Allergies. They can be as mild as the hay fever many of us experience in spring, or severe enough to cause fatal anaphylaxis. And they are only becoming more prevalent in our society. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that approximately 50 million Americans are affected by allergies. And between 1997 and 2011,
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Hidden Dangers: The 8 Most Common Food Allergies and How to Avoid Them
Sniffles, sneezing, itchy eyes: Many of us have experience with the suffering of allergy season. But an increasing number of Americans are developing potentially deadly allergies to common foods. In fact, according to the CDC, between 1997 and 2011, the prevalence of allergies in children increased 50 percent. And it’s not just peanuts that are
3 Reasons Your Menu Should Include Mocktails
Think your cocktail list contains the most important — and lucrative — drinks on your menu? If so, you’re ignoring an opportunity to add another star refreshment to your repertoire: the handcrafted, alcohol-free “mocktail.” Though the Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers have been gracing restaurant drink menus for decades, there’s nothing “kiddie” about these faux