Peanuts Banned on Airplanes?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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…
Are Babies Born in Winter More Prone to Food Allergies?
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According to an article in the BBC News, babies born in autumn or winter are more likely to develop a food allergy than those born in spring or summer, US researchers have found. Continue reading…
Babysitters and Food Allergic Child
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Any parent worries when leaving their child with a babysitter. But when there is a medical condition, that means more to worry about. So how do you make yourself comfortable leaving your food allergic child with a babysitter? Continue reading…
Help for Peanut Allergies
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With food allergies, it makes it more difficult because there is no real cure. With insect or pollen allergies, shots or medicine is available to help control the allergy effects. Food allergy sufferers must rely on avoidance. However, as of late, there has been a great deal of research on desensitization, especially with peanut allergies, and the findings are looking good. Continue reading…
Nut Free Pesto
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Spring is closing in after a long cold winter. After stews and roast chickens and hearty meals, it’s time for something a bit lighter. Nothing says spring more than a fresh pesto over pasta, but for those of us with nut allergies, it can be deadly. However, there are tons of substitutes out there, so here is a basic allergy free pesto recipe and lots of alternatives to try instead of the chickpeas (which already replaced the pine nuts). Continue reading…
