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Cheryl Marks Young
Allergy-Friendly & Allergy-Free Are Different Things (And Only One of Them is Accurate!)
“What can I bake that will be allergy-free so everyone can enjoy it?” Have you heard that question before? The person asking means well. Depending on the context, there may even be a legitimate answer that meets the needs of a very specific group of people. The problem comes when the question is asked in a more general context. Why? Because you’ll be hard pressed to find many foods that are truly and completely allergen free. Wait. What? Let’s back up a moment and revisit a few basic food allergy facts. Top 8 9 Allergens In the United States, the...
Cheryl Marks Young
Just in Time for Food Allergy Awareness Week: 5 Easy Way to Raise Food Allergy Awareness
Living with food allergies can often feel isolating. Whether you’re passing on a social outing that will be hard to navigate or you’re putting in extra time to figure the logistics of getting your child safely through summer camp, food-allergy families often face added challenges when it comes to every day living. If you’re among those who live this life, you’re absolutely not alone. In fact, you’re part of a group of 32 million Americans. That’s right. You’re part of a group that’s much too big and getting bigger and this is the perfect time to raise awareness about it....