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8 05, 2021

Peach & Pretzels & Jello Dessert

By | May 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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, [...]

7 05, 2021

Successful Peanut OIT Stories

By | May 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Oral Immune Therapy has been used as a controlled medical therapy that involves gradual introduction of an allergen. It has been used with some success and the following OIT success stories attest to that! Ashley Memken Peanut and Tree nut Allergy Moms 2tSpodnshoeredaa  · Today we completed peanut OIT..I know its not for everyone, but for us [...]

7 05, 2021

Ear Drops with Peanut Oil – What!!

By | May 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

7 05, 2021

Food Allergy Mom Poem – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

By | May 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

7 05, 2021

Macarons – Vegan (Egg & Nut-Free)

By | May 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

27 04, 2021

Updated Snack Guide from Snack Safely!

By | April 27th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Thanks to Snack Safely for providing an updated snack guide for the food allergy population. The new guide below will provide snack ideas to make delicious and safe choices for those with food allergies. The new items are featured in this post. The guide can be found at snacksafely.com Enjoy your safe snacks! HomeSafe Snack [...]

26 04, 2021

Allergy Friendly Danish Butter Cookies – Yum!

By | April 26th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The classic Danish Butter Cookie recipe, provided by Cookist, is so simple and delicious! Who hasn't tried and loved these cookies!! Well, now you can make them - allergy friendly too! Danish Cookies: the recipe for the famous crumbly and delicious butter cookies EASY1HFOR 8 PEOPLEDESSERTSRECIPESby Cookist INGREDIENTS 00 TYPE FLOUR 300 gramsBUTTER 200 grams • 717 kcalSUGAR 100 grams • [...]

25 04, 2021

Innovative work being done on reducing allergic reaction and anaphylaxis!

By | April 25th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Research is underway at McMaster University to use an antibody (being treated for asthma) in food allergies. The study is showing promising results with no anaphylaxis in the mice sensitized to peanut study group. The research is essential in the reduction of allergic response and anaphylaxis as a treatment for food allergies. Antibody May Provide [...]

22 04, 2021

Multiple Food Allergies Study Begins Phase 1/2 For De-Sensitization

By | April 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

A new study from Alladapt Immunotherapeutics is underway. Oral immunotherapy will be used on children and adults with one or multiple allergies using a set of the most commonly allergen foods. Twenty areas in the United States will be involved in the "Harmony Study". Broad Spectrum OIT Candidate for Multiple Food Allergies Begins Phase 1/2 [...]

20 04, 2021

Milk takes over from Peanuts as Lead Cause of Fatal Anaphylaxis in Children!

By | April 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

A national study conducted in Britain from 1998-2018 reveals that cow's milk has taken over from peanuts as the leading cause of fatal anaphylaxis in children. The increase has been steady and increasing over that 20 year period. There are many questions here in Canada and the U/S., not the least of which is whether [...]