Allergic Living Magazine: The Future of Food Allergy

Have you gotten a copy of Allergic Living's 5th Anniversary Collector's Edition? It's a must-read! I was lucky enough to borrow a copy from my library.

The article about the future of food allergies is full of great information and HOPE. From peanut allergy vaccines to tests for anaphylaxis to herbal formulas, there are numerous studies going on right now. With the idea that one fix won't work for all, researchers are coming at food allergy from all angles. The search is on for individualized treatments when it comes to treating and curing food allergy.

There is another fantastic article that looks at how plastics and pollutants affect allergies and asthma. Yet another article looks at how to help your food allergic child become an empowered restaurant diner. Cybele Pascal's The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook was featured in this issue as well with her recipe for Red Velvet Cake with Velvet Frosting. The picture looks good enough to eat and I plan on trying this recipe out soon. I'll let you know.

If you can't get your hands on a copy of this issue, check out Allergic Living's website for an inside preview and subscription information.

Food Allergy Cookbooks

Linda Coss's first food allergy book was a bright light in my dark kitchen when we discovered my child's multiple food allergies. When the allergist told me to avoid all foods containing dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, oats and wheat, my mind played an internal video reel. Plates of macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, french toast, omelets and chicken nuggets flashed by- all with big red "x's" over their images. I truly didn't know where to begin.

Fortunately, I discovered Linda's "What's to Eat" food allergy cookbook. It is possible to cook and bake successfully avoiding dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. I was able to find a wheat flour substitute and tailor Linda's recipes to my child's needs.

I have since added her second food allergy cookbook, "What Else is to Eat" (just made the yummy barbecue sauce on page 101 for dinner last night) and her helpful book "How to Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies".

The great news is that Linda is offering her annual holiday sale. Order by December 31, 2009 and get FREE Priority Mail shipping. There's no minimum order or coupons required. You can also save up to 26% when you order the books in sets. Plus, those who would like their books personally autographed or need a gift card, can get those by typing a note in the "special instructions" section of the order form.

So, if you deal with food allergies in your family, I highly recommend these books. Honestly, some of our favorite family recipes, like Meatball Soup and Wheat Germ Baking Powder Biscuits, are in Linda's books. Order a copy for grandparents or others who cook and bake for the food allergic person in your life. The cookbooks contain easy to follow recipes with easy to find ingredients.

Go to Food Allergy Books for more information and to place an order.