‘MOMMIE 911 newsletter’ Archives
Allergy Information Resource Website for Parents to Check Concerning Childhood Food Allergies
AllAboutFoods.org is a user-friendly website that provides easy to understand allergen information and is available to the general public. It lists basic food items and lets visitors know if they contain the eight main food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. The primary focus is on fast food restaurants, [...]
Food Allergy Walk- Help Raise Awareness
More than 12 Million Americans have Food Allergies and over 3 million of them are children. Whether you or a family member has a food allergy or not, help raise awareness of Food Allergies and Help Raise Funds for Research and Programs by taking part in the Food Allergy Walk this Fall. The Food Allergy Walk was begun by the Food Allergy & [...]
Recognize the Symptoms of Food Allergies in Children
Food allergy symptoms vary. One child may have very mild symptoms, while another child may exhibit life-threatening symptoms. We should all be aware, and recognize, the symptoms that can present themselves. Reactions can occur within a few minutes or not show up for a few hours until after having contact with the offending food. Food Allergy [...]
False Labels on Foods A Danger to Allergic Children
It is estimated that more than 30,000 Americans, many of them children, require emergency room treatment each year. Of those, approximately 150 die each year. This is a very serious matter, not to be taken lightly, however, it is becoming more evident that some companies are taking this a little too lightly. An investigation by the Chicago [...]
Host A Gluten-Free Cupcake Party for NFCA- Get Free Stuff
Host A Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Who does not love cupcakes???? Cupcakes seem to be all the rage again with Cupcakes Shops popping up and selling tons of the things-like Sprinkles, and other trendy cupcake stores. Well why not host your own Cupcake Party to Raise Awareness of Celiac Disease and Help Raise Money for the NFCA for research and [...]
Yummy Cupcakes- Chocolate Gluten-Free and a Dairy and Egg Free Recipes
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Gluten-Free-Yellow-Cake/Detail.aspx http://www.parents.com/recipe/cupcakes/gluten-free-cupcakes/ This recipe makes a yellow cake or cupcakes and it has great reviews from many people. It is also very versatile and reader have used it to make many other gluten-free desserts with this [...]
Food Allergies Resources for Parents- Listing of Websites, Books, Groups, and Articles about Food Allergies and Kids
This is a PDF from the Dept. of Agriculture's Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers published February 2008. This is the most comprehensive listing of resources for food allergies I have seen. By food allergy (ex. peanut, or tree nut or egg) it goes through websites, organizations and foundations, books/cookbooks, [...]
Foods Your Baby Should Not be Fed-What Your Doctor May not Have Told You
The first year of your baby's life is a busy one. It is full of firsts and big developments and many changes to your child's feeding habits. One big change occurs when your child starts eating baby food and then moves on to solid foods. Some parents are aware that there are certain foods that the American Association of Pediatrics says should [...]
