Finding balance with the low nickel diet is an ongoing journey. In the USA where I live, almost every fruit and vegetable – both organic or non-organic – is sprayed with some sort of...
This past winter I experienced extreme swelling in my toes, especially on my left foot. The painful symptoms lasted for multiple days and made it difficult to walk. My toes felt tingling in the...
There’s nothing like making your entire home smell like delectable lemon blueberry muffins. Growing up my Mother would make blueberry muffins for dessert or Saturday morning breakfast once a...
After a long day when I need to relax or while reading a book, I drink a cup of warm tea. Typically there isn’t a day where I don’t drink one to two cups of tea as it’s so much of...
Seasoned chicken, on top of melted brie cheese with balsamic vinegar soaked pear slices in between warm ciabatta bread truly makes this recipe taste gourmet. Believe me, you’ll definitely need a...
Traveling with a restricted diet requires planning ahead. While driving an average of 600 miles a week for work the past two months, using a “mobile kitchen” in my hotel has been the only...
While talking with Caroline Moassessi, fellow allergy blogger and founder of Grateful Foodie, she mentioned she has a family member who’s engaged to a wonderful woman with a severe nickel...
Typical chicken adobo is made with soy sauce. Since soy is one of the worst nickel food allergy offenders, my recipe includes a soy sauce substitute using organic Better than Bouillon Beef Base. You...
Have you ever used apple cider vinegar? Hearing about the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar, I hadn’t ever tried it until recently! While attending a National Eczema Association seminar...
Balancing a nickel food allergy and adequate nutrition can be challenging on the low nickel diet. Many people have asked me whether or not I take supplements. Personally I have from time to time used...
This creamy slow cooker salmon chowder recipe is one of my all time favorite low nickel recipes. Loaded with protein and vegetables, it’s very filling. I’ve adapted the recipe from Jenn...
Do you need a reason to celebrate life, because I don’t! I love celebrating the mini wins of my life everyday. Instead of waiting until the new year to make resolutions, I set goals throughout...