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One of the fruits most loved by toddlers are strawberries. It's like candy to them! Whip up an all-natural strawberry chia pudding — chia is a great source of omega-3 and a great alternative for kids who don't like to eat fish — as dessert or as a special breakfast, and we're sure it'll get a rave review! Even if your tot doesn't follow a vegan diet, this is a must-try recipe! It's quick, Read more
Celebs are known to go on fad diets to get red carpet ready in an instant — Dukan diet anyone? But these days, it's their kids who are following the unusual eating habits. More than just picky eaters, these lil ones are removing wheat, nuts, and meat from their menus due to allergies and health. Take a look at seven Tinseltown tots moving beyond the children's menu and eating differently than Read more
From peanuts to shellfish to wheat gluten to dairy, the list of foods that cause people problems seems to get longer every year. But while some people actually suffer from food allergies, others are just dealing with food intolerance. Do you know the ins and outs of these potentially dangerous foods? Text your knowledge with my quiz. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Peanut allergies have become surprisingly more common recently, and it's scary to think that taking an innocent bite of an energy bar fortified with peanut flour could end with fatal results. Scientists have been trying to figure out the cause of this life-threatening condition, but it looks like now they may have found a way to cure peanut allergies. A recent study at Duke University Medical Read more
The season of ragweed is upon us. Are your allergies causing some post nasal drip issues? When your nose creates mucus to trap allergens and germs, a thin film of this stream of goo travels down the back of your throat. Your body then disposes of these microorganisms through your digestive system (that grosses me out a bit even though I know it is perfectly natural). Under normal Read more
A few weeks ago, Yum and I were discussing peanut allergies. The allergy - which leaves many unable to consume the childhood staple of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches - affects thousands of schools, children, and families . Even the smallest amount of peanut oil can cause severe reactions. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a magical way to cure peanut allergies? He's no magician, but Mohamed Read more
About 1% of the U.S. population has a peanut allergy. The percentage may seem small, but since reactions can be fatal, finding a way to prevent it is becoming increasingly important. Many schools even ban peanut butter from children's bagged lunches. That's why this news is so promising. Progress has been made in desensitizing children with peanut allergies using a form of immunotherapy - a Read more
Get legs like Sandra Bullock with these 3 moves — Self Why Americans may be destined to be fat — The Daily Beast Use your passion for running to give back to the community — Peanut Butter Fingers How to encourage a friend to lose weight without sounding insensitive — Prevention Is global warming to blame for these horrendous allergy attacks? — Daily Spark Get inspired by these Read more
What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more
New report ranks the health of 3,000 US counties — HuffPost Healthy Living The top 7 excuses for not working out and how to squash them — Prevention Rain or allergies? The best outdoor workouts for these (and more) complaints — Shape How to not let back pain ruin your fitness regimen — Fit Bottomed Girls Everything you need to know about the new low-carb "milk" drinks — Daily Read more
