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”
Tag Archives: Dietary Restrictions
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”
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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Donation Progress Update!
Hi everyone! This week marks our 8th week collecting allergy-friendly food donations. We have received an outpouring of volunteers who donated over 560 food items! We are halfway to our goal for the 2021-2022 year of reaching 1,000 food donations, so every donation counts. Sign up today on the “Get Involved” page to contribute toContinue reading “Donation Progress Update!”
The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies
Emily Brown was your average American mom living in Kansas city with her two year old daughter who was allergic to peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, and soy. The extra cost of healthcare and special food meant that this family was forced to turn to meal assistance programs from local food pantries. With so many allergies,Continue reading “The Connection between Food Insecurity and Food Allergies”
Food Allergies VS Food Intolerances
Many people confuse food allergies and intolerances because they appear to be very similar at first glance. In fact, researchers surveying a group of adults across the country found that 19% of their subjects claimed to have a food allergy, even though only 10% of these people had a true, diagnosed, food allergy. The otherContinue reading “Food Allergies VS Food Intolerances”
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