The Big 8 Allergens
From Our KitchenEight common foods account for nearly 90% of all food allergies in the United States. They are: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. Check out the list below to review a sampling of what foods contain these allergens. Some may surprise you. Eggs - Found in Baked Goods, Pasta, Mayonnaise, Cream Sauces, Marshmallows and French Toast! Milk - It's found in Butter, Cheese, Ice Cream, Yogurt and Sour Cream. Peanuts - Found in Granola, Grain Breads...
Making the World a Safer Place
Nutrition, From Our KitchenEven if you don't have food allergies, odds are you will come into contact with someone who does. Knowledge and resources can help you become an ally to the 15 million people living with food allergies in the United States. One step you can take to make the world a safer place for those with food allergies is to wash your hands! According to FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education proper hand-washing defends against germs and is also effective at...
Support Food Allergy Awareness
From Our KitchenIt's food allergy awareness week. For parents of children with food allergies, food safety is something to constantly worry about. Going to school, meeting friends at a restaurant or attending a birthday party are just some of the events met with reservation. Greater food allergy awareness and education among the allergy-free crowd is appreciated and should include children. Here are a few tips to increase your awareness: Educate. One in 13 children has a food allergy. With numbers like that...
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