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...
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...
My skin story is an ongoing struggle with eczema. Though the low nickel diet has drastically reduced and improved my eczema, it’s not a cure or a perfect remedy. I still use prescriptive creams and...
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...
I love a great steak. Over the years, my relationship with red meat has dramatically changed. For 4 years my parents used to poke fun at my being an adamant vegetarian who couldn’t stand to...
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...
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...
When you crave something sweet sometimes it can be a sign of stress, dehydration, tiredness, or just being human. We all have a sweet tooth from time to time. I believe the point of the low nickel...
Living with a food allergy can be overwhelming, especially when your first diagnosed. One of the best comprehensive books on food allergies I have ever read is Food Allergies: A Complete Guide When...
Discovering my nickel food allergy as an adult changed my world. Suddenly everything I ate was suspect. All the habits and training for planning and preparing meals, had to be relearned. What is a...