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Words Matter: Allergy, Intolerance, and Sensitivity

Words Matter: Allergy, Intolerance, and Sensitivity

Sometimes words are interchangeable. We can offer the compliment as, “You look beautiful!” or “You look pretty,” without having to split hairs about the difference between the two. You know that a food review using the phrase, “This dish is scrumptious!” is a lot like your teen yelling, “That was bussin’!” Sometimes, however, there are nuances to the words we choose and they are not interchangeable. Saying something is minuscule isn’t quite the same as saying something is small. They’re similar to a point. Both reference sizes, particularly size on one end of the scale. Small tends to be a...

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Cozy Up with These Snow Day (or Any Day) Snacks

Cozy Up with These Snow Day (or Any Day) Snacks

Winter is making herself known. From historic snowstorms spanning a large section of the country to prolonged stretches of bitter cold temperatures, it’s a good time to grab your coziest attire, pull on your fuzzy slippers, and settle in at home for a bit. Whether your family chooses to embrace long movie marathons, rowdy game tournaments (Monopoly, anyone?), or something else entirely, snacks will be had. If you need some (allergy-safe) inspiration, we’ve got a few ideas for you.  Dairy-Free Taco Dip It’s cold. Your dip should be warm, and by warm, we mean something more than merely cooked together...

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Day Care to College: Finding the Right Allergy-Friendly School

Day Care to College: Finding the Right Allergy-Friendly School

Heading to a new school can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. For the student, new experiences, new people, and new challenges await. For the parent, there will be milestones and growth to witness, new challenges to navigate, and new steps toward independence to embrace.  Of course, as with most things, adding food allergies into the mix adds an additional layer of consideration and due diligence. From daycare to college, integrating the school as another component of food allergy management is as big a part of the overall experience as homework, field trips, and grades. Know Your...

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Allergy Goals For a New Year

Allergy Goals For a New Year

A new year is just around the corner. You’re busy reading labels and assessing the potential pitfalls of potlucks and cookie exchanges. You’re celebrating holidays with friends and family. You’re striving to wrap up loose ends on your goals and resolutions. When you get a moment to stop and catch your breath and focus from finishing the year strong, you may start to consider what comes next. What should you plan for or aim for in the new year?  As you begin to mull resolutions and goals, you may focus on topics that impact your career, your fitness, your organization...

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