Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in children under age 18 and the second-most common food allergy in adults. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong: only about 20 percent of children with the allergy outgrow it over time. When a person with a peanut allergy is exposed to peanut, proteins in the peanut bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person’s immune … [Read more...]
Dealing with a food allergy
If you have a food allergy, your body’s immune system overreacts to certain food components known as food allergens. These allergens, which are usually proteins, are harmless to most people. But if your body’s immune system has been sensitized to the allergens, it may overreact and attack the proteins as if they were harmful bacteria. The most common food allergens come from … [Read more...]
Get Grilling This Summer with Plant-Based Sides
(Family Features) Grilling gives summertime a special meaning for many people – especially when it comes to food. Those savory whiffs of barbecuing might call to mind burgers and drumsticks, but don’t forget the sweet smell of seared, steamed or skewered garden-fresh vegetables to make those colorful, flavorful side dishes too. This summer consider adding a vegan twist to … [Read more...]
Home-Cooked Meals Linked to Higher Diet Quality
Americans who cook meals at home frequently are more likely to have an overall better quality diet, but the association between home-cooked meals at home and diet quality differs between high- and low-income populations, according to a new study by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, highlights the … [Read more...]
A Splendid Summer Sweet
(Culinary.net) Sometimes food can be presented so beautifully, it’s hard to take that first bite. However, once you dig your spoon into the bowl, there is no going back. Imagine a bite that is chilled, sweet and creamy all at the same time. It’s luscious, fruity and absolutely divine. It’s a summertime ice cream recipe you’ll cherish and make again and again throughout the … [Read more...]