfect mix. That’s why I love TJ’s. Continue reading…
Allergy versus Intolerance
By Heather Legg | Jun 3, 2010 | No Comments »
I was talking to a friend of mine today and she began to tell me of her son’s pork allergy. Every time he eats pork, he winds up with stomach troubles within 24 hours. The more he eats, the worse he feels. And this encompasses all kinds of pork, including pepperoni and ham, not just pork chops or ribs. Continue reading…
Over-Diagnosing of Food Allergies
By Heather Legg | May 18, 2010 | No Comments »
“One positive allergy test result does not a food allergy make,” states Dr. Hugh Sampson, chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine regarding a paper published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Continue reading…
Rachael Ray’s Pizza Burgers
By Heather Legg | May 14, 2010 | No Comments »
I love seeing mainstream allergy free recipes and here is one I just came across on The Rachael Ray Show. I remember reading a request in her magazine for more allergy free recipes, and as usual, she delivers. With summer around the corner, this looks like a great family friendly, easy to make meal that everyone will love, with no allergy worries. She makes this for a child with the listed allergies. Continue reading…
