This low nickel corn chowder recipe makes for an excellent summer or winter soup. It can be served lukewarm or piping hot! The peppers are more commonly found in the summer and most of the other...
The abundance of winter squashes in the fall, all of which are low in nickel, make them perfect for baking and cooking. Since most processed pumpkin purees are stored in stainless steel cans, I’ve...
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...
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...
Happy New Year! Instead of waiting until the new year to make resolutions, I set goals throughout the year. As someone who exerts a fair amount of self-control, especially when it comes to my diet, I...
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...
Many of you ask me whether or not you should try the low nickel diet? The low nickel diet involves limiting your intake of foods high in nickel. I will always suggest you seek medical advice. My...
Remember junior high science class where you looked at various things under the microscope? When you compare normal skin and eczema skin under a microscope (I’m told) the skin looks different at...
While connecting with other who have eczema at a patient conference, I heard someone make the profound statement: “It may not be life threatening, but it is life altering.” Many of us...
Our immune system is amazing at fighting infection and disease. When the body comes in contact with a substance it believes is harmful, it reacts with antibodies. During an allergic reaction, the...
As challenging as the holidays can be with work or family gatherings, enjoying them with a food allergy can be downright trying at times. Often it is annoying to have to miss out on eating processed...
Dining out with a nickel food allergy can be quite a challenged! The majority of restaurant and culinary kitchens are full of stainless steel cookware, which is all high in nickel. I am lucky. My...