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”
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A Closer Look at the Four Pillars of Food Security
The four pillars of food security are availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability. Availability means with having enough food available. Accessibility deals with having the economic and physical means to access food. Utilizations refers to using and handing food in a safe in proper manner so as to fulfill the requirements of nutrition, hygiene, and health.Continue reading “A Closer Look at the Four Pillars of Food Security”
A Closer Look at the Most Common Allergens
The top 9 allergens in the U.S are dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, nuts, wheat, shellfish, fish, and sesame. Allergen Applies to: How common? Found in: Kids or adults? Worst part of the allergen? Dairy cow’s milk and other animal milk (goat, sheep, etc.) 6.1 million Americans cheese, yogurt, butter mostly kids, typically outgrown uncooked milkContinue reading “A Closer Look at the Most Common Allergens”
Welcome to the Food Allergy Allies Blog!
Our blog will explore a wide variety of topics related to food allergies and food insecurity. We also plan to feature testimonials, photos, and results of our efforts. Stay tuned for our first official blog post!
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