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“No Candy Halloween” Safer for Kids With Food Allergies

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but it isn’t supposed to be deadly. Kids who have food allergies are at risk of encountering an allergen in Halloween candy or in the treats at school parties. There is a trend this year to have a “No Candy Halloween” specifically to keep kids with food allergies safe. Food allergies are to be taken seriously. Kids that encounter even a tiny amount of a food that they are allergic to can have an allergic reaction that could consist of anything from hives, to digestion issues, to anaphylaxis. This makes Halloween candy very scary, … Continue reading →

Halloween Safety for Children with Diet Restrictions

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For children with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, food allergies, Prader-Willi Syndrome and other special diet needs, Halloween can be frustrating. Here are some ways to make the day easier on your stress level while still maintaining the fun for your little one. Diabetes * Rather than trick-or-treating, host a Halloween party at which you can control the treats that are available. You can include sugar-free candy and treats in addition to fun items like Halloween stickers, silly bandz, and toys. * Keep the portion of candy that your child eats to a reasonable portion size and incorporate it into meals and … Continue reading →

Pediatric Food Allergies on the Increase

When I was a kid, I don’t remember anyone I knew having a food allergy. Maybe it was just that I was a kid and not paying attention, but studies are showing that childhood allergies are on the rise. In the 10 years between 1997 and 2007, food allergies were up approximately 18 percent. In 2007 alone, 3 million children reportedly suffered from a food or digestive allergy to such items as nuts, wheat, eggs, or milk. Dr. Susan Rudders and her research team studied emergency room visits due to allergic reactions at Children’s Hospital Boston from 2001 until 2006. … Continue reading →

Food and Allergies- A Solution

For years we’ve been hearing the benefits of honey. When I was a child, my mother used honey and lemon juice for sore throats. Honey for many people is a great addition to a recipe and can be substituted for sugar. But some of us are allergic to honey. In my case it causes tinnitus. Sounds bizarre but I have proved it over time to be true. Tinnitus is that constant ringing noise in your ears. In my case it sounded like I had a steam train in my head. It gets worse when it is quiet and makes it … Continue reading →

Healthy Halloween: Food Allergies

Halloween can be full of tricks (rather than treats) if you’re living with a food allergy. If the allergy is new, what once was a safe favorite may now be off-limits. That can be really discouraging! Here are some tips to help keep a food allergy from ruining your holiday. Know your triggers. If you’ve got a food allergy, you’re probably used to checking ingredients labels. Make sure you learn the different names your allergy trigger may appear under, so you don’t end up sick from something you thought was safe! Do your research. Know beforehand what’s safe and what … Continue reading →

Bewitching Halloween Treats

Here’s a terrific edible project to add to your Halloween party. It’s ideal for children of all ages and can be tailored around food allergies. Essentially, you will be making a food station in your home so young guests can create their own Witch Hats filled with all sorts of goodies. The treats don’t have to be packed with sugar. In fact, I’ve listed some healthy alternatives in the recipe below. You can make this project as elaborate or as simple as you wish. In addition, you can substitute carob chips for chocolate and eliminate the peanuts if your children … Continue reading →

Free eBooks For Your Kindle – Week of January 26, 2012

Are you an avid reader? Do you love your Kindle? You might not love spending money to download books onto it. That is not a problem, though, because Amazon is always offering a selection of free ebooks that you can legally download onto your Kindle reader. Free is good! This week, (and last week), there appear to be quite a few free Kindle ebooks that are cookbooks. Many are for gluten-free diets, and others are for “healthy food” in general. Other books focus on food in a way that makes it safe for people with special dietary needs. Gluten Free … Continue reading →

Sweet and Scary

My daughter’s school Halloween party is less than 48 hours away. That doesn’t leave me with much time to whip up nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, organic cupcakes for the kiddos. I’m kidding. Kind of. Sort of. Not really. While there is a strict all-school policy in place regarding the type of treats you can bring into the classroom (regardless of whether or not any of the kids are allergic to a certain food), my daughter’s teacher found a loophole, which allows kids to devour sweets on Halloween, without having to endure detention. She’s orchestrating a sweet swap. Kids will bring … Continue reading →

Life’s Challenges May Present Business Opportunities

For many entrepreneurs, the inspiration for a business comes from having a need for something and being unable to fulfill that need with products or services that are currently available on the market. Food allergy information and allergy-friendly food product businesses are often created under these circumstances. Adjusting to life with a food allergy, whether it is your own or that of a child or other family member, can make you keenly aware of what is missing from your local supermarket shelves and even from specialty or health food stores. A number of people have started successful businesses that provide … Continue reading →

Children’s Fun and Health Snacks

Trying to find time to feed the kids healthy snacks is tough. Then when you consider that many kids are fussy eaters, the challenge of tasty and healthy snacks becomes more challenging. As a single parent, you want to make sure your child has good food to snack on after school, on a Saturday afternoon, or in the lunchbox. We have provided you with some delicious foods that not only taste good, but also are fun. Bugs on a Log For this recipe, all you need is celery sticks, peanut butter (crunchy or creamy), and raisins. If your child does … Continue reading →