Allergy Expert Jamie Martin shares Allergy management news and commentary at MyAllergyNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553 http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553 http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/55467/allergy-friendly Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:18:00 -0500 Jamie Martin Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Most everyone makes a resolution at the beginning of a new year, and for most adults, that may mean losing a few pounds. I know I'd like to part company with 10 pounds myself, but it can be hard to find recipes for your food allergic family that eliminate all of the problem ingredients for them as well as the problem calories for you.   Another problem I have with any... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/55467/allergy-friendly http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/50198/raspberry-recipe Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:00 -0500 Jamie Martin When it comes to the holidays, some of my most vivid childhood memories involve my mother making beautiful and delicious desserts that we only got during Thanksgiving and Christmas. She would put an old card table in the corner of the dining room, place a festive table cloth over it, and load it with cookies, pies and cakes. It still brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. I want my food allergic daughter to have those same visions... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/50198/raspberry-recipe http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/49451/free-thanksgiving Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:52:00 -0500 Jamie Martin The holidays are upon us once again, and while it's a fun time to visit with family and friends, it can be difficult to find recipes that will please everyone's palate and be safe for your food allergic family members. Pulling together a Thanksgiving meal can be difficult enough as it is without having to make two sets of everything (one dish for your food allergic folks, and another for everyone else), and the risk of cross contamination is... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/49451/free-thanksgiving http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/46784/allergy-treating Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:26:00 -0400 Jamie Martin Halloween is almost here, and it's such a fun and memorable time for children and parents. If you have a child with food allergies, it can also be worrisome, but there are some ways to make it safe for your food allergic child without taking all of the fun out of the evening.   First of all, if your child is old enough to understand they have food allergies, simply explain to them that they may receive candy from people that they can't... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/46784/allergy-treating http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/46660/allergy-halloween Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:34:00 -0400 Jamie Martin There’s no trick to these allergen-free treats I developed for your children this year. They’re great for a Halloween party, or for giving as a substitute treat for your child if they receive something they can’t eat during trick-or-treating. Not only are they great tasting and easy, but it’s a fun recipe for your child to help you with in the kitchen.   Chocolate Dipped Crispy Rice and Marshmallow Treats 6 cups... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/46660/allergy-halloween http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/42983/allergen-turkey Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:49:00 -0400 Jamie Martin Quick & Easy Fall Dinner As mentioned in my previous blog, I really want to share some of my family's favorite allergen-free comfort foods for cold weather. I've always loved chili, and for years I only made it with ground beef. However, with turkey being so widely available (and it's a healthier option because it's a leaner meat), I've started using ground turkey for my chili instead. Of course, if you're a die-hard believer that chili... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/42983/allergen-turkey http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/42107/friendly-tortilla Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:58:00 -0400 Jamie Martin Autumn is in the air, which means it's time to cozy up to some warm dinners with your family. I love this time of year, when the temperature drop and the leaves start to change. It always makes me want to eat some good old comfort foods and, for me, that means soups, stews and chilis! Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be posting some quick and flavorful allergen-free meals for you to serve your family. My recipe for Tortilla Chicken Soup... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/42107/friendly-tortilla http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/39448/healthy-allergic Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:32:00 -0400 Jamie Martin With the Beijing Summer Olympics having taken place last month, combined with the start of school and a new season of athletic competition, we all start thinking about healthy snacks we can provide our kids that nourish their bodies and give them an energy boost just before their games. There are dozens of power bars on the market, with protein and healthy carbohydrates to promote muscle development and aid athlete with a steady source of... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/39448/healthy-allergic http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/38818/including-parents Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:50:00 -0400 Jamie Martin As mentioned during my previous blog, sending your food allergic child to school can be worrisome and stressful for multiple reasons. Not only do you have to worry about your child's physical safety, but you have the additional concerns of their emotional health because they may eventually encounter someone who will be completely insensitive, maybe even cruel, about the issue. As a parent, you may also have unpleasant interactions with other... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/38818/including-parents http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/37126/children-allergies Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:55:00 -0400 Jamie Martin It's that time of year again -- school will be starting soon. What should be an exciting time in your child's life can also be very stressful if they've got food allergies. While other parents are hoping their child likes their teacher and makes new friends quickly, parents of children with food allergies have the added concern of making sure their child doesn't have an allergic reaction at school, and if they do, making sure that the school... http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/c/63553/37126/children-allergies