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A gluten-free diet is one of the fastest growing nutritional movements in America. According to the U.S. News and World Report, nearly 15-25% of consumers seek gluten-free products with sales reaching $6 billion in 2015. You might ask yourself if a gluten-free diet is appropriate for...
There is no doubt that fiber plays an important role in healthy eating. Scientific evidence links high fiber intakes to so many health benefits, including: hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, lower blood cholesterol, cancer prevention, weight control, and constipation relief. The Institute of Medicine recommends dietary fiber intake for...
Is your gut is constantly on fire? Cleaning up your eating patterns is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. When it comes to reducing inflammation, keep the 4 R’s in mind…. Reduce: your intake of irritating foods Remove: unhealthy microbial invaders Re-inoculate: with healthy doses of good...
It's the perfect time of year to gather the family and do some baking. Here are a list of wonderful allergy free cookies that can help keep your holidays safe. SUGAR AND SPICE COOKIES Dairy, Egg, and Nut Free Makes 2 dozen cookies 1 ½ sticks dairy free margarine ½...
Tis the season for family time, parties, celebrating, and, of course, food. With that, can bring stress for food allergic individuals therefore planning ahead is key. Consider some of the following points to keep you and your child safe during the holidays: Always Be Prepared If you...
Looking for ways to make your favorite holiday meals that are allergy-friendly? Try some of the substitutions for common allergens below. Milk Equal amounts of water or fruit juice Enriched or fortified soy, rice, and almond milks Milk free margarine in place of butter Soy yogurts Soy cheese Eggs For each egg, substitute one...
It’s October! The time of year to break out the sweaters, decorate for Halloween, and eat/drink Pumpkin Spice everything! It’s also the time of year to paint a pumpkin teal and prepare non-food treats for trick-or-treaters. We’re doing this in our house and I hope...
As you prepare for Halloween 2015, the following are lists of allergen-free candies that you can stock up on. Be sure to also visit Food Allergy Research and Education’s website (foodallergy.org) to learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project. This national movement encourages Americans to...
The term probiotic has become a popular ‘buzz’ word with research touting how these beneficial bacteria and yeasts may improve a number of conditions from immune function to gut health and more. Probiotics can help keep disease-causing microbes at bay, play a role in immunity,...
With extra medical costs, trips to specialty food stores, time lost from work, and specialty camps/schools, one must wonder: How much money does it cost to raise an allergic child? In 2013, Dr. Ruchi Gupta, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of...
