RESOURCES: The Zestfull Magazine
I may be biased, considering I write for this magazine, but Zestfull is a go to resource for all things allergies. It is a resource for people living with food allergies, from food and travel to mental health and more. Zestfull magazine appreciates that the issues surrounding food allergies aren’t always to do with food.
Behind Zestfull
Food allergies are increasing linked to mental health and Zestfull, along with their experts and contributors, want to understand this connection. The people behind Zestfull are none other than Shala and Kortney.
Shahla
Shahla is an allergy mum, who started from not thinking about allergies, to starting a business thinking about them. She is a terrific cook, food photographer, business person and kind hearted. Shahla started MyBerkleyKitchen where she shares tips, stories and joy in and outside the kitchen. She brings in seasonal whole foods, colourful ingredients and more.
Kortney
Kortney was the face behind Allergy Girl Eats. She was one of the first people connected to when I started The Allergy Table. She has multiple food allergies, and also manages asthma and eczema. Allergy Girl Eats is a terrific blog with wonderful recipes, interviews, tips and resources.
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Live
Live is the main source for articles, stories, tips, and more. If you’re wanting to see how to live a fulfilled life with food allergies, this is the place to go. “Food allergies are one part of life.”
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Eat
Eat is Zestfull on a plate. A nutritious approach in managing food allergies and food. Zestfull wants you to eat everything you can eat. Wanting to become a home chef, this is the place to go.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup-Gluten free, Nut free & Vegan
Explore
Food allergies shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world if you want to. Zestfull shares how to travel with food allergies, they believe that food is not the only thing to see in the world. They help you plan and prepare so you can travel with your food allergies.
Traveling with kids with food allergies: Ten essential items to bring on the plane
Learn
Tips are great, but you are the only person who understands yourself and your food allergies, so Zestfull is giving you the knowledge from experts that way you can make the best decisions for you and your life. “Knowledge is power”. Learn is your go to hub for all things expert. Headlined by The Itch: A Podcast about Allergies, Asthma & Immunology hosted by Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta and Alida Iacobelli a Registered Dietitian and food allergy woman.
Understanding Food Fear and How it is Related to Food Allergies
Shop
Ever want to find the perfect allergy book for your child, or makeup, that is free from your allergies - Shop is where you go.
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“We come from a place of non-judgment and compassion. We foster connection through community by sharing diverse stories of daily life with food allergies. We break down barriers so you don’t have to. We explore the joy that food brings even with food allergies. We’re on a constant quest for balance in mind, body and spirit.”
“Live a zestfull, balanced life with food allergies.”
Articles I have written
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Please connect with the resources on this page and reach out for support, guidance, connection and friendship - we are all in this together!