There is nothing like the smell of goodies baking in the oven during the holidays. Cooking with your kids can evoke your own childhood memories while in turn passing that memory onto your kids creating lasting traditions. Some of those recipes, however, may not be as healthy as you eat now or may not be suitable for a child with food allergies. There’s no reason you can’t rework those recipes to keep all the fun and memories, so to get you started here is a guide to healthier holiday treats for kids: (more…)
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Creating Healthy Holiday Treats for Kids
Friday, November 11th, 2011Danish Research Suggests Dirt Prevents Allergy
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Theories have long swirled about causation of allergies and immune system development. One of particular interest in the Hygiene Hypothesis- that lack of exposure to microorganisms in early childhood can increase the susceptibility of allergies by suppressing the natural development of the immune system. In short, without exposure to bugs, our immune system can’t build up its defenses. A new study found the answer to this quandary may be in the dirt. (more…)
Why Rice?
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011A trip down the baby food and product isle these days can leave any mum feeling confused. There are an overwhelming number of options, which is coupled by the overwhelming amount of conflicting information as to what to feed your baby. It is clear, at Mum Mum’s we are partial to rice so it is about time to answer the burning question: why rice? (more…)
Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Allergies, Study Suggests
Monday, October 24th, 2011From food to environmental allergies, as many as 1 in four European children have allergies and United States kids don’t fare much better. A recent study goes as far as to say that allergies are the non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century. Keeping this mind, researchers seek to find what factors influence a child’s allergies. (more…)
Managing Kids’ Food Allergies
Friday, June 3rd, 2011If it seems a lot more kids have food allergies these days that is because they do; the number has gone up 18% over the past decade and managing food allergies is an important part of childhood nutrition. Of course the amount and type of ‘food allergy friendly’ foods rapidly increased as well leaving mums of food allergic kids with many more grocery options. What has remained the same, however, is managing food allergies. Food allergy research will continue but it will be sometime before food allergies are eradicated or entirely preventable. Review our Understanding Food Allergies posts if you are new to food allergy information or have a newly diagnosed food allergic child, and here some tips for all mums to help manage kids’ food allergies: (more…)
Study Finds Asthma Linked to Celiac Disease
Friday, April 1st, 2011
We recently talked about the lingering coughs and colds leftover from the winter months, yet we have rolled into a prime allergy season for many. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), about 70% of asthma sufferers also have allergies and predicts that asthma rates will continue to climb rapidly. If you are a family coping with celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, as well as asthma a new study found these 2 ailments are more commonly linked than previously thought. (more…)
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Sweet Squash Corn Muffins
Monday, February 7th, 2011Perfect for the chilly winter months and a great side to hearty soups or chili are gluten free sweet squash corn muffins. There is plenty of room for variation, as you can use winter squash, butternut or delicata; or try pureed yams or sweet potatoes instead. Whatever winter veggie you decide to use (you can even use a mix of both sweet potato and squash), fill a roasting pan with ¼ inch of water, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until tender. Be sure to prick the potatoes or squash with a fork before roasting. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and transfer to a blender to puree. You can make extra either for baby food for your baby, or keep handy in the freezer as it will last about 3 months.
Use your favorite gluten free flour mix, or a gluten free oat flour which tends to have a bit more fiber content. Have fun experimenting with this allergen free recipe, the family is sure to enjoy any version you create.
Gluten Free Sweet Squash Corn Muffins
¾ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup squash puree
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ pure maple syrup
¼ cup water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease muffin tins if not using muffin cups. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk squash puree, oil, syrup, and water until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just enough to blend but do not overmix. Spoon into muffin cups and bake about 20-25 minutes, top of muffins will crack slightly when done.
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Tips for Managing Food Allergies
Friday, June 11th, 2010Identifying food allergies is half the battle, learning to live with them is the other half. It is a slow and steady process with patience being most important, but here are a few other tips for managing food allergies:
Understanding Food Allergies
Monday, June 7th, 2010
With the increase of processed foods in our daily diets, food allergies are becoming more commonplace. Why the sudden rise in children with food allergies? One reason could be the advanced means of a true medical diagnosis; however, food production methods have become significantly more sophisticated allowing for many new and manufactured food products to make their way to our plates.
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Phillips-University of Marburg Study Finds Microbes Help Mother Protect Kids from Allergies
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010The tendency to reach for disinfectants, stringent cleaners, and hand sanitizers is high this time of year for cold and flu prevention. During pregnancy women tend to be extra careful to reduce exposure to bugs of any kind. It appears, however, that a little exposure can go a long way as a new study found it may help prevent allergies in utero for kids later in life.
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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