Category Archives: Allergies
Don’t Lose Sleep over the Nightshade Family of Plants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The Nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae) includes many fruits and vegetables that you may be familiar with, and probably have at home right now. But did you know that this group of plants … Continue reading
What to do when you get Sick at Random
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Recently I got unexpectedly sick. I went on vacation and woke up not feeling very well the day after I got back. I told myself that traveling had taken a toll on my … Continue reading
So, you’ve got an intolerance…
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student After feeling uncomfortable for years I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease and a dairy intolerance. Right now, you are probably thinking what I thought when I heard the news, “So … Continue reading
My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 2
By Katherine Cook Having a child that has food allergies changes everything. Not only does the child have to learn how to cope with lifestyle changes, but your entire household does. Little mistakes in the kitchen could mean a trip … Continue reading
My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 1
By Katherine Cook When my son, Stanley, was seven years old I noticed that he was struggling with eating and had pretty much stopped growing. At meal time he would complain that he was full really quickly or that his … Continue reading