Resources For Families with Severe Food Allergies - 13abc.com Toledo (OH) News, Weather and Sports

This week on Rebecca Regnier's Full Plate we talk about the difficult challenges parents face when their children are diagnosed with severe food allergies.

We introduce to a new book called Feeding Eden by Susan Weissman which chronicles the emotional journey of a family coping with life threatening allergies. In addition to the emotional story Weissman also shares resources that help her family.

Then you'll meet an amazing family with a novel idea on how to deal with allergies. They've got an allergy sniffing dog! It's a new way for people with allergies to be alerted to ingredients that could be dangerous for them. 

We weigh in with a dietician on the first steps to take if you suspect your child is allergic to a food.

And finally a GREAT cookie recipe from Dena's Cookie Jar that's safe and delicious.