Food Reaction Help

Do You Hate Food? – Dealing With Food Allergies, Hypoglycemia, and Other Reactions

August 16, 2011

Do You Hate Food? – Dealing With Food Allergies, Hypoglycemia, and Other Reactions By: Sadie Foster, MA It’s a question that I’ve been asked before. One that you might think would have a very simple yes or no answer. Hate: to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; [...]

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Food Reactions – Having An Open Mind Makes A Difference

August 8, 2011

Food Reactions – Having An Open Mind Makes A Difference By: Sadie Foster, MA Have you always known that peppermint oil will clear the sinuses or stop an itch from a mosquito bite? Did you know that peroxide will remove blood from clothing or that rubbing alcohol will remove pen marks from fabric or [...]

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When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe You

August 1, 2011

When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe You By: Sadie Foster, MA I still remember the first doctor we fired. My daughter was still under a month old. This doctor was recommended by friends, was known in the community and had been interviewed during my pregnancy. Imagine my surprise when I had to fire him! He [...]

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Calm To Over The Top In A Matter Of Minutes – Seriously what’s With The Apple?

July 25, 2011

Calm to Over the Top in A matter of Minutes – Seriously what’s With the Apple? By: Sadie Foster, MA I have struggled with maintaining proper blood glucose levels since I was a child. There are multiple family varieties of illnesses and family members diagnosed with those conditions in my blood line. As such, [...]

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What About The Sauce – Adding Flavor To Allergy Free Foods

July 18, 2011

What About The Sauce – Adding Flavor To Allergy Free Foods By: Sadie Foster, MA Sauce- A flavorful seasoning or relish served as an accompaniment to food, especially a liquid dressing or topping for food. You’ve heard the quotes: The secret’s in the sauce. It’s all gravy What is sauce for the goose is sauce [...]

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What is Gluten? Where is it Found? Why Might I Want to Avoid it?

June 27, 2011

What is gluten? Where is it found? Why might I want to avoid it? By: Sadie Foster, MA Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, semolina, rye, barley, and oats. These grains are a type of hybrid grass. It is used in baking to provide elasticity, fluffiness and chewiness. It is also used [...]

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Hemp Milk

June 20, 2011

Hemp Milk By: Sadie Foster, MA If you or a family member avoid dairy products for one reason or another – most likely there will come a point when you seek a replacement for cows’ milk. More and more options are coming available. One relative newcomer is hemp milk. Hemp Milk is made from the [...]

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Substitution Not Deprivation

June 13, 2011

Substitution Not Deprivation By: Sadie Foster, MA Enjoying life with special dietary needs does not have to be a life of deprivation. Sometimes when people find out they need to remove a certain food from their diet – they feel completely deprived. It’s okay to feel that way – for a moment. Then it is [...]

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