Archive for the ‘Food intolerance’ Category

“No Nut” Butter: Safe for school

Ingredients: 2 cups of raw unsalted sunflower seeds, ground (use a coffee grinder or food processor) 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup of agave syrup 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice 3 pinches of sea salt Optional: 2 tbsp of carob powder or cacao powder for a chocolate flavor Combine all ingredients together. [...]

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Food Allergies and Food Intolerance

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an immune system response. It occurs when the body mistakes an ingredient in food — usually a protein — as harmful and creates a defense system (antibodies) to fight it. Allergy symptoms develop when the antibodies are battling the “invading” food. The most common food allergies [...]

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