<p>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 Social Media I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 a preservative.   Are sulfites [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 food?  Will you even be [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Recently, I&#8217;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 reactions can occur in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 shot discussions, I’ve been interested [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 food problems, it may be difficult [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 off right. Eating sulfites early in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 topical sulfate use as in toiletries, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>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 process the food.  Unfortunately, it [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Having A Sulfite Sensitivity Can Be Scary Sulfite exposures can be incredibly obscure. In the early stages of my discovery, I limited venturing out to try new things. But that isn’t a wonderful way to live. To be scared of food? Food should nourish and be enjoyed. We need to learn what we safely can [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Coffee 🙂 A delicious cup of hot coffee between my hands is one of my favorite ways to start the day.  I prefer my daily cup (or 2) to be black and as warm as I can tolerate it.  It not only serves as a little boost but it also just makes me happy. I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Taking Stock Of Our New Basics If we had asked people what was absolutely vital to their well being four short weeks ago vs the same question today, I believe we would have very different answers. Four weeks ago, I would have most certainly listed the gym among many other conveniences that I had been [&hellip;]</p>

<p>This Is Beginning To Feel Like The Marathon We Knew It Would Be It has felt like a long 3 weeks for those that have been following the social distancing/Stay At Home Orders.  Unfortunately, we must be patient and accept that we need to settle in for several more weeks. This week the social distancing [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Planning Is Vital For Those With Food Sensitivities/Allergies When you have a food sensitivity, planning becomes even more important during any major natural disaster. As I write this, many of us are under Shelter in Place, Self Isolation or Stay At Home Orders. Availability to groceries is limited as shelves after shelves remains sparse. This, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Are you tired of feeling tired?  Tired of being the first one to fall asleep during family movie night? Having to decline social events because it seems like it will take too much energy? Or maybe it feels like you are a few steps behind everyone, trying to catch up, mentally and physically.  That used [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Are you at the point where you have been researching and discovered you are sensitive to sulfites but your symptoms are not going away? Maybe you feel better but still, have bad days with unknown triggers. Perhaps it’s time to search for hidden sulfites. Sulfites can be hidden as part of the process of making food or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; Sulfite Free/Low Sulfite Products I Like Updated 02/22/20 with some new products I&#8217;ve recently discovered or forgot to mention in original post. Here is a list of some products, foods and beverages that I enjoy.  Not everyone’s tolerance is the same so some of these items may or may not work for you.  It [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Food Intolerance Can Make Holidays Complicated For many with a food intolerance such as sulfites, sensitivity or allergy, eating can become even more complicated around the holidays. First there are all the social gatherings and feasts. In addition, traveling and maybe trying to be polite as a guest at someone else’s home is not easy. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I feel better when I …. ‘I feel better when I,&#8230;’ is a question I remind myself when I need the inspiration to push through the difficult days that go along with having chronic conditions and sulfite  intolerance. In this post, I’d like to share the tools that helped me get where I am today [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; Shrimp Scampi dinner paired with a chilled glass or two of white wine may sound delicious but if you are part of the 1 in 100 with a sulfite intolerance, read on to learn why this may mean bad news for you. What Do Sulfites Have to Do With Shrimp Depending on the type of wine, [&hellip;]</p>