Drew Aveling Founder of Siitch and Online Allergies FoodASC Member since 2018 Please tell us about yourself and why you are interested in the allergy & gluten free space. I’m a bit of a mutt. I grew up in the Middle East and Australia, graduated from Florida State University and then moved to Los…
By Tracy Bush, Nutrimom – Food Allergy Liason Repost in celebration of Oakley’s life and the 3rd Annual Oakley Gage Debbs’ Memorial Soccer Jamboree on December 2, 2018. Has your life been touched by food allergies? Are you entering a new journey that has turned your world upside down because the very thing that is supposed to…
So you’re wondering about the Instant Pot? What is it? Think pressure cooker, slow cooker and rice cooker all rolled into one with some other bonus functions like a warmer, sauté pan AND it’s programmable! The Instant Pot’s technology uses liquids, like broth and water, to cook food faster using less energy. I must…
I remember those words like it was yesterday. Those two short words cut through me like a sharp knife as my youngest son blurted them out while taking a bite of his sandwich that I had just given him. We were on our way to his fall soccer game in a neighboring town. The sun had just…
As Halloween approaches, are you wondering how to keep your children safe amongst the bite sized candy frenzy? Worried that they will feel excluded from the fright and fun? Do you dread October 31steach year or at best think, “Good Grief”? While Halloween can be challenging for families with food allergies, celiac disease and other…
Post by Lori Moussapour, M.A., LMSW One of my central goals is to motivate clients to push through challenges and learn to live, work, love and play despite them. Often, this doesn’t involve fixing a problem, but rather living fully in spite of it! In 2008 my family’s passion for travel was threatened. My husband…
Post by Andrea Balzano Tucker, MA As a Health Educator, there’s nothing I like seeing MORE than people sharing info and resources about Celiac Disease. There’s also nothing I like seeing LESS than info shared that isn’t fact-based but based solely on personal experience. While there’s nothing wrong with saying ‘this was my experience’ in some circumstances, often times this…
Just announced! Kaléo and Walgreens are partnering to make the Auvi-Q auto-injector available in stores. What does this mean to you? Availability? Cost? Stay tuned! Recent News Walgreens and Kaléo Partner to Address Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply Issues, Providing Patients Access to AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) Through Walgreens Locations Nationwide Further Reading Walgreens…
Whether your child is entering preschool, middle school or college, back-to-school can be an exciting and sometimes stressful time of the year. If you are looking for TIPS for the bus, lunch, 504 plans or the dorm, we’ve got you covered! Check out FoodASC Back-to School posts as well as posts from around the…
“May contain” has proven to be a hot button topic that has stirred up quite a response over on the FoodASC FB page. What is “May contain” you might ask? In short, the “May contain” statement is a voluntary statement placed by the manufacturer on the labels of some products indicating a product “may contain” or have…