Have you looked recently looked at the ingredients in a shampoo bottle and tried to interpret, let alone pronounce the various chemicals? I wish you didn’t need a science degree to...
Do you love bread, crackers and pasta? I sure do and I wasn’t about to give them up when I diagnosed with a systemic nickel allergy. You’ve probably seen how I enjoy baking all kinds of homemade...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Is your skin super sensitive to the sun like mine? It does not take much sun for my skin to burn and become super inflamed for days. Enjoying the great outdoors and hiking a couple times a week...