Allergy Testing : The Faithful, The Flawed and the Feckless
There are a myriad of options out there when it comes to diagnosing allergies. Most are expensive, and with allergies reportedly being one of the highest money generators for the medical industry, one has to wonder if all of the testing is necessary and trustworthy. The word allergy is currently a buzzword. It is common [...]
Food Free Goodie Bag Idea: Suitable for both boys and girls
Are you are bored of the usual ‘plastic attack’ or unsuitable and dubious foods that are usually crammed into the goodie bags, which usually make their obligatory trip to the bin – either through not being able to withstand little hands or for being generally unsuitable? If so, here is an idea that is great [...]
Sneezywheezy Scoops the Straits Times on New Allergy Labeling Law
The Straits Times reported on August 6 that the AVA has updated food labeling laws and now requires product labels to list out food allergens – a full month after sneezywheezy.com brought the news to you. I’m very proud of Vicky – a great chef, a fun gal and a true allergy supermom – for [...]
EpiPens in Singapore : Will it become standard practice to receive EpiPens with the shelf life of a year at point of purchase?
EpiPens are manufactured to provide the consumer with at least a one-year shelf life, at the point of purchase. However the previous EpiPens available to consumers in Singapore had a much shorter and distinctly less generous shelf life. Less generous by about six months. Being an expensive but compulsory piece of medical equipment for people [...]
Not Your Mother’s Pork & Beans: a quick, healthy meal that kids love
‘Pork & Beans’ elicits images of that 70’s era campfire staple: a can of beans with some cut-up hotdog tossed in for added oomph. This recipe ain’t that one! The pork and beans we make at our house is a healthy, savoury dish made from minced pork and sliced green beans, and served over rice. [...]
Delcie’s Cakes Hits Sweet Spot with Gluten Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free Desserts
At the tender age of 26, Delcie Lam has become a lightening rod for sweet-toothed Singaporeans who struggle with dietary restrictions. Her bakery, Delcie’s Cakes, does brisk business making organic, low-sugar confections for people with diabetes, and gluten, egg and dairy allergies – plus vegans who want to avoid eating animal byproducts. Delcie began baking [...]
Quick supper : Sausage and butter bean mash
This is a meal that is easy to prepare, and consists of staples found in most people’s kitchen and a pack of sausages! I have used butter beans for the mash as they are quicker to make than mashed potato, and can be table-ready in ten minutes. What You Need 1 pack of sausages 2 [...]
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