Navigating Life with Food Allergies
OIT- Our Food Allergy Eradication Journey Guest post by Nina Aggarwal FOOD ALLERGY LIFE Fear, panic, and isolation. These are only just a few of the emotions that begin to describe the feelings a parent goes through when they discover their child has a life …
As the saying goes, “Teaching is a Work of Heart“. It truly is and today we spotlight how one teacher created a food allergy awareness poster board and what she has done to teach, love, and inspire others about Food Allergy Awareness. Michelle DeLorenzo and …
Nut Free Bakeries and Nut Free Cafes A list of nut free bakeries and cafes for those with peanut and tree nut allergies. Nut-free ice cream shops are also included! Always ask at the establishment about their food policies and how they handle your specific …
Allergy Free Valentine’s Candy If you’re on the search for allergy free Valentine’s Day candy, you’re in for a real treat! Allergen friendly Valentines candy and chocolate do exist, you just gotta know what brands to look for. With school age kids, most classes have …
Food-Free Halloween Treats It’s wonderful to see that Food Allergy Awareness is gaining momentum and that there are so many options for kids with food allergies on Halloween Day. As much as I love to see more allergen friendly candy on the market, there’s still …
Food Allergy Walk Organized by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) , their Food Allergy Walk celebrates the heroes that keep our food allergic loved ones safe and raises funds for food allergy research, education, advocacy, and awareness. DISCLOSURE: Posts may contain affiliate links. If you …
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK 2019 May is Food Allergy Action Month and specifically Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12-18, 2019. Are you ready for it? There is a LOT we can do to raise awareness. But first, let’s start with a definition. FOOD ALLERGY …
Non-Candy Valentine Ideas Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and when you have food allergic kids, this holiday can be particularly rough. Candy is everywhere and it either has allergens or may not be cross contact safe. What’s a parent to do to make …
ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE Are you done with tests and ready to try the REAL FOOD? If you’re at this stage, then you’re probably betting (and hoping!) that you’re likely NOT allergic to the challenge food. This should only be done in a doctor’s office, NOT at …
Empower our Kids with Food Allergies Food Allergy Facts and Statistics 1 in every 13 children in the U.S. is affected by Food Allergies 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. About 30 percent of children with food allergies …