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Feb/Mar 2009
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Food-Sensitive Siblings
What is clear is that a child born into a family with a food-allergic parent or sibling has a higher risk for developing food allergies, says Tamara T. Perry, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. A sibling of a peanut-allergic child is seven times more likely to have peanut allergy than a child born into a non-allergic family. Global guidelines about food avoidance beyond the age of 6 months to reduce allergic risk have not been substantiated by current medical literature, Perry says. Food avoidance may be needed if a child develops an allergic disease or shows signs of food reactions, she adds.
Family Matters: Dietary Needs
Here are four tips for parents balancing different dietary needs.
Gluten-Free Beauty
Subscribers Only’Tis the season to slather. Moisturize. Exfoliate. Soothe. Cold temperatures and dry indoor heat can put a crimp in your pucker and parch even the most perfect skin. Those of us who break out in a rash just walking past a cosmetic counter know firsthand that beauty really is skin deep. We make sure there’s no gluten in anything that even remotely comes in contact with us and yet some beauty products still make us feel less than beautiful. It isn’t easy being a gluten-free glamour puss.
How To Love Your Gluten-Free Lover
Subscribers OnlyHow To Love Your Gluten-Free Lover. Here's what to before romance.
The TOP 10 SUPER FOODS of 2009
Exciting foods are appearing in local supermarkets. New to many Americans, most of these slightly exotic foods were actually standard fare for the ancients, consumed for centuries in cultures around the world. Today, they are modern-day super-performers. Naturally gluten free and generally well tolerated by people on special diets, they all contain high levels of beneficial antioxidants and are exceptionally nutritious.
Super Foods for Dietary Needs
Subscribers OnlyThe Top 10 Super Foods of 2009 include the most nutrient-dense powerhouses available today for people with special dietary needs. While many of these foods may be unfamiliar to you, don't let that stop you from adding them to your diet. They are “re-discovered” foods. Relative newcomers to the American market, they have a proven track record of providing essential nourishment to human beings around the world.
Healthy Ways to Boost your Nutrient Count
Subscribers OnlyLove dessert? Try these healthy ways to boost your nutrient count.
How Sweet It Is! - Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sweet Treats
Do you think that sticking to a special diet means saying good-bye to decadent desserts? Think again! Here’s a collection of chocolaty treats with plenty of taste but no refined white sugar. The secret? They’re sweetened with all-natural maple syrup, honey and agave nectar (a low-glycemic natural sweetener produced from the agave plant). Both honey and agave are sweeter than table sugar so you can use less with good results. These desserts also contain fruit and vegetables that provide texture, moisture and nutrients. Family and friends will never suspect the sweets they’re eating are allergy friendly and healthy, too.
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Life Story
Marilu Henner: Her Healthiest Role
Actress, author and wellness advocate Marilu Henner is vibrant and energized. She says 2009 could be her busiest year yet, with three major books in the works, two TV shows in development, a Broadway workshop scheduled, and the launch of a new section on marilu.com where she teaches classes espousing her health program. She is also updating her bestseller, Total Health Makeover. It takes a lot of stamina to maintain such a hectic schedule but the 57-year-old redhead says she may have more energy now than she did in her 20s when she played a lead role in the television sitcom, Taxi. How does she do it? Henner talks exclusively to Living Without about the link between diet and general well-being.
So Good
Bowl Me Over: Hearty, Healthy Soups
Warm up with hearty, healthy soups
Gluten-Free Wing Recipes
Subscribers OnlyScore big with this make-ahead party favorite
Gluten-Free Party Foods
Subscribers OnlyCasual gluten-free food is the name of the game
Living Without Books: Gluten-Free Party Time!
Subscribers OnlyFor gluten-free appetizers and snacks that score big, set out brimming baskets of chips, pretzels and crackers. The following options are all gluten-free and delicious.
House Call
Pediatric Questions & Answers - Allergic to Dogs and More!
A person who is highly allergic to dogs will react to any breed. The culprit is a protein found on the dog’s skin, dander and in the saliva. This allergen is trapped in carpeting, bedding and upholstery and can become airborne, contaminating the entire house. Allergic sensitivity varies (symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing) and you can choose a breed that’s less problematic. Canines that shed less, like poodles, or one of the hairless breeds have less impact. Obviously, small dogs produce less hair and, therefore, less allergenic protein.
Medical News: Toddlers with Allergies, Tylenol, Asthma, And More!
The latest medical news for people with allergies and food sensitivities
Healthy Pet
Dog Allergies: Itchy and Scratchy
Subscribers OnlyCanines suffer from five types of allergies – inhalant, flea, food, contact and bacterial. The most common is inhalant allergy (also called atopy), a reaction to airborne allergens—pollens, molds, mildews and dust mites—the same irritants that affect people. A dog with inhalant allergies may initially suffer seasonally, developing symptoms in spring and summer to grass or weed pollens, for example. Inhalant allergy can affect a dog at any age. Then as the dog ages, symptoms worsen and the animal is likely to develop additional sensitivities. In time, he may become itchy all year round.
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Living Without Favorites: SkinnySkinny All-Natural Lip Balm
Want luscious lips? Pucker up with all-natural lip balm from skinnyskinny, an eco-savvy company that offers organic body and lifestyle products.
Living Without Favorites: Love Your Skin
Eden Naturoils offers wholesome body-care products that contain only simple, all-natural ingredients.
Living Without Favorites: Gluten-Free Gourmet Toffee
Sweet Margy’s gourmet toffee is a gluten-free confection that’s close to perfection.
Living Without Favorites: Gluten-Free Whole Food Bars
Available from Core Naturals, these whole-food bars are gluten-free and come in three tasty flavors (mixed berry, tropical fruit and cranberry nut).
Living Without Favorites: Gluten-Free Chocolate Bars
What’s more, they're allergy friendly—no gluten, no dairy, no nuts, no soy.
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Living Without Books: Bon Appetit! - French Cooking with Julia Childs
My Life in France (Anchor Books) by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme is the true story of Child’s life, full of romance and adventure. J
Living Without Books: Back to Nature Cookbook
Dozens of photographs and simple, wholesome recipes for 12 diverse home-cooked meals bring you the best of the slow-food lifestyle. This book is homey, comfortable, delicious.
Living Without Books: Gluten-Free Cookbook: Tout de Sweet
This is not a gluten-free cookbook but go straight to the candies, frozen desserts and main courses. You’ll find plenty of delicious gluten-free ways to add flavor to your life.
Living Without Books: Read Gluten-Free Baking Classics
Gluten-Free Baking Classics (Agate Surrey Books) by Annalise G. Roberts serves up the perfect chocolate chip cookies—and more.
Living Without Books: Smart Shopper
The second edition of The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide (Triumph Dining) lists 30,000 gluten-free products, including over 1,000 brand names.
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Allergy-Friendly Winter Salads
It’s easy to transform cooked grains into an array of exciting salads. Mix in a few vegetables and a homemade vinaigrette and you’ve got a good side dish. Make it more substantial by adding cooked chicken or turkey.
Food for Thought
Celiac Disease: Life Through a Different Lens
The call came from my doctor while I was at work. “Great news! Test results show you have celiac disease,” he said. “No more gluten for you.”