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Making Informed Food Decisions: The GMO Labeling Movement
The demand to label GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) is picking up steam in the United States, both on the state and national front.
Organic Foods and Labels: What You Should Know When Buying Organic Products
Are you the kind of woman who likes her food free of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, irradiation or bioengineering? Lets hear it for organic! But, do you ever wonder just how organic is your organic food? Fear no more, but understand that there is a little give and take with the term organic. Read on
Cooking for Kids with Food Allergies
Food allergies present the risk of potentially serious reactions based on your child’s specific allergies. Processed or prepared foods make it more difficult to control exactly what your child eats. Birthday parties and other social settings leave your child exposed to even more risks of encountering ingredients that cause allergic reactions. Learning to cook for your child with food allergies increases the safety of her diet.
How to Do the Gluten Free Diet
Those with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity have difficulty digesting the gluten contained in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, over 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, which is a lifelong autoimmune disorder that can have debilitating symptoms for both children and adults. For those diagnosed with celiac or a gluten sensitivity, switching to the gluten-free diet is worth the challenge. It can make the sufferer feel notably better, sometimes in as little as two weeks.
The Family Guide to Bug Bites
Bug bites have been a persistent souvenir of outdoor activities throughout human history, and today, these pesky critters continue to trouble our families. It’s an all-too-familiar scene—your kids return from outdoor play, already scratching at fresh bug bites acquired in the backyard. To effectively deal with these nuisances, it’s essential to understand the distinct preferences and behaviors of common pests that leave us with itchy welts.
In this article, we’ll explore three of the most prevalent bloodsucking pests before delving into effective strategies to safeguard your family and home from these persistent invaders.