News - Part 5
Peanut Allergy
Peanut Allergies? Definition: When a person has been in contact with or has ingested a peanut product the bodys immune system reacts. The proteins in the peanut are considered harmful by the body which causes an allergic reaction. Symptoms can occur within seconds or be delayed as long as two hours. The severity of the […]
Parents of Children with food allergies
What are food allergies? What are the symptoms? Common allergies, Allergy Bands… BabysittersCaregivers Babysitting forms Babysitting Online Training Course Need nut-free signs? Learn about bullying and food allergies and more… Resources for schools and day care Shopping, Eating out & Traveling How to read a food label for allergens online course Test your food label […]
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Oral allergy syndrome? Definition: Oral allergy syndrome is considered an allergic response after being in contact with certain pollens. It causes allergic symptoms in the mouth such as: tingling, swelling of mouth or lips, and itching. What foods cause oral allergy syndrome? Mainly it is pollen on or still in fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables […]
Nutrition and Wellness
Nut Matching Game
With food allergies, particularly tree nut and peanut allergies, it is important to know what tree nuts and peanuts look like, and their names so they can be avoided. This fun matching game challenges you to find the nut match somewhere in the puzzle. The advanced game challenges you to match the name of the […]
Nut Free Sign
More Signs Please print and post these free nut-free signs to help keep your children with peanut allergies safe at daycare or school. We created four different sizes for your convenience.
Milk Allergy
Milk Allergies? Definition: When a person has been in contact with or ingested a milk (dairy) product the bodys immune system reacts. The proteins in the milk are considered harmful by the body which causes an allergic reaction. Symptoms can result within seconds or not for two hours and may be mild to severe to […]
Mango Allergy
Mango Allergy? Definition: A mango allergy can be confused with urushiol allergy. The first, mango allergy, causes an allergic reaction after ingestion of the food. The second, urushiol allergy, is a result of contact with the mango or the mango tree sap. Urushiol allergy can cause mild to severe skin reactions that can mimic a […]
Kiwi Allergy
Kiwi Allergies? Definition: A kiwi is a small fruit that has a fuzzy greenish brown exterior and bright green interior. It is a small tropical fruit, about the size of a computer mouse. A kiwi allergy is due to the immune system reacting to contact with and/or ingestion of a kiwi fruit. Kiwi allergy reactions […]
Janna Field
Jannas professional life has spanned television, radio, writing, and educating. When one of her sons was diagnosed with food allergies at five months old she became proactive in learning how to manage his care. Her early experience with food allergy and gluten intolerance management began as a legislative advocate. Her company, Allergy Free Table, LLC, […]