A Mom's Food Allergy Journey - Part 1
Nutrition, From Our Kitchen
What goes through your mind when someone you love is diagnosed with a food allergy? SAGE's Director of Nutrition, Lesley Vogel, can answer that question. She is the mother of a food allergic child. In this two-part series, she blogs about her experience and how it changed her life. "It's not like it came as a surprise. I mean, there was a reason I brought my daughter to the allergist in the first place, right? Just a few weeks earlier...
The ABCs of Food Allergies
Nutrition, From Our KitchenHave you ever had an allergic reaction to something you ate? If you were lucky, it was a mild reaction with symptoms like itchy eyes and throat, hives, or cramping. Unfortunately, some people have allergies so severe they produce a reaction called anaphylaxis. This can cause your body to go into shock, blood pressure to drop, airway to constrict, tongue to swell and hives to appear. Without quick attention, anaphylaxis can be fatal. A food allergy is a medical condition...
Celebrating Mother Earth
Sustainability, From Our Kitchen, GardensToday is the perfect time to go outside and marvel at nature and the beauty that surrounds us. It's Earth Day! Earth Day may be a relatively new holiday, but it has a lot of influence. The first Earth Day was celebrated in the U.S. in 1970; later that year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded as a direct consequence. Today, Earth Day is a global initiative, bringing together millions of people worldwide. So as you step outside...
Picnic Safety
Nutrition, From Our KitchenRising temperatures and blooming flowers mean spring has sprung and more people are taking mealtime outside. These tips will help ensure your food stays fresh and safe for everyone to enjoy. What to pack Consider time and space when planning your outing. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, trail mix and crackers are simple options that don't require refrigeration. Vegetables like sliced bell peppers and carrots are easy finger foods. Berries, when in season, offer a sweet treat that requires little...
Surprise your Tastebuds!
From Our KitchenSpring is here! It's the season of new beginnings, so try some new and different fruits and vegetables. Find some foods that are similar to old favorites and not only will your taste buds thank you, but you'll be gaining different vitamins and minerals as well! If you like broccoli, try cauliflower. Like broccoli, cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable. It’s full of fiber and is an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, antioxidants, and vitamin K. If you like onions...
Passover & Easter
From Our KitchenOver the years it's become more common to see interfaith marriages. A 2010 study showed 42% of marriages in the United States are interfaith. That got us thinking about Passover and Easter. The two overlap this year, meaning many families will serve dinners that bring both cultures to life. It presents an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Start your meal with a bowl of matzoh ball soup or a small garden salad. Serve beef tenderloin or turkey in...
Green With Envy - Creating A Great Garden
Sustainability, From Our Kitchen, GardensSpring has sprung! Now is the perfect time to start planning your garden. Whether you have a large yard or a small space on your deck or windowsill, here's our advice for creating a green space this season. Getting started Pick a location. No matter if it's inside or out, it should have access to at least six-hours of sunlight per day. If you are planting your garden outside, have your soil tested for acidity and nutrient content. This is...
The Luck Of The Irish
Nutrition, From Our KitchenWhen you think of St. Patrick's Day, Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd's pie probably come to mind. Many of these recipes call for ingredients like potatoes, carrots and cabbage – all nutrient rich foods. Did you ever think that the “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow may be about the food and its benefits? Potatoes, carrots and cabbage are all rich in fiber. Benefits of fiber include: improving digestion and lowering your risk of...
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