Helping families
Talking About FPIES- Part Three: Explaining FPIES to Your Child
Talking about FPIES is a 3-part blog series by Angelika Sharma, FPIES Foundation volunteer. Explaining FPIES to your child You may not have conversations with your baby or small child yet, but you are already communicating with them about their FPIES every day. In part three of our Three-Blog-Post Series Read more…
Helping families
Talking about FPIES- Part Two: Effectively Sharing Your Needs with FPIES.
Talking about FPIES is a 3-part blog series by Angelika Sharma, FPIES Foundation volunteer. Effectively sharing about your FPIES needs In the early days after an FPIES diagnosis, parents learn so much: from information about the diagnosis to navigating their new everyday life. As their days are re-shaped and the Read more…
Helping families
Talking About FPIES- Part One: How to Explain FPIES to Others
Talking about FPIES is a 3-part blog series by Angelika Sharma, FPIES Foundation volunteer. How to Explain FPIES to Others As the parent or caregiver to a child with FPIES, you regularly find yourself having to explain the needs of your child: first with family and friends, then in places Read more…
Helping families
Caregiver Anxiety and FPIES
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…
Living with FPIES
Big Green Organic Foods
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…
Living with FPIES
Zoodles with Pesto by Chef Jerran Boyer
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…
Living with FPIES
All About Cross Contact
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…
Living with FPIES
Allergen Cross Contact: A 6th Science Fair Project
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…
Living with FPIES
Creating New Traditions is Cause for Celebration!
The holiday season is upon us once more! Whether seeing friends and family virtually or in-person, whether enjoying at-home celebrations or traveling far and wide for the festivities, it is a great time to relax and enjoy good company. Unfortunately for many of us, the holiday season can lead to Read more…