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Category - Living Low Nickel

Avoiding foods that contain nickel is the best treatment for my nickel food allergy, also known as systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS). When I ingest foods with higher concentrations of nickel I experience severe atopic dermatitis otherwise known as eczema.

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Low Nickel Red Pepper Soup

by Christy Cushing
2 weeks ago

Low nickel red pepper soup combines roasted red peppers, with a potato, chicken stock and pears to create a savory flavorful soup that tastes like nothing else. Bell peppers are known for being low...

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Does eczema cause you pain?

by Christy Cushing
2 months ago

Eczema and pain are two complex medical diagnosis. Apparently there’s been a lot of research about the itchiness of eczema, but that people don’t really talk about the pain eczema causes...

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Nickel in the Kitchen

by Christy Cushing
4 months ago

When not at work, I primarily live in my kitchen and living room. Nickel is everywhere. Found in stainless steel to prevent corrosion and rust in common household items, like cookware and appliances...

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Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts

by Christy Cushing
4 months ago

Need a fantastic low nickel vegetable side option? Roasted brussel sprouts with a little bacon are quick and easy savory treat that’s abundant in protein, fiber, vitamin c and vitamin k...

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The Truth about Magnesium & Nickel Allergies

by Christy Cushing
4 months ago

Many of us learn of our systemic nickel allergies because we eat or ate an abundance of oatmeal, leafy greens, beans, nuts or other foods high in nickel. It’s unfortunate that so many foods higher in...

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Low Nickel Beef Stew

by Christy Cushing
5 months ago

There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of beef stew, especially on a cold day. I love to slow cook beef stew all day long so my entire home contains the fresh aroma of slow cooked vegetables...

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How to Use A Food Journal

by Christy Cushing
6 months ago

Why keep a food journal? When you participate in any elimination diet, it can be extremely helpful to identify what foods you’re eating, what foods you may be reintroducing into your diet and your...

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Low Nickel Zuppa Toscana Soup

by Christy Cushing
6 months ago

A family favorite, this low nickel Zuppa Toscana soup is hearty and filling. A creamy soup that requires minimal attention and seasoning, traditional Zuppa Toscana soup recipes include kale, which is...

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Low Nickel Family Cooking Edition

by Sara Howe
7 months ago

When Christy came home with a note card of all kinds of random ingredients listed on it, I had no idea what I was in for. One of those horrible torture devices known as a patch test had revealed that...

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Low Nickel Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

by Christy Cushing
7 months ago

Growing up, we always had raspberries, blueberries and rhubarb in our garden. One of my mother’s favorite foods is rhubarb and she’d pick the rhubarb all summer long. Our basement freezer was...

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Overcoming Eczema and Food Allergy Shame

by Christy Cushing
8 months ago

You’re not alone. We can feel like we’re alone when we wake up with a nasty rash or can’t get a good night’s rest because we’re unknowingly scratching. When my skin is literally tough, it can still...

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Low Nickel Gardening

by Christy Cushing
9 months ago

Gardening brings me pure bliss. It’s astonishing when you truly understand the amount of water, effort and satisfaction involved in sowing seeds to full fledged fruits or vegetables...

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About Christy Cushing

Diagnosed with systemic nickel allergy syndrome or a nickel food allergy in 2009, I felt alone trying to navigate living with such an unique food allergy. Blogging since 2013, I find great joy connecting with others like yourself. When not blogging, I also love to hike, ski, garden and travel with my supportive spouse Sara and to tease our two cats.

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What's your favorite cookbook? I love the cookbook classic the Joy of Cooking. Tonight's #lownickel dinner was a variation from it! . . Breaded chicken breast thoroughly covered in a deliciously creamy portabella, shallot, parsley sauce, topped over orzo! . . #lownickelrecipes #nickelfoodallergy #nickelallergy #lownickeldiet #breadedchicken #breadedchickenbreast #joyofcooking #cookbooks #whitesauce #whitesaucepasta #portabellamushrooms #portabella #orzo #systemicnickelallergy #systemicnickelallergysyndrome #homemade #homemadeisbest #foodie #foodblogeats #creamy #recipes #nickelfree #nickelfreerecipe #delish #dinner #parsley

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The purpose of this website is to promote my personal experiences about my nickel food allergy, nickel allergy and eczema. My blog is not intended to provide medical or professional advice or legal opinions of any kind. I am not a doctor and the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All of the site content is for informational purposes only.

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