My wonderful cousin (and I don't just say that because she reads my blog) sent me this information. I know I'm excited about it, and I know it might help some of you or you can refer people to it:
Food Allergy & Celiac Resources:
From the FAAN pamphlet:
FAAN is the world leader in information about food allergy, a ptoentially fatal condition. FAAN is based in Fairfax, VA and has approximately 30,000 members in the US, Canada & 62 other countries. To obtain membership: go to www.foodallergy.org. THe FAAN number is 800-929-4040.
12 million Americans have food allergies - about 4% of population (1 in 25). It is highest in children - 1 in 17 are under the age of 3. 8 Foods account for 90% off all food allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. (tree nuts include walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans). Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction. There is NO known cure for food allergy except strict avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to prevent a reaction.
2) Food vendor: Dr. Lucy - an ER Doc who has a child with severe allergies... SHe ended up quitting her job as her daughter's life was at stake. She has developed her own cookie line which will soon be carried at Whole Foods. I forced myself to sample some of her yummy cookies - choc chip, oatmeal, sugar, and cinnamon and they were GOOD. These are GLUTEN FREE, as well as NO peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Dairy Milk/Butter or Wheat. She offers a "dedicated Bakery, no concerns of cross contact. 100 - 120 calories per serving... no Trans Fat or Cholesterol. Vegan certified, Kosher Pareve. You can get them at www.drlucys.com or 757-233-9495.
3) Food vendor: Enjoy Life - Free of wheat, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish and shellfish. They make chocolate chips, cookies, snack bars, ceral, nut free trail mix, and bagels. THey are carried at Whole Foods, Kroger, Wegmans, Ukrops, Farm Fresh and Kroger. www.enjoylifefoods.com
4) Some good sites: www.glutenfreemall.com and www.allergygrocer.com
5) Allergy & ASthma specialists who do FOOD allergy testing in the area: www.sneezwheezdoc.com sites in Warrenton, Fairfax, Gainesville (571-248-6565) and Culpeper.
6) Celiac Pamphlet: Do you or your child suffer from a) chronic diarrhea and/or constipation? b) Abdominal bloating and pain? c) Fatigue and irratability? You might have celiac disease, a damaging, auto-immune ailment triggered simply by consuming gluten in your everyday diet. Learn about toher symptoms and treatments by visiting www.celiacdisease.net
7) An excellent source of information, recipes, peer support & NEWS updates: The National Nonprofit Food Allergy Support Group for Kids with Food Allergies. Go to www.kidswithfoodallergies.org... Check it out, the testimonials on the pamphlet were very inspiring! Number: 215-230-5394
8) Also, I found a magazine ... "A lifestyle guide for people with allergies & food sensitivities." Living Without Magazine.... www.livingwithout.com OR 847-480-8810.
9) Another food resource for Gluten Free/Nut Free cereals made with all-natural ingredients. www.perkysnaturalfoods.com or 888-4-PERKYS
from: Christy Hastings(703)303-0187 check out my website www.fitsolutions4life.com
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