Sulfites are commonly added to foods as a preservative that inhibits oxidative discoloration (browning) and flavor changes. The problem is that many people are sensitive to sulfites and can suffer migraines, weakness, nausea, digestive disturbances, neurologic issues or other uncomfortable symptoms as long as four days after exposure. You’ll find sulfites under names like “sodium […]
Category: food sensitivities
Artisana Raw Coconut Butter
I saw these cute individual-serving size packets of Artisana Raw Coconut Butter next to the checkout line at Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, and decided to grab a couple and check them out. I love everything coconut for it’s amazing health attributes, and thought this might offer a nice alternative to peanut butter for my peanut-sensitive […]
YoNanas: A Creamy, Decadent, Healthy, Ice Cream
I have a new obsession and it’s called Yonanas! Have you heard of Yonanas? It’s a unique little kitchen appliance that transforms frozen bananas and fruits into luscious soft serve ice cream. I kid you not: what emerges after only seconds has the satisfyingly creamy texture of soft serve ice cream but the only ingredients […]
The Fight MS with Food Project Featured on Stu’s MS Views and News Radio Show
Last week, I was interviewed by Stuart Schlossman and Deanna Kirkpatrick of MS Views and Related News for their blogtalk radio show on MS and diet and how food sensitivities are involved in multiple sclerosis. Click here to listen to the hour-long recording. MS Views and News is an organization dedicated to raise the level […]
Chronic Inflammation Behind Most Diseases
When the Wall St. Journal asked the question, “What do heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke and cancer have in common?” would you have guessed the answer would be “chronic inflammation?” To this list of inflammatory diseases, I would add multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and so many […]
