- KidsKeeping Food Allergies in Mind During ThanksgivingThanksgiving, a holiday focused on feasting, can be worrisome for those who must avoid peanuts, gluten, shellfish, or any other food they can't tolerate. Whether you're dining at a restaurant or enjoying dinner at home, the people preparing the f...Angela Tague
- Food Allergies6 Non-Dairy Milk AlternativesLike most food allergies, a milk allergy is a serious health issue, and is different than simply being lactose intolerant. According to the National Institutes of Health, lactose intolerance is a digestive system disorder, while a milk allergy is...Lindsay Hutton
- School Safety7 Important Back-to-School Safety TipsAs a parent, sending your child to school, off into a world without you, can be an anxious time. Give yourself some peace of mind by following these safety tips to make sure she stays safe on the way to school, in the classroom, and while on the ...Lindsay Hutton
- Preparing for Back to SchoolNom Nom Nom! Top 10 Healthy, Nut-Free Snacks for SchoolAre you stumped for snack ideas because your child can't eat nuts — or can't bring nuts to school due to a classmate's peanut allergy? Besides fresh fruit and veggies, learn some other easy, packable, healthy snacks that kids can bring to schoo...Erin Dower
- Preparing for Back to School10 Nut-Free Lunch IdeasPacking nut-free school lunches can be tricky! Whether your child has a peanut or nut allergy himself or his school has banned nut products because of widespread allergies, you can find some creative and safe options that kids will love munching ...Erin Dower
- Peanut AllergyThe Prevalence of Peanut AllergyThe Prevalence of Peanut Allergy First the airlines stopped offering in-flight peanuts. Then you started getting notices from your child's school, or phone calls from the parents of his friends, urging you to avoid sending along any foods contai...Nancy Witting
- Lactose IntoleranceWhat's the Difference Between Allergy and Intolerance?What's the Difference Between Allergy and Intolerance? Food for Thought Don’t confuse a lactose intolerance with a milk allergy. A lactose intolerance involves difficulty digesting the milk sugar lactose; a milk allergy involves an allergic re...
- Food AllergiesDiagnosing Food AllergiesDiagnosing Food Allergies Many folks view this whole food-sensitivity business as faddism and quackery, and unfortunately, we have earned this mindset. Did you know that out of the gazillions of people who think they have a food allergy, less th...
- Food AllergiesTerms for Common AllergensTerms for Common AllergensCheck labels and ingredient lists for the following words, which indicate the presence of a particular allergen. Allergen Ingredient Term Ingredient Term Milk Milk Buttermilk Casein Caseinate Cheese Cott...
- Food AllergiesChildren's Health: Food AllergiesChildren's Health: Food AllergiesIt is important to be aware of food allergies, especially if your child may be at risk for developing a food allergy. Children can be at higher risk if they have an allergy to any type of food or formula, or if th...
- Food AllergiesFood Allergies and IntoleranceFood Allergies and Intolerance Confusion about food allergy and food intolerance leaves the door open for misinterpretation. You may think the terms are synonymous, making them interchangeable. Yet they are two very different conditions that requ...
- Lactose IntoleranceCan Too Much Milk Cause Allergy?Allergies occur when the body's immune system "reacts" to certain proteins in the food that we eat. ...