Caregiver Anxiety and FPIES A guest post written and submitted by Mun Cho, Registered Dietitian and Food Allergy Parent. FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) is a non-IgE food allergy, which is different from the IgE-mediated food allergy that could potentially be anaphylactic. Acute FPIES involves excessive vomiting, which could lead Read more…
We love to hear about allergy-friendly food companies! Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with one for an interview! Here is our interview with Big Green Organic Foods: Millet Pasta! Tell us a little about your company and your aim to provide allergy-friendly services/products. Eating healthy should not Read more…
Recently, we learned of a parenting book for parents of children diagnosed with FPIES. We had an opportunity for an interview with author, Angelika Sharma, and here is what she shares about her book, “A Mother’s Guide to FPIES”. Tell us a little about your book and your aim in Read more…
Calling all fans of pesto, this summery recipe for Zoodles with Basil Almond Pesto might just be your new favorite healthy “pasta” recipe. And it can be served as a main dish or side. What are “zoodles” you ask? Zucchini that are cut into noodle shape. But, if squash is Read more…
Planning Your Summer Adventures, When FPIES is Your Uninvited Travel Companion Backpacks are starting to gather dust, you’ve inflated the kiddie pool . . . . summer must be here! At our house, we are always thrilled for the arrival of summer. It allows us to take a breath, stock Read more…
A FARE Collaborator blog Most of us don’t think twice about going on vacation or attending neighborhood barbecues, but for people managing food allergies, having others provide meals requires extra vigilance and planning. Those not living with food allergies are typically unaware of how easily and quickly an otherwise safe Read more…
Recently, we learned about an award winning Science Fair project that raised awareness to food allergies. It was done by a 6th grade student and today we’d like to share a little about that project with you! Tell us a little about yourself. I am Ameya Balaji, studying in 6th grade, and Read more…
In 2019, I was fortunate enough to represent The FPIES Foundation at the ACAAI conference in Houston, Texas! It was an amazing opportunity to educate medical professionals who were unfamiliar with FPIES, as well as to meet FPIES-familiar practitioners and hear about their incredibly strong advocacy for our FPIES community. Read more…
A recipe shared with us, courtesy of Jerran Boyer, Owner and Executive Chef at Health Nut Chef What do you do when you crave apple pie, but you want something healthy and/or have food allergies? Make “Apple Pie” Bites! Grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and full of those comforting apple pie flavors, Read more…
I sat nervously at the conference table, introducing myself to a room of new faces, new faces that I sincerely hoped would help to make accommodations for my daughter when she entered kindergarten in the next year. I had reason to be nervous—we had never found a preschool willing to Read more…