Have you invited friends and family over for dinner and are aware that some of your guests have food allergies? Here's five simple steps you can follow to help your food allergic guests feel included, comfortable, and safe eating in your home: 1. Involve Guests…
For many Americans, the decision to breastfeed your baby beyond 12 months of age is not as widely accepted as it is in other parts of the world. However, scientific evidence suggests that breast milk has significant benefits for your baby beyond the first year…
I had an absolutely wonderful time putting together this fun cake for my truck-loving two year old, who has severe food allergies. His older brother insisted I make an allergy free cake that everyone in the family could enjoy so I went to work looking…
When food allergies are involved, grocery shopping involves more than just choosing between one or two name brands and the generic brand. For some food products there may only be one or two brands that are safe for your family to eat, period. And since…
Smith’s grocery store is a great place to shop for food allergy families. Here’s 3 reasons why we like to shop there: Many of Smith’s generic, Kroger brand items have very simple lists of ingredients and no cross contamination warnings, providing you with a wealth…
Is mom making pancakes and you’re too hungry to wait? Offer to help and play these games while you’re at it. Waiting will be easier because you’re having fun and the food will be ready sooner because you’re helping! 1. One-Handed Pancakes Grab a brother…
In the United States, only 8 foods are responsible for 90% of food allergies today. These are: Milk Eggs Soy Wheat Nuts Peanuts Fish Shellfish Current law requires all products regulated by the FDA to list any of the above words in plain text on…
Everyone loves to bring treats to school on their birthday to help make the day a little more special! But a treat doesn’t always have to be something you eat. Instead of bringing food or candy for your class this year, head to your local…
Good Earth Natural Foods grocery stores are a great place to find allergy free food for your family. Here’s 3 reasons why I like to shop at Good Earth: Good Earth specializes in carrying food products for special diets, so products I can’t find at…