04th March 2009
People who suffer from food allergies will experience one of two reactions when they come into contact with a forbidden food: immediate and delayed.
Food Allergies: Immediate Reaction
An immediate allergic reaction usually occurs within the first co...
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03rd March 2009
Dairy products provide many of the nutrients nutritionist consider vital for good health: eg, calcium, protein and Vitamin D. If you suffer from food allergies, ie, dairy allergies, you can't get these nutrients from dairy foods. But, you still want to b...
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03rd March 2009
Nuts are one of the most common food allergies. Although peanuts are what many usually think of when talking about nut allergies, reactions can happen when any kind of nut is ingested (eg, walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds etc.).
Here we will discuss ...
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02nd March 2009
There are a lot of misconceptions about dairy allergies. One of the major misunderstandings surrounding this allergy in particular is that it is often confused with lactose intolerance.
The Difference between Dairy Allergies and Lactose Intolerance
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28th February 2009
If you suffer from celiac disease, then you know the importance of a gluten free diet. As gluten is such a widely used protein, it can be hard to avoid it. It is getting easier though.
In 2006, The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FA...
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25th February 2009
Gluten free foods are no longer an option; they are a necessity for many. Experts estimate that as many as 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an auto-immune disease that requires a lifelong adherence to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barle...
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24th February 2009
It's a well-known idiomatic expression, "How you think influences how you feel." When you suffer from food allergies, you can start to sound and feel like a broken record. Food allergies are not something that you can deal with once and then proceed with ...
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20th February 2009
If you have food allergies or a similar ailment like celiac disease, you're faced with a challenge every day. After all, we all have to eat, but in your case, it can cause severe health problems if you ingest the wrong thing. Who wouldn't feel challenged ...
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19th February 2009
Celiac disease is one of the digestive system that has to do with damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease sufferers are unable to tolerate gluten, a protein found in rye, barley and wheat. It presents serious problems for sufferers because gluten i...
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18th February 2009
Many infants suffer needlessly from dairy allergies simply because their parents may not realize that there is a problem. It can be frustrating for parents and potentially life-threatening for infants.
Dairy allergies in infants are most commonly cause...
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18th February 2009
Parents of children with food allergies or celiac disease soon learn that the kitchen is their best friend. If you prided yourself on never cooking before you had children, or being a take-out mom even after you had children, this will change if you disco...
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16th February 2009
Following are a few advantages of having to prepare recipes for children with food allergies. It's an excellent learning opportunity - for you and your child.
Sweet Revenge: Just because your child suffers from food allergies does not mean that they h...
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13th February 2009
If you suffer from food allergies, take heart. It's a blessing in disguise. Following are three reasons to count your lucky stars that you suffer from food allergies. Turn that frown upside down and rejoice!
Food Allergy Sufferers: Home Is Where the He...
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