Carbohydrate Counting For Type 2 Diabetics
Carbohydrate Counting For Type 2 Diabetics What are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are sugars and starches used by our bodies as a form of energy. In the form of food… Read More »
What is a Glycemic Index
What is a Glycemic Index Glycemic index is a measured rate of how rapid or slow a carbohydrate enters into the blood stream, and how much it raises… Read More »
Diabetes
DIABETES WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF WE TRY. THERE IS AN ESTIMATED 25.8 MILLION PEOPLE IN NORTH AMERICA WITH DIABETES. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL DIABETES ASSOCIATION TO… Read More »
WHAT IS ACID REFLUX?
WHAT IS ACID REFLUX? Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the acid from your stomach travels back up into your esophagus causing an indiviual to feel… Read More »
FOODS WITH ACID REFLUX, GERD AND HEART BURN THAT CAN BE CONSUMED IN MODERATION
FOODS WITH ACID REFLUX, GERD AND HEART BURN THAT CAN BE CONSUMED IN MODERATION At the beginning of something new, especially when that something new is not what… Read More »
FOODS WITH LITTLE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DISCOMFORT – ACID REFLUX SAFE FOODS
FOODS WITH LITTLE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DISCOMFORT – ACID REFLUX SAFE FOODS One of the biggest problems with having acid reflux, and heart burn is the discomfort that… Read More »
Foods You Should Avoid Eating With Gerd/Acid Reflux and Heart Burn
Foods You Should Avoid Eating With Gerd/Acid Reflux and Heart Burn Some times life can be so complicated already with all the day-to-day things we need to accomplish… Read More »
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 »

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