There are many allergy-free symbols everywhere. They appear on food packaging, restaurants and bakeries, to name a few. The following post from Snack Safely outlines the need to get further information beyond the allergy-free symbol. Ask questions at the restaurant or bakery. In addition, check for contact information on packaging and view the product site [...]
Current testing for food allergies is invasive, using skin pricks and food particle testing resulting in 50 to 75% accuracy . There is a new test called BAT that uses a blood sample from an individual along with a white blood cells to provide 96- 100% of the time for nuts and seed allergies. Recent [...]
Never leave the house without the EpiPen! Always bring it!! Have a reminder in the hallway near the door or better still on the door next to the door handle. Thanks to Charise Grant Barnes NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum for this essential reminder! Charise Grant BarnesNNMG Food Allergic Families Forum · BYE Bring Your Epinephrine [...]
SnackSafely.com has put together cautions when reading food labels in the US, although caution is also required in Canada and other countries. 48m · To be fully aware during #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, you need to know that (in the US) you cannot rely on the label alone to determine whether a product is safe for your food allergies! Here's [...]
Tamara Hubbard, NNMG Food Allergy Families Forum has provided tips and resources for living with allergies having control and peace of mind instead of anxiety and negative thoughts. Tamara Hubbard NNMG Food Allergy Families Forum May 10,2021 · Happy Food Allergy Awareness Week, all! The Food Allergy Counselor Directory & Website is sharing allergy-related social and [...]
Looks yummy and it's allergy friendly too! Thanks to Skinny Recipes! PEACH PRETZEL JELLO SALAD INGREDIENTS : Crust:2 cups pretzels, crushed3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Filling:2 cans peaches, drained, peaches pat dry2 cups water, boiling1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, [...]
Reading all labels is necessary and now ear drop prescribed by a doctor is yet one more label, totally unexpected, that has crept up! Doctors and pharmacists must have comprehensive information sharing to ensure that this will not happen again. Kudos to the Mom who picked up on this before it was given to her [...]
Paula Kress (NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum Feb/2021) has written a beautiful ode to food allergy Moms. It is so true and I could relate to all of the below tasks, thoughts and love. Thanks and Happy Mother's Day to all the Food Allergy Moms! Nicole N Paul Kress · I educate I advocate I [...]
Macarons are a popular dessert these days and can be found at most bakeries and even grocery stores! They are colorful, light and taste great too! A Vegan version is a real treat and many thanks to The Home Baked Vegan for delivering it!! Vegan Nut Free Macarons Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinInactive [...]