Nanny Joe

Q: Where can i get great recipes for my whole family?I’m looking for healthy recipes for my kids,tasty food for all!Any recommendation?

A:

There is a social Food Lover site for those who craves for great food recipes.It also is a site for you to share your recipes and even get nutritional analysis on the recipes you submit.It has a wide variety of recipes for those looking for healthy ones ,sinful recipes that will satisfy your cravings and good old time traditional recipes passed from generation to generation.

Do try out this site coz its great for Food Lovers!

This site also helps you to plan your meals for your perfect dinner/meal.You can also jot down your Food Events  on line!

Have you ever been to an casino website. Dont know which to go to. Well there are many sites out there that actually give out online casino reviews but which is the best?

Truthfully I have my own favourites to choose from but this site does have its advantages. Reviews from players and critics could be seen here. Most sites are sometimes reviewed by their own staff as you can notice that the review is kinda short and sweet. But real players have real reviews up to the point of what they like best about the site.

Every player has their own preferences on games, looks, feel and even service of a website. Especially one that you are paying for. Some players are very skeptical on how the game is being played and the winning rates.

There are also bonus signups that you are able to get from this site. Some bonus signups are showed only after you signup thus you are not able to get it and some are even higher bonus compared to what you think you could get. So this site is kinda awesome in many ways. If you are looking to get that itch away and start putting money in your pocket then this site is the first place to go before you roll the dice.

Q: Is a flu shot safe for an individual with an egg allergy?

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Influenza vaccines are grown on egg embryos and may contain a small amount of egg protein. If you or your child is allergic to eggs, speak to your doctor before receiving a flu shot.

Q: Can an MMR Vaccine be given to an individual with an egg allergy?

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The recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) acknowledge that the MMR vaccine can be safely administered to all patients with egg allergy. The AAP recommendations have been based, in part, on overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the routine use of one-dose administration of the MMR vaccine to egg-allergic patients. This includes those patients with a history of severe, generalized anaphylactic reactions to egg.

Q: Can I rely on kosher symbols to determine if a product is milk-free? The Jewish community uses a system of product markings to indicate whether a food is kosher, or in accordance with Jewish dietary rules.

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There are two kosher symbols that can be of help for those with a milk allergy: a “D,” or the word “dairy,” on a label next to “K” or “U” (usually found near the product name) indicates presence of milk protein, and a “DE” on a label indicates the product was produced on equipment shared with dairy.

If the product contains neither meat nor dairy products it is “pareve” (parev, parve). Pareve-labeled products indicate that the products are considered milk-free according to religious specifications. Be aware that under Jewish law, a food product may be considered pareve even if it contains a very small amount of milk. Therefore, a product labeled as pareve could potentially have enough milk protein in it to cause a reaction in a milk-allergic individual.

Q: Is goat milk a safe alternative to cow milk?

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Goat’s milk protein is similar to cow’s milk protein and may, therefore, cause a reaction in milk-allergic individuals. It is not a safe alternative.

Q: My baby is 3 months old and i need to get back to my work soon.He relies onlky on breastfeeding and refuses to be weaned off with any bottles/teats/pacis.Any tips as i dont know how it will be like without my breast milk.

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1) Now that you know you will be back to work soon;gradually alternate feeding your child between breastfeeding and feeding via a bottle.You can pump out your milk and put it into the bottle.Get your hubby involve in feeding so that your baby gets familiar with other people especially during feeding time.This will help in reducing the ‘clinging effect’ during feeding.

2) If you choose to continue breastfeeding;you can pump your milk out and store it in a breastmilk bag in the freezer.Usually frozen breast milk can be stored up to 2 days(experts say you can freeze it at the back of freezer at -4 degrees up to 6 months.I personally feel 2 days to ensure freshness as sometimes no sure gurantee for 6 months.This also encourages continuity in lactating as more often you express,the lactating period is normally prolonged).

To defreeze the milk, warm it up in a tub of warm water.

Q: Is there any special way to add comfort during sleeping as i’m 5 month pregnant and its getting very uncomfortable sleeping.

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Yes,try out the Leacho pillow  range.Eg;

Q: I plan to organise a family holiday.Is there a way to minimise expenses for a family trip?

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For a burdenless family vacation without burning a hole in your pocket; here are some tips:

1.Get cheap flights,cheap fares and cheap lodging  offers via the internet for the best deals around .You get the best deals at your finger tips.This will save on family expensesand find the best lodging that caters for families

2. Budget your expected and allocated money for the trip.It is best to know how much you have or plan to spend.This will ensure that your plannedtrip is within affordability.Planning ahead means you will spend wisely

3.Plan ahead on your trip;-what to do,where you plan to eat(nice/hawker stall).Find out the best places to have your meals…it could be a favaurite tourist spot,or a recommended one …Knowing what you plan to do at your destination will make sure time is spent to the fullest

4.Get travel insurance for the unexpected.It is always better to be safe than sorry..Lost of baggage,vehicle breakdown, theft are most common misfortune during vacations.

5.Get medical vaccines if your travelling to a foreign country.Be sure to also get a travel medical insurance.Medical expenses are expensive especially if you travel to a foreign company.Try and avoid unhygenic eating stores

Q: What are the symptoms of chicken pox?

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Begins with a low grade fever,loss appetite and decreased activity.

- About two days later, your child will develop an itchy rash consisting of small red bumps that start on the scalp, face and trunk and then spread to the arms and legs (but may also occur in the mouth and genitalia).

- The bumps then become blisters with clear and then cloudy fluid, and then become open sores and finally crust over within about twenty four hours, but your child will continue to get new bumps for about four more days.