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A food allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming. Following these tips will help get you started. 1. Know your allergen Learn common sources of your allergen and what other names they might go by. Always read food labels. Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) has mandatory food...
Keeping your auto-injectors within a safe temperature range is crucial as epinephrine will lose its effectiveness when exposed to temperature extremes-both hot and cold. Ideally, Epinephrine Auto Injectors should be kept at room temperature. It is okay, however, for slight variation beyond that. Temperatures that fluctuate...
Now that the kids are out of school and your mornings are not as rushed, there is plenty of time for some delicious breakfast meals! Check out our allergy friendly breakfast ideas! Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins Free of: The top 8 Ingredients: 4 very ripe bananas 1/3 cup olive...
May 15-21 is National Eosinophilic Awareness Week. In honor of the week, read on for more information about EoE. What is it? Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively newly diagnosed disease that is characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (white blood cells) in the esophagus (tube connecting...
Do you have a cashew allergy? Pink peppercorns are the ripe berries of the Brazilian pepper tree. Despite their hollow texture, they do resemble black peppercorns and have a light peppery taste, even though they are not a true peppercorn. These peppercorns are routinely used as a...
If you know someone with food allergies you are probably aware that birthday's and celebrations can be a stressful time. Kids often feel left out at birthday parties or other events where cakes are served that may be full of their allergen. Below are a list of allergen...
React With Respect May 8-14, 2016 Every May, Food Allergy Research and Education promotes an awareness week. The purpose of the week is to improve public understanding of this potentially life-threatening medical condition. By increasing awareness, the hope is to encourage respect and improve the quality of...
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome What is FPIES? FPIES is a type of food allergy that is non-IgE mediated. It is most often triggered by cows milk and soy but can be related to other foods such as: rice, oats, barley, green beans, peas, sweet potato, squash,...
Raising a food allergic child has the potential to provoke a great deal of anxiety in any parent. Here are some pointers for helping both you and your child manage the stress of food allergies. Start awareness at a young age Your child is never too young...
Eliminating a food group due to food allergies can be concerning for many parents. Having a food allergy has the potential to affect nutrient intake and place a child at an increased risk for inadequate intake and poor growth. Education and nutrition monitoring of an allergic...
