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Feb/Mar 2009

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How Sweet It Is!

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 or honey. 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. Nothing says "Celebrate!" like dessert, and no food represents romance like chocolate. Top off a special dinner party - or a quiet dinner for two - with one of these delicious confections.

Food-Sensitive Siblings

About 3 million children in the United States (6 percent of children under 3 years of age) have food allergies, many with an allergy to more than one food. And the numbers are growing. More American families than ever before are experiencing food allergies. Striking the balance within the family between safety and providing a normal childhood is an ongoing concern for every parent who's raising a food-allergic child. What happens when there are several children with different food allergies in the same family? How do parents encourage a sense of adventure while playing it safe?

Healthy Ways to Boost Your Nutrient Count

Love dessert? Try these healthy ways to boost its nutritional density.

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

The 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.

Family Matters: Dietary Needs

Here are four tips for parents balancing different dietary needs.

Gluten-Free Beauty

’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.