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If you have a nut allergy, you're probably already careful about the foods you eat. You might also avoid foods that are processed in plants that also handle peanuts, pecans and other nuts. But have you thought about what's in your makeup bag? A couple of readers have e-mailed me recently, sharing horror stories about having allergic reactions to creams and lotions. The culprit, of course, was Read more
When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more
Alternative diets may be all the rage, but how early should they be introduced to tots? Sure, some kids have to eat wheat-, nut-, or dairy-free diets due to allergies, but a growing number of families are opting to raise their lil ones vegan because that's how mom and dad eat — and we're not just talking about celeb tots who follow alternative eating plans. Ruby Roth, a children's book author Read more
Stinging nettle: the name might lead you to believe that this plant is (1) dangerous to touch and (2) a weed. And you would be right. But despite its name and repellent nature, stinging nettles are also edible and delicious and becoming increasingly popular among foraging chefs, thanks to its abundance in the wild. Now in season, nettles could be the perfect addition to your Spring kitchen Read more
Cut back on oil and make your own granola! FitSugar reader TheFitCookie shared this recipe for homemade granola in our Healthy Recipe group — a perfect way to start the morning. Here is an easy and healthy recipe for granola. Best of all, this recipe is allergy-friendly and very affordable! You can even change up the ingredients to make it your own! Learn how to make the granola after the Read more
You don't have to be a Boy Scout to be prepared. Whether simply stocking a bag for a trip to the grocery store, or packing for a cross-country flight, moms know a thing or two about preparing for the unexpected. And while mama's regular stash of goodies can tame a fussy and hungry tot on a good day, when airport delays and holiday shopping crowds are on the agenda, it's a good time to step it up Read more
Pumpkin pie isn't the only Thanksgiving staple no one should live without. What's a turkey without delicious stuffing? For kids with food allergies, gluten is an extremely common culprit and an ingredient that's difficult — but not impossible — to avoid when making stuffing, one of the most classic Thanksgiving foods. One of the great things about this recipe is that, despite the apparent Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Turns out eating well won't just make you feel better in some abstract, "brown rice is healthy so I'll feel virtuous if I eat it" kind of a way. A diet that is specifically designed to reduce inflammation may boost your mood. Recently, inflammation has been implicated in nearly every physical woe, from blemishes to the biggies like Read more
I'm nut free, are you? The climax of a birthday party may well be the presentation of the cake and an off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday," but for parents of kids with food allergies, the moment is a reminder that it's time to pull out an alternative treat for their tots. With more than 3 million US kids suffering from food allergies, it's safe to assume that at least one of your lil one's Read more
Despite Groupon's recent failed attempt at tongue-in-cheek humor concerning kids with peanut allergies, parents of tots with severe, sometimes life-threatening allergies to certain foods know there's nothing funny about a toddler's throat closing up. According to FAAN, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, over 15 million people in the US have food allergies. Two percent of the population Read more
