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”
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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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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”
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”
Food Donation Progress Update!
Hi everyone! This week marks our first week collecting allergy-friendly food donations. We have received an outpouring of volunteers who donated over FORTY food items! Our goal for the 2021-2022 year is to reach 1,000 food donations, so every donation counts. Sign up today on the “Get Involved” page to contribute to our goal andContinue reading “Food Donation Progress Update!”
Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is a medical condition defined as an irregular immune response to a particular food. A food allergy develops when a person’s immune system misidentifies harmless food proteins as dangerous threats. As a result, the immune system releases special chemicals to combat the so-called threat, and these chemicalsContinue reading “Understanding the Basics of Food Allergies”
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