Being a parent of a child with food allergies is no simple task. From meal planning and prepping to overseeing every aspect of your child’s diet, you’re on high alert at all times to ensure that your youngster is safe and healthy. Luckily, there are many amazing online communities that provide tips and support to help allergy moms and dads handle their daily duties as parents of food-allergic kids. Many of these communities exist on social media, where platforms like …
Category: Food Allergies
It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every …
“Purchased a new @americanmedicalid and changed the inscription to ensure that I receive epinephrine and that 911 is called!” – @Liladri317 Food allergy to fish or shellfish affects 2.3% of …
Swim days, camping trips, family vacations, and of course, barbecues! The summer months bring with them lots of outdoor activities and opportunities to get together with family and friends. When …
5 food allergy bloggers you should be following According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. As many as many …
Halloween can be a time of nightmares for parents of children with food allergies. Not only is there Trick-or-Treating candy to sort through, but there are parties and festivities all …
I am a food allergy mom. I have two sons who couldn’t be more different from each other. The oldest is a sensitive, introspective, timid soul, while the youngest is …
With Halloween just over a week away, it’s important for parents of children with peanut and other tree-nut allergies to know which candies are safe for their children to eat. …
I am pleased to be able to relate my story, in the hope that it will encourage others to purchase a medical ID and thus experience the same comfort and …
With up to 15 million people living with food allergies, including 1 in 13 children,* chances are that you or someone you know is affected. But what exactly are food …
Last Saturday we participated in the Houston FAAN Walk for Food Allergy for the second year, and boy did we have fun! Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure …