Happy Diwali! To celebrate, I made one of my favorite Indian desserts, a carrot and cardamom pudding, called Gajar Ka Halwa. My mother told me she used to eat it in the winter months while growing up in India. This particular version is served hot, but in the...
I have several updates to the Food Allergy page. You know what that means, right? No news is usually good news, so if I have some news it’s probably not the greatest news, and in this case, there is something to share. There are two pages now (see above for the...
On September 18, 2015, an 18 year old college freshman in Ontario died of anaphylaxis after ordering a smoothie at the college cafeteria. She had known peanut and dairy allergies. She did not have her EpiPen injectors with her. Also in September of this year, a...
Question: How much sugar does the average adult consume daily? Answer: 22.2 teaspoons Question: What is the recommended amount ? Answer: For women: 6.25 teaspoons For men: 9.4 teaspoons image source Wowza. That’s a lot of sugar. You might be thinking about...
Welcome to 31 Days of Healthier Living! I’m so glad you’re here! Scroll down to read Days 1 and 2… Day 3 Not the Kind with Bubbles Day 4 How ‘Bout Them Apples? Day 5 Lessons from the Tree Maker Day 6 Tips to Allergy Proof Your Home Day 7...
