Chocolate Coconut Balls, Non-dairy, Gluten-free, Eggless, Without Soy

This easy and absolutely delectable dessert will please any palate!

1 cup sugar

1 stick margarine (non-dairy)

4 Tbs. cocoa

1 tsp vanilla Read more

Chocolate Cream Pie, Non-dairy, Gluten-free, Eggless, Without Soy

This torte is a rich and delicious treat. It’s unbelievable that not only is it non-dairy, gluten-free, and eggless, but it’s without any soy. This is a hit with any allergic kid!

1 cup whipping cream ( non-dairy Read more

Healthy Oatmeal Bars, Dairy-free

 

These  are healthy and absolutely delicious. When  my children don’t want their breakfast, they get this “treat.” They think they are eating a dessert, while I know they’re getting the nutrition they Read more

Avocado Hearts of Palm Salad, Dairy-free , Eggless.

1 avocado

1 pint of cherry tomatoes

1 can of hearts of palm

Olive oil Read more

Chocolate Cheesecake Dairy-free, Eggless, Vegan

Now you could enjoy this delicious non- dairy cheesecake and you won’t even miss the cheese in it!

1 chocolate pie crust
4 oz. soy cream cheese at room temperature
1 T. sugar
1 T. vanilla sugar
1 T. rice milk Read more

Eggless Ice Cream with a Crunch Eggless, Vegan

Eggless Ice Cream with a Crunch Eggless, Vegan

This delicious eggless ice cream is a great dessert, no one will even guess that is it eggless! Read more

Chinese Stir Fry Dish Without Soy, Eggsless

Chinese Stir Fry Dish, without Soy, Eggless

½ lb chicken breast cut into pieces

1 onion diced

2 med. Carrots diced Read more

Chicken Cutlets Eggless

Chicken Cutlets Eggless

1 lb chicken breast
Flavored bread crumbs, BBQ flavor tastes best
Canola oil

Heat frying pan with oil. Cut chicken Read more

Allergies in Infants

Recognizing an allergy early could save mothers and infants much aggravation and stress. An average newborn should sleep more than he is awake. His feedings should make him satisfied and he should be sleeping few hour stretches at a time. His skin should be clear and smooth.

If a mother notices that something is not so smooth, infant is not so satisfied and happy, or skin not so smooth or even red, she should check it out.

Infant allergies could express itself in a variety of ways such as: colic, anxiety, extreme crying, irregular stools, red rash, or itchiness (seen when infants scratch their face constantly). Checking with you pediatrician, you can look into various ways to try to detect a possible allergy.

A formula fed infant might be instructed to switch formulas, and seeing whether the baby finds relief, thus detecting an allergy or just sensitivity.

With a breast-fed baby, it gets a little trickier. The mother then might be instructed to abstain from certain foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, fish and soy. The doctor may direct her to give it a few weeks to see whether the baby clears up and becomes more satisfied and happy. The mother then may start to add foods slowly into her diet to try to pinpoint the exact culprit.

Although it is easier said than done, with an allergic baby, it is usually possible to see a drastic improvement once the mother goes off of the highly allergenic foods. The mother may or may not decide to experiment with various foods. Her calm and happy baby may give her the strength to abstain from the highly allergenic foods for a few more months. Once the child begins expanding their diet, foods should be carefully selected and slowly introduced. Patience will go a long way to detect the exact food allergy.

Although there are many allergy tests out there that seem easier and quicker, the truth is that up until a year old, they are not that reliable. The most accurate way to detect an allergy in an infant is to follow this food elimination diet and slowly rule out foods that are fine thus detecting any problematic ones.

Allergies in Babies

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently recommends gradually introducing solid foods when a baby is between 4 and 6 months old, depending on your baby’s readiness and nutritional needs. It is recommended that breast milk or formula should be baby’s main source of nutrition until at least 6 months of age. Introducing solid food earlier than 4 months may have certain risk factors; consult your pediatrician.
Introducing solid foods to your baby is a really big milestone. This milestone is a lot of fun and a lot of worry as well. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that there is no need to rush things! The key is to offer single-ingredient foods at first, and wait three to five days between each new food. If your baby has a reaction to a particular food — such as diarrhea, rash or vomiting — you’ll know the culprit. This is the easiest time to pinpoint any possible allergies. If at any point you suspect an adverse reaction – even something mild, like a small rash- discontinue the food that was just introduced for 5 to 7 days. When reintroducing the questionable food for the second time, be more cautious and give more time before going on to the next new food.
If you do notice that your child is sensitive to a new food, stop feeding your child that particular food, and consult your doctor. To help prevent food allergies, parents were once told to avoid feeding young children eggs, fish and peanut butter. Today, however, researchers say there’s no convincing evidence that avoiding these foods during early childhood will help prevent food allergies. It is still a good idea to check with your baby’s doctor if any close relatives have a food allergy. It is best to be more cautious and give your child his or her first taste of a highly allergenic food at home — rather than at a restaurant — with an oral antihistamine available, just in case.
If a food has caused a digestive problem in your child, it could be because the food was introduced too early. So it may be possible to re-introduce that food to your baby at a later date. Seek further advice from your child’s doctor.
Baby food allergies affect around 8% of children. Although it’s important to take the risk seriously, try to keep things in perspective. Introduce new foods carefully and watch for any reactions. Then you can enjoy safely introducing your baby to the wonderful world of food.

Fall Allergies and Children

Fall is a tough time for children who are allergic to ragweed and other plants that send out pollen in the fall. The start of school means increased exposure to other children which gives germs more of an opportunity to find them, and a busier schedule can often lead to a weaker response from their immune system. Here are 5 ways you can anticipate the fall allergy season and keep your child healthy.

1. Stay Informed About Daily Pollen Levels-If you child is allergic to fall pollen ragweed is the likely culprit. Allergies to this weed account for more than half the problems that fall pollen can generate. There are others weeds that send out pollen at this time of year including cocklebur, pigweed, tumbleweed, and sagebrush.

The internet allows you to get pollen count by zip code, and local TV, radio stations, and newspapers give pollen levels daily. If high pollen levels are likely to trigger an attack, consider having your pediatrician write a note that excuses your child from outdoor activities when the pollen climbs above a certain level.

2. Push Fluids-One of the body’s ways of ridding itself of the pollen that it sees as harmful is to flush them with watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and by producing mucous that causes congestion. Keeping the body hydrated replenishes the fluids that are lost and keeps your child healthier, and feeling less depleted because of the constant loss of fluids.

3. Consider Over-the-Counter (OTC) Help–The last thing most parents want to do is to push a pill at their child. However, it only takes several days of your child’s misery for you to take a look at over-the-counter medications that might offer some relief. Zyrtec and Claritin both come in children’s doses and your pediatrician can recommend one that might offer relief for your child.

Be sure to try them out on a weekend day first. Different children react in different ways. Some children don’t react at all, some feel sleepy, and others become more active. How it affects your child will help you decide when to give it. If it causes sleepiness or increased activity, giving the dose a few hours before bedtime and/or after school will avoid having it interfere with school, but can still offer much needed relief.

4. Provide Adequate Sleep Time–With the crowded schedule that fall can bring for children, it’s easy for activities to encroach on adequate sleep time. Hold to a regular bedtime and insure that your child gets at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Allowing the body to rejuvenate is a healthy and natural way to keep your child feeling good and their body strong.

5. Continually Filter Indoor Airborne Allergens–Regardless of how many precautions you take, pollen will get into your indoor air. Pollen attaches easily to hair, clothes and pets when entering from outside. Using a high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) air purifier that is specifically designed to remove airborne pollen is an essential allergy management tool.

Continuous filtration of your indoor air means that pollen levels are never allowed to increase to the point that cause your child to become uncomfortable. This kind of air cleaner is also able to work not only on fall pollen other normal airborne pollutants that are present in your home all year long.

Eggless Chocolate Cake milk-free,

This Eggless Chocolate Cake is

absolutely easy and extremely delicious!

1 ½ cups flour

1 cup sugar

3 Tbs. cocoa (or, instead of cocoa, substitute ½ tsp. ground ginger, ½ tsp. cinnamon and ½ tsp. cloves for a spice Read more

World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies milk-free, egg-free

These delicious cookies freeze very well. They are best stored in an air tight storage containers or bags.  Enjoy fresh out of the oven… they won’t even make it to your freezer!

1 1/2 cups of flour Read more

Fruity Oatmeal Bars milk -free, egg -free, wheat-free

1 cup oat flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, uncooked
2/3 cup sugar
¼ tsp. baking soda
½ cup or 1 stick  milk-free margarine
1 jar of your Read more

Mushroom Sauce

This versatile sauce is great with almost anything. It tastes amazing with chicken, fish or even mashed potatoes. Pouring it over potato knishes makes a lovely and delicious appetizer.

1 Box of fresh white mushrooms Read more

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