Hello Friends
It has been some time since my last post. Life has been crazy busy, as I’m sure everyone’s life is.
While sulfite updates on the blog have been lagging, I have continued to be active daily on Instagram, sharing my day-to-day life, meals, products, and health updates.
Sulfite Talk On...
What is a Sulfite?
You hear sulfites, and your mind probably thinks wine. But sulfites are much more than an additive in wine.
Do you know what a sulfite really is? Sulfites or Sulphites are compounds found naturally in the human body. The salts of this compound are often used as...
Planning on taking a trip to DisneyLand but worried about sulfite-free food?
So, you’ve planned a trip to Disney and you’re so excited. Then it hits you, what are you going to eat at the park? Will there be sulfite-free food options at Disneyland? Will you get sick from the...
Recently, I've been asked frequently about sulfites in Indian food. Read through this post to see how I am still able to enjoy many Indian meals.
What Are Sulfites
Sulfites are prevalent in our food chain. Found naturally in some foods and added to others, it can be difficult to avoid. Sulfite...
Sulfite sensitivity can affect 1 in 100 people. If over 100 million people have been vaccinated in America, then potentially 1 million of those people may suffer from sulfite reactions IF the vaccines had sulfites as included ingredients.
Many vaccines contain sulfites and sulfates so, from the beginning of covid...
More than any other time, the holidays can feel particularly difficult for someone with reaction to food. The abundance of sweets, comfort foods and even holiday cocktails can feel like a minefield for someone with a food sensitivity, intolerance or allergy. Firstly, if you’re just learning about your own...
My Take On 'Diets'
As a general rule, I try to avoid fad diets and quick fixes. With my sulfite sensitivity, my diet already has a lot of constraints. About 12 years ago, my fertility specialist put me on the South Beach Diet and I’ve essentially followed, it to some...
It is often said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what if everything you eat, from the start of the day, makes you feel bad? Knowing what to eat for breakfast with a sulfite sensitivity can be tricky, yet so crucial to starting your day...
Even after years of reading about sulfites, I still get confused when it comes to sulfates. 1 in 10 people may be sensitive to sulfites and fewer than that are also sensitive to sulfates. Many claim sensitivity to sulfates is extremely rare. While skin sensitivity has frequently been reported from...
Food Intolerances can be extremely common
Up to 20% of people may suffer from a food intolerance or sensitivity. A food allergy is not the same as an intolerance though they can often be confused. An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction while an intolerance is usually from an inability to...