All About Soy Allergies
SOY ALLERGY Soy beans come from the legume family, other legume family members are kidney beans, navy beans, string beans, pinto, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, carob, licorice, and… Read More »
FISH & SHELLFISH ALLERGIES
FISH ALLERGY The proteins found in one species of fish can be found in many others,, so if you are allergic to one, you may be allergic… Read More »
GLUTEN FREE PANTRY
GLUTEN FREE PANTRY Just because you find yourself being faced with an allergy it doesn’t mean that you have to eat boring and unsatisfying meals. Let’s see… Read More »
GLUTEN (WHEAT) ALLERGY
GLUTEN (WHEAT) ALLERGY A gluten allergy occurs when consuming a product that contains wheat, barely, rye, contaminated oats, spelt, triticale and kamut. Here is a list of ingredients… Read More »
EGG FREE PANTRY
EGG FREE PANTRY Life can be made easy again with egg replacers and substitutes for food containing eggs, here are some pantry items that can make your life… Read More »
QUICK AND EASY EGG SUBSTITUES FOR COOKING AND BAKING
QUICK AND EASY EGG SUBSTITUES FOR COOKING AND BAKING Tofu: replace egg with ¼ cup of soft or silken tofu, this is a good substitute for eggs… Read More »
EGG ALLERGY & A LIST OF FOODS TO AVOID
EGG ALLERGY Egg allergies are most commonly found in infants and young children, this is not to say that it is not common in adults, it is common… Read More »
DIARY FREE PANTRY
DIARY FREE PANTRY Most people who are intolerant to cow’s milk are also intolerant to all other type of animal milk, like goat or sheep milk, but… Read More »
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T HAVE DIARY
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T HAVE DIARY If you have a diary allergy, you will have to avoid eating foods made from cow’s milk, whole milk, cheeses,… Read More »
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LACTOSE INTOLERANCE AND DAIRY ALLERGY
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LACTOSE INTOLERANCE AND DAIRY ALLERGY Sometimes people become confused when they hear that they have intolerance to lactose or a diary allergy, they are in… Read More »
FOODS THAT MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS:
FOODS THAT MAY CONTAIN TREE NUTS: Alcohol: Avoid drinking liqueurs like amaretto Baking ingredients: baking mixes and nut flavors Beans, peas, lentils, and seeds may be cross-… Read More »
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION ABOUT NUTS
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION ABOUT NUTS Many people who are allergic to peanuts are allergic to tree nuts as well. Foods that are produced with peanuts are listed… Read More »
Peanut Free Pantry Items
PEANUT FREE PANTRY ITEMS It’s best to have a peanut and nut free zones in you kitchen when dealing with a peanut or nut allergy. Keep all your… Read More »
Need To Know Information About Peanut Allergies
WHAT TO AVOID EATING Best way to avoid eating something that you are allergic too is to cook everything fresh and from scratch, but realistically majority of people… Read More »
SCHOOL TIME & FOOD ALLERGIES
SCHOOL TIME & FOOD ALLERGIES This is a place where you are going to have to find and have trust in people. Give ALL the appropriate information… Read More »
CHILDREN AND ALLERGIES
CHILDREN AND ALLERGIES Teaching a young child about an allergy they have, may be an overwhelming task, not only for you, but especially for the child. If an… Read More »
ESSENTIAL FOOD ALLERGY NEED TO KNOW CHECK LIST
ESSENTIAL FOOD ALLERGY NEED TO KNOW CHECK LIST Find out specifically in detail what the person is allergic too. For example, is the person allergic to peanuts,… Read More »
PREPARING YOURSELF FOR SOMEONE WITH A FOOD ALLERGY
PREPARING YOURSELF FOR SOMEONE WITH A FOOD ALLERGY Trying to accommodate someone else, especially someone else’s child that has a serious allergy can be difficult and a challenge…. Read More »
PREPARING YOURSELF AND A CHILD WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
PREPARING YOURSELF AND A CHILD WITH FOOD ALLERGIES It can be a scary and challenging bump in life when you are faced with the difficulties of having… Read More »
FOOD ALLERGY & FOOD INTOLERANCES
FOOD ALLERGY & FOOD INTOLERANCE Food intolerance usually causes a discomfort after eating something that your digestive system cannot tolerate. You can often cross the culprits of your… Read More »
ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Diagnosis varies in difficulty. Sometimes classic allergies can be diagnosed with reliable medical testing like a skin test or blood work, but hypersensitivity can… Read More »
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Shock
ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis is a very serious and extreme allergic reaction that can be life threating. Some of the food triggers include peanuts, tree nuts (such as cashews, almonds,… Read More »
REACTIONS AND SYMPTOMS TO FOOD ALLERGIES
REACTIONS AND SYMPTOMS TO FOOD ALLERGIES Most times then not an allergic reaction will occur within minutes of being in contact, whether you have eaten or touched something… Read More »
FOOD ALLERGIES
FOOD ALLERGIES Food allergies are an adverse response to the immune system usually caused by a protein found in food. These kinds of allergies occur when the body’s… Read More »
Living Gluten Free
Living Gluten Free Say yes to fresh produce Do you know how much better your food is going to taste? Hard to believe I know, but the… Read More »
THE RULES OF BLENDING GLUTEN FREE FLOUR
THE RULES OF BLENDING FLOUR Most everything works for a reason, well that is the same concept when it comes to blending gluten free flour so that you… Read More »
GETTING TO KNOW DIFFERENT GLUTEN FREE FLOUR CHOICES
GETTING TO KNOW DIFFERENT FLOUR CHOICES ALMOND FLOUR is an excellent choice when making muffins and pancakes because of its sweet and nutty flavor, but it is not… Read More »
MAKE IT THICK AGAIN
MAKE IT THICK AGAIN For those who make there own sauces and gravies, or pie fillings, there are lots of different substitute from wheat flour. Try using arrowroot,… Read More »
Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum? I know the question, what is xanthan gum? has probably already crossed your mind, so in simple form, it is a chain of sugars made by… Read More »
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