Paper Palate

For months I have taken for granted my favorite family-friendly publication, Foods Matter.  Like clockwork, it appears in my email inbox each month, and never fails to delight me with a myriad of news snippets, articles, and recipes.  Unlike the other foodie magazines I frequent, Foods Matter is focused on living with food allergies and intolerances.  My primary concern is dairy, due to a milk allergy, yet their hodge podge of health and food information keeps me fascinated, and continuously learning on a variety of topics. 

This month’s article on migraine and food allergy caught my attention the most.  While I have never suffered a migraine myself, my sister has always lived with them.  The article actually goes in detail on the various potential causes of migraines including food sensitivities, high fat diets, and quite simply, lack of food and sufficient water.  They also suggest possible ways to find the trigger, definitely some ideas I will be passing onto my sister!

Some other features from the July 2007 issue include: Wheatgrass - nature’s finest medicine, Egg allergy, Homeopathy for asthma and allergies, Offers and giveaways, Monthly product tastings / comparisons (this month – nut and seed butters), really I could go on … but I think I mentioned recipes too?  Yes, about ten or so recipes grace the pages of Foods Matter each month.  They have graciously allowed me to reprint my favorite from the July issue: Coffee & Coconut Ice Cream (vegan and free of dairy, eggs, soy, corn, gluten, and nuts*)

As long as I am playing catch-up, here are some sample articles, from prior Foods Matter issues:

• Dining Allergen-Free in New York City
• Milky Matters – Insight on Alternate Dairy Milks
• Infant Formulae for Allergic Babies

So check back, each month I will offer an update on the news features and a sample recipe from Foods Matter.

Foods Matter is available in print in the U.K. and via email in both the U.S. and U.K.  While subscriptions are a bit higher in price than your average “style” magazine, it is a very focused publication.  Plus they offer three free trial issues for a great “try before you buy” offer.  At the very least, check out the Foods Matter website, which is loaded with information and offers several unique books and cookbooks on a range of special diet topics.