Allergen-free Halloween treats - Allergies and Colds
Halloween treats that satisfy your sweet tooth and have allergen-free ingredients can be tricky to find. Here are three recipes for goodies that hopefully will leave you feeling satisfied, not deprived. Mix together the brown sugar, pumpkin, ... [... more]
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Pumpkin pie recipes - Allergies and Colds
Food allergies don't have to keep you from enjoying dessert at holiday meals. Try one of my favorite pumpkin pie recipes. The trick is substituting a few ingredients that won't trigger allergy symptoms. Your taste buds won't know the ... [... more]
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Food allergy sufferers may have vitamin deficiencies - ...
Eating a well-balanced diet can be a challenge. But how do you satisfy your nutrient requirements when many foods are not safe for you to eat? Milk, wheat, soy and eggs are some of the staples of the American diet that are "booby traps" for ... [... more]
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Food allergies create challenges not roadblocks to ...
Food allergies/intolerances don't need to stop you from participating in the athletic events you enjoy. If you do adequate planning and preparation, you can meet your nutritional needs with "safe" energy foods and drinks. Athletes need to [... more]
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Food allergy elimination diet - Allergies and Colds
The holiday season has arrived but this year I won't be indulging in pumpkin pie, turkey stuffing or wheat dinner rolls. I recently began an elimination diet to detect food allergies. The diet involves completely avoiding certain foods that are ... [... more]
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Allergen-free Valentine's treats - Allergies and Colds
Allergen-free treats for Valentine's Day can be hard to find since many contain dairy, eggs, wheat, nuts and chocolate. Why not try making some of your own where you can substitute carob for chocolate or change other ingredients to suit your food ... [... more]
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Accidental-allergy warnings create confusion - Allergies ...
Label reading is serious business for people with food allergies or intolerances. Diligent ingredient checking is their best line of defense against food allergens that might sicken them. Yet some are ignoring label warnings that foods may ... [... more]
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Constipation - Allergies and Colds
Say the word "constipation" in mixed company, and it may produce snickering and laughter. But to those who suffer from the problem, it is not a laughing matter. Many in the medical profession will tell a patient complaining of constipation to [... more]
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Food allergies create challenges in endurance events - ...
Completing a 200- mile bike event in two days would seem like a sizeable enough challenge to most people. A cyclist with food allergies faces an additional challenge: finding "safe" foods that will sustain rather than derail their pedaling ... [... more]
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Athletic individuals with food allergies face challenges ...
Fueling up for athletic endeavors can be tricky if you have food allergies or intolerances. Those with food issues may find that sticking to a training schedule will not be enough. A hearty dose of determination will be required to find "safe" . [... more]
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Lactose intolerance - Allergies and Colds
Advertising would have us believe that "Every body needs milk," but an estimated 50 million sufferers of lactose intolerance would disagree. They experience abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, gas, cramps or diarrhea after consuming dairy ... [... more]
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Garlic allergy stinks - Allergies and Colds
Garlic can be a delicious seasoning for some but bad news for those who are allergic to it. The spice, prized for its flavor, is added to numerous foods making it difficult, if not impossible, to avoid. About two percent of the population is ... [... more]
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