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Most Store Honey in the U.S. lacks Pollen and is sourced from China

November 13, 2011 by Caryn Talty CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

Everywhere you turn these days it seems like more and more merchandise sold in the United States originates in China. According to Bryant Vaughn, professor of Anthropology at Texas A&M University, and top pollen expert, Americans can add one more thing to that list: honey. According to Food Safety News (FSN), more than 75 percent of the honey sold in our grocery stores lacks pollen, and this is troubling because the Food and Drug Administration clearly states that honey no longer containing pollen can not be labeled as honey …continue reading »

Reserve your spot at the 2011 Gluten and Allergen Free Expo of Chicago

November 8, 2010 by Caryn Talty CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

The Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Chicago April 29-May 1, 2011I just finished chatting on the phone with Jen Cafferty,  Founder of the Gluten and Allergen Free Cooking Expo, which is in its fourth year. She’s filled me in on all the wonderful vendors, cooking classes, and possible children’s events scheduled for the weekend of April 29-May 1, 2011. Interested attendees are asked to register now if they want to receive early registration discounts for this event. I’ve attended past Cooking Expos hosted by Jen as a consumer, and I can tell you that each year this event  gets bigger and better. This spring promises to be no different. For the first time, the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo will host cooking classes in two tracks, one geared toward beginners and one for experienced allergen-free cooks looking to expand their knowledge. Sign up for the classes as soon as possible because they sell out every year. …continue reading »

Visit Lil’s Dietary Shop in Chicago for Grand Re-Opening Celebration

October 7, 2009 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Marcie Harveys Lils Dietary Shop in Chicago, IL

Lil’s Dietary Shop on the far southwest side of Chicago in the Mount Greenwood/Beverly neighborhood, has recently expanded. To celebrate, the store is throwing a  Grand Re-Opening kick-off. All customers new and familiar to the store are invited to meet Lil’s new in-store dietitian, Anne Kozek, RD, MS, LDN and enjoy free samples and a friendly chat with Marcie Harvey, the store’s owner and her employees. …continue reading »

New iPod touch/ iPhone application for Restaurant going Allergy Sufferers

July 31, 2009 by Caryn Talty Comments3 Comments »

ipodimageI just received an email alert today from Kim Koeller announcing a new Celiac/Allergy application for iPod touch and iPhone users. It comes to us from AllergyFree Passort and GlutenFree Passport and is complimentary to Kim and Robert La France’s “Let’s Eat Out!” Series. …continue reading »

Studies Show Food Allergies are Side Effects of Childhood Obesity

May 10, 2009 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Damaging Microbes that Lead to Food Allergies may Prove to be Underlying Cause of Childhood Obesity, Study Says

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Overweight kids are 59% more likely to have food allergies than kids of normal weight.

Effects of childhood obesity and food allergies are widespread. Both childhood obesity and food allergies have become epidemics in the United States. Results from two separate studies show a probable cause. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2005-2006 can positively connect food allergies as a possible direct effect of childhood obesity. A third separate study shows that bad microbes in the gut (dysbiosis) can cause obesity. These study findings may prove that a healthy gut flora is key to reducing both food allergies and childhood obesity. …continue reading »

Enjoy Life to be featured on CNN’s Morning Express

January 6, 2009 by Caryn Talty CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

enjoylifeI have been in contact with the folks at Enjoy Life quite a bit over the last two years. I am always very impressed with how knowledgeable they are about their products and how thorough the site is about by-products and sources. Not all their allergy friendly products are corn-free but I am confident that the ones they claim are safe truly are safe. …continue reading »

Allergy Friendly Halloween Campaign

October 22, 2008 by Caryn Talty Comments3 Comments »
Hang this symbol on your door on Halloween.

Hang this symbol on your door on Halloween to notify trick or treaters that you are an allergy friendly house.

I just received an email alert from one of my allergy subscriptions. Boy was I excited to read this! A new organization has formed to help assist families dealing with multiple food allergies.

Co-founder Erin states, “We started AllergyFreeHalloween.org because we want a world where children with food allergies can trick-or-treat without worry. Please join us in giving out Halloween treats that are fun and allergy-safe.” …continue reading »

Getting started on a gluten and corn free diet

November 30, 2007 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Recently diagnosed with both gluten and corn allergies?

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You can easily learn how to easily manage a gluten and corn free diet through Healthy-Family’s many resources. So take advantage of them! Are you recently diagnosed? This gluten and corn allergies getting started guide will help you take the guesswork out of managing your gluten and corn free diet. People with both a gluten and corn allergy have a daunting task. Management of gluten and corn allergies is quite difficult to do on your own. To get a successful start on your gluten and corn free diet you need to rely on other allergy sufferers like yourself, good research, and some basic food allergy knowledge.

Those with gluten and corn allergies need to understand that although both wheat and corn contain gluten, they are not the same kind of gluten. Most people diagnosed with wheat gluten intolerance or celiac disease are told that they can safely eat corn gluten. Research has indicated that corn gluten is safe for the celiac community and it does not contribute to intestinal damage. But recent studies have also shown that there is a percentage of people in the celiac community that have both gluten and corn allergies. It is quite possible that in your case it is all parts of the corn and not just the corn gluten that is affecting you and causing you symptoms. And there may never be a cure for your corn allergies. Having both gluten and corn allergies can be difficult. Getting started on a gluten and corn free diet is quite challenging for the newbie. To add to the confusion, there are various opinions among corn allergy sufferers and manufacturers about what it means to be corn free. In order to safely and successfully manage a gluten and corn free diet, allergy sufferers need to understand this completely. This will effect your level of success on your new gluten and corn free diet. …continue reading »