What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that develops when the body can no longer produce insulin or when the body cannot properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a special hormone made by the pancreas (an organ in the body) that allow the body to process glucose, a sugar. When the body cannotContinue reading “Dietary Restriction beyond Food Allergies: Diabetes”
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Best Food Allergy Friendly Nonperishable Foods to Donate
Not quite sure what foods to donate to Food Allergy Allies? Want to give food allergy friendly foods to your local food pantry? Need to stock up on nonperishable, allergy friendly foods before a big storm? Check out our comprehensive list of the best shelf stable allergy friendly foods listed below or visit our “donationsContinue reading “Best Food Allergy Friendly Nonperishable Foods to Donate”
Resources in Houston for Food Insecurity
If you or a loved one is facing food insecurity, you’ve come to the right place! Below is a comprehensive list of food pantries and meal assistance programs in Houston. Call 832-369-9390 at the Houston Food Bank for help finding the right organization for you. Houston Food Bank Heights Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry Emergency AidContinue reading “Resources in Houston for Food Insecurity”
Hunger Facts and Statistics
767 million people live on $1.90 or less per day 6 children die each minute of a hunger related condition 690 million people around the world go to bed hungry each night 34 million people live in poverty in America 40 million Americans struggle with hunger 10 million children face hunger in the United States,Continue reading “Hunger Facts and Statistics”
Food Allergy Friendly Ingredient Substitutes
Have you found the best cookie recipe ever… but it contains milk and eggs? Don’t worry! With these handy substitutes, nearly any recipe can be modified to accommodate food allergies. Even better, these substitutes barely change the outcome of the recipe, and can be a great option if you are missing ingredients, have guests withContinue reading “Food Allergy Friendly Ingredient Substitutes”
Dietary Restrictions Beyond Food Allergies: Religious Restrictions
Food allergies, food intolerances, and celiac disease may be the most obvious dietary restrictions, but there are many other sources of dietary restrictions. Today, we are going to take a look at dietary restrictions that are not medically necessary, but are rather chosen by the individual for religious or ethical purposes. 1. Kosher Kosher isContinue reading “Dietary Restrictions Beyond Food Allergies: Religious Restrictions”
How to be a Food Allergy Ally
Ally (ah-lie) – noun, verb A person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity; to side with or support Oxford Dictionary Being an ally to the food allergy community can mean different things to different people. To some, being an ally means advocating for the food allergy community. For others,Continue reading “How to be a Food Allergy Ally”
The Connections between Sustainability and Food Insecurity
What is sustainability? Sustainability is defined as meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In other words, the concept of sustainability means taking care of the environment and using natural resources wisely so that our Earth will be habitable for years to come. The concept ofContinue reading “The Connections between Sustainability and Food Insecurity”
Understanding the Basics of Celiac Disease
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease (SEE-lee-ak) is a medical condition that is characterized by an inability to consume gluten. Although celiac disease, gluten intolerances, and wheat allergies may seem similar, all three are very different. Celiac disease lies in between an intolerance and an allergy, but it does not truly fall into either category.Continue reading “Understanding the Basics of Celiac Disease”
The Food Insecurity Cycle
Food insecurity can feel unstoppable – why? Food insecurity follows what I like to call a cyclical domino effect. In other words, a chain reaction of events culminates in a repetitive, hard-to-break cycle. When examining causes of food insecurity, it becomes evident that not one but many factors contribute to food insecurity. Financial strain isContinue reading “The Food Insecurity Cycle”
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