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 energy.
But if your child has food allergies, these...
Dr. Nicholas Christakis certainly caused quite a stir on the blogs when he said that school and parents are engaging in mass panic about... Read more »
This month's Harper's magazine features an article written by Meredith Broussard, called "Everyone's Gone Nuts: The Exaggerated Threat of... Read more »
Read about the university's move to rid the cafeteria of nuts College can be a wonderful time. For many young people, it's their first... Read more »
What if the worst possible thing were to happen to your child when he or she is out of your sight (and care) at school? What if your child... Read more »
This is Part One of a weekly, 3-Part Series on Modified Foods For Food Allergies. Part Two is about fermenting soy to reduce... Read more »
A fear of allergies sparked by nuts can lead to irrational hysteria, one expert writes in the British Medical Journal. Professor Nicolas Christakis... Read more »
Food allergies can be a challenge at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Potential allergens are in many of our traditional holiday foods and... Read more »
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »
Spreads made from other nuts, such as cashews and almonds, offer a healthy, peanut-free alternative to a common food allergen, dietitians say. With... Read more »
Revised in January of 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 requirements take some of the guesswork out of label... Read more »
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