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”
Category Archives: Dietary Restrictions
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”
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”
Favorite Holiday Recipes
Holiday season is officially here! Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all finish out 2021 with fun, food-filled festivities. Click on each picture to find the recipes for our favorite allergy-friendly treats to impress guests this holiday season:
Halloween with Food Allergies
With Halloween right around the corner, its time to put out your teal pumpkin! Many Halloween treats contain allergens that aren’t safe for kids with food allergies. While some parents may opt to let their kids “trade in” their candy at the end of the night for safe treats or alternative toys, many neighborhoods haveContinue reading “Halloween with Food Allergies”
Food Allergy Myth Busters
Today we are going to debunk 9 common food allergy myths and misconceptions. Slide the bar to the right on each tile to reveal that myth and to the left to reveal the fact. Article sources: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/food-allergy-myths-and-misconceptions https://badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/10-myths-about-food-allergies/
Food Allergy Facts and Statistics
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Understanding the Basics of Food Intolerances
What is a food intolerance? A food intolerance, often called a food sensitivity, occurs when a person has difficulty digesting certain foods. Food intolerances, which are related to the digestive system, are not the same as food allergies, which are related to the immune system. What causes a food intolerance? Different food intolerances are causedContinue reading “Understanding the Basics of Food Intolerances”
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