Coping with Food Allergies

Many thanks for the support and encouragement we've been receiving regarding this "allergy-free" diet we're about to embark on.  It's interesting to see how many people struggle with some kind of food allergy.  Keep sending me your recipes and ideas!  I plan on building a cook book with the ones that end up working for us.  Perhaps at the end of this year...I will make it accessible online, so that other "newbies" to this diet can find success.

I'm feeling more and more positive and empowered about this drastic transition thanks to my mom and mamaritzy(mother-in-law).  My mom has always been 'doctor mom' to me.  When I'm not feeling well, she's the first person I turn to.  I don't know what it is--but she always finds a way to make me feel better.  She has been doing a lot of research for me, regarding food allergies.  Something she came up with for me is called a FODMAP diet.  Check it out if you've ever experienced digestion issues!  Perhaps it'll fit your symptoms?!

My mother-in-law (Debbie) is one strong lady.  A couple of years ago she was given the same results as Daniel.  She, having gone through life not knowing about the evil food demon, experienced a lot of pain and suffering and false diagnosis.  After taking the plunge, and going on the allergy free diet, she has cleansed her body, and done something modern medicine couldn't do for her in 30 + years.   Her success gives Daniel and I hope!  PLUS...she is a phenomenal resource for us (and for anyone reading this blog-possibly dealing with a similar situation).  Make sure to mark down any recipe of her's I post!   She's amazing at making substitute ingredients taste like the real thing!!

A website she sent over tonight really excited the 'cheap skate' in me :-)  This website is for those (like Daniel & I) who are new to all of this.

Here's to new beginnings!! (raises glass of delicious beringer red moscato wine) mmmm!