Special food allergy friendly food items can be double or even triple the cost of their regular counterparts. For low income families, college students, single parents, or anyone trying to save money, this can make grocery shopping with food allergies quite a struggle. While the task may seem daunting, purchasing food allergy friendly food onContinue reading “Food Allergies on a Budget”
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Back to School with Food Allergies
August is here which means the new school year is right around the corner! Browse through the tips and resources below to ensure that your food allergic child and their school are equipped to safely manage food allergies. Talk to your child – Ensure that your child understands their food allergies. Discuss what a foodContinue reading “Back to School with Food Allergies”
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”
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/
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”
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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