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...items yourself which you know are safe. Luckily, foods now have required labeling for the 8 major allergens. If you have questions contact the manufacturer to be certain. Be careful when preparing food yourself. With recipe ingredients like celery, you know what you have – celery! But for other ingredients a recipe calls for, such as spice blends or sauces, the ingredients can be trickier to understand. Is that “protein hydrolysate” derived from soy, wheat,...

...little ones any lesson, and particularly true when it comes to teaching good dietary habits. When children grow in a household where enjoying allergy friendly foods and avoiding allergens in the norm, then they are more likely to make the same choice and mimic the same behaviors in the future. Imagine the effect this might have on your loved ones if the whole family could model this behavior! Reason #2 – Provide Support and Acceptance...

...Here is a list of how each test works and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Some of these tests can be less accurate in young children, so remember to talk with your doctor about which option(s) is best for your child. Skin Prick Tests (SPT) – Direct challenge of allergen on skin with a needle prick. Most commonly used method. Advantages: Rapid results, may apply many allergens, easy to perform.2 Disadvantages:...

...full of useful information. I recommend spending some time exploring all it has to offer and bookmarking it to refer to later. Allergy Free Recipes The Kids with Food Allergies website has created an easy-to-use, searchable recipe database. You can search for recipes that are free of the top 8 allergens and corn. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology website has a lot of great information about food allergies, in addition to some...

...or snacks to be stored? Is there a dedicated place to store epinephrine at camp? Ask: is your child allowed to bring packed lunches/snacks? What about potential allergens from the other campers that will be attending camp with your little one? Is there a food allergy management plan for the camp? Is there a designated area for little ones with food allergies to eat? What kind of camp staff are available for your child? Is...

...products. The protein found in these foods is made of small molecules called amino acids, they are the building blocks of protein. When the body digests protein, it breaks it down to small individual amino acids so they can be absorbed and used by the body. Whole food ingredients may contain whole protein allergens that might make your child with food allergies react with symptoms. Scientists have identified and carefully processed the mixture of amino...

...to. If you are unsure which foods are safe and which are not, always consult with your pediatrician or other physician before adding any new foods. Cheese, cream, milk powders and other dairy-based foods may be recommended for adding calories but since most of our readers have little ones with milk and other food allergies, we will list some high-calorie options not containing the top 8 allergens. Avocados:I think avocados are the perfect food. Many...

...substance (such as a food protein). Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes of inflammation and narrowing of the airway in response to certain “triggers.” These triggers vary from patient to patient and may include infectious agents, exercise, stress, pollutants such as cigarette smoke, and common allergens such as cat dander, dust mites, and pollen. Is there a link? There are approximately 9 million kids in the US who have asthma[2]. Of this...