Publisher's Synopsis
WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THIS BOOK?Delicious recipes that are dairy free, gluten free, soy free egg free, fish free, shellfish free, nut free, spices free, vegetable or fruit freeRecipes for soups, main courses, side dishes, snacks and dessertsSpecial chapter with "yummy" options for kidsTasty and comforting ideas that your whole family will love with full-color photos, nutritional facts and easy to follow instructionsThe basics of any "free" diet, food to avoid and how to replaceI hope this cookbook inspires you to create bright and bountiful meals and gets you excited about cooking!Avoiding nuts means more than just not eating them. It also means not eating any foods that might contain tree nuts or peanuts as ingredients.There are significant safety issues with nut and seed consumption. Nuts are among the foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions. Allergies are different from intolerances and involve an immediate immune response upon exposure to the allergen. Symptoms include rashes, hives, asthma attacks or inflammation and in severe cases and cause anaphylaxis, a severe, possibly life-threatening allergic reaction which can affect the airways, breathing or circulation.A strict diet free from nuts involves the avoidance of any tree nuts and seeds such as: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashews, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, nuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts.An individual's chance of being allergic to nuts increases if other family members are allergic
