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Load up on fruits and vegetables Strive for a minimum of 5 servings/day and go for color. Dark leafy greens, and vibrant colors pack a nutritional boost. Maximize your intake by choosing a variety and don't shy away from different forms if it suits your...
According to a 2015 Food and Health Survey, 54% of consumers are trying to increase their protein intake, making it the top nutrient of concern in most individual’s diets. The focus these days is on high quality proteins, which is aligned with the current push...
Question: I've heard that a low FODMAP diet is good for my irritable bowel syndrome but I really want to lose weight as well. Can I achieve this while on a low FODMAP diet? Answer: Lowering your FODMAPS can go a far way in reducing your digestive issues....
As a new mom, it can be overwhelming and confusing to feed your child. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to introducing potentially allergenic foods, such as peanuts. While some have been cautioned to hold off until a child is at least 3...
With holiday parties, irresistable snacking, and boundless dessert options, it is not uncommon to have a growly gut. What is gas? Gas is air in your digestive tract. Common symptoms of gas include burping, passing gas, bloating, and pain in your abdomen. Gas enters your digestive...
With the holiday season upon us, research demonstrates the anti-inflammatory properties of common spices. Cinnamon One of the most extensively studied spices for it’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti lipemic, anti diabetic, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. Cloves Most of the research with cloves has been done with clove oil, which has...
If you are a parent of an allergic teenager, it will come as no surprise that risk taking, peer pressures and desires to fit in are all part of the process. Despite whether or not your child has ever suffered from an allergic reaction, this...
When the kids are home from school for the holidays, it is the perfect time to do some craft projects to keep them busy! Here are some allergen friendly holiday craft projects. They also make perfect homemade gifts for grandparents or other relatives! Angel Christmas Ornament Dots...
The holidays are the best time to bake lots of goodies. If you have food allergies, there are a lot of substitutions that can turn your holiday favorites into allergy friendly treats. Learn good substitutes for your allergen of concern 1 cup milk= 1 cup water/juice/rice milk/almond...
As the holiday season is here, many of us will be gathering around and enjoying comfort foods. It is certainly times like these when inflammation can be at it’s worst. Not only are typical holiday foods rich in sugar and fat, but once you start...