Allergies

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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Well, I had planned to focus on revamping this website and stop writing blog posts until after the holidays.  Then I realized, the holidays are the time I need nutrition reminders the MOST.  So in case any of you are like me and would like to read about how to gracefully navigate the holiday onslaught […]

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Testing Your Intestines

By:  Erica Meador MS, RDN, LDN I’m happy to be writing for all of you again this week and giving you more information on how to navigate testing and diagnoses for food allergies and intolerances involving wheat and gluten. Let’s start with wheat allergy.  There are three ways to test for wheat allergy: a skin test, a […]

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Should you go gluten free?

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By:  Erica Meador MS, RDN, LDN The gluten free industry has grown from $4.8 billion in 2009 to $6.1 billion in 2011 to $10.5 billion in 2013.  Mintel Insights predicts 48% growth from 2013 to 2016, topping out at $15.6 billion.  Let’s compare this to another popular food segment: high protein foods and beverages.  In 2012, […]

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Don’t Let Allergies Frighten You This Halloween!

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With Halloween coming up, many parents may feel stressed thinking about all the allergen-laden treats that will be given out.  It can be hard around Halloween because part of the celebration revolves around food and treats.   Make a game plan before Halloween to prepare for trick-or-treating, parties, and school events to help relieve stress! Here are a few tips to help […]

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Are restaurants serving up allergy knowledgeable staffs?

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I was eating at Owen and Engine last week and heard the wait staff asking guests, “Does anyone at the table have any allergies that the chef should be made aware of?”  Despite having amazing food and drinks, I was delighted that this question was being asked and fell in love with the restaurant even more!   Restaurants should […]

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Juice, Drugs, and Misconceptions

Have you seen this commercial for Zyrtec?  Basically, Zyrtec is trying to get you to buy their product by stating that you can’t take Allegra, their competition, with juice.  I know this is not a food product, but I thought this commercial demonstrated such a great point I had to share it.  I went home to visit my […]

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