My oldest son’s 4th birthday just passed, and one of the only things he asked for was to have a cake for his birthday. Not just any cake … he had his mind set on a cake that he saw on...
Back to school always comes with a lot of planning and preparation. Getting new clothes and school supplies will be top of mind for most students, but finding allergy-friendly snacks for kids to...
I’ve started to see the little reminders that summer is coming to an end … the sun is setting a little earlier, there’s a little chill in the air at night and ‘Back to...
It is not an understatement to say that soy is in nearly everything. Here are the top 10 foods the average person does not realize is filled with soy. The following ingredients all mean soy:...
Finding something to eat or serve for breakfast or brunch can be a nightmare for many people living with food allergies. Allergy-friendly breakfast ideas can be difficult to come up with when...
Earlier this week we took my little guy to the hospital for a baked milk challenge. For the benefit of those who may not know, food challenges are special tests performed by allergists where a person...
The food industry has come a long way for food allergy families. Years ago, I have never seen the peanut-free label anywhere; let alone on granola and chocolate bars. Nowadays, peanut-free snacks are...
The 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada have officially begun. The Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 10th lit up the skies across downtown Toronto and signified the...
Last December we discovered that my son was allergic to dogs. I always assumed that his previous reactions while playing with dogs were caused by the ingredients in dog foods (he is allergic to...
On June 16, 2015 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are not “generally recognized as safe” or GRAS for use in human food. Food...