18 5 / 2013
17 5 / 2013
MD Legislation Would Increase Restaurant Employees’ Food Allergy Knowledge
New legislation being debated in Maryland calls for increased food allergy education for restaurant employees.
http://www.peanutallergy.com/news/food-allergy-news/md-legislation-would-increase-restaurant-employees-food-allergy-knowledge
(via foodallergyfriendly)
17 5 / 2013
Disney Thinks Bullying a Gluten Free Child is Funny
Going for cheap laughs in a show where there are none to be found, Disney thinks picking on a gluten-free kid is comedy gold. Tell me…why is this funny?You can sign this petition to tell Disney that being gluten free is a serious problem and bullying is not acceptable! Many children who are gluten free or have celiacs are bullied and made fun of every day and Disney is only helping to fuel bullying because of food allergies.
https://www.change.org/petitions/disney-channel-stop-bullying-gluten-intolerant-characters-2
17 5 / 2013
Last night I went to a vegan restaurant with my family called Cafe My House in Ottawa, Canada. The food was delicious. One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to, although it is a tad expensive. Everything above was gluten free and vegan, and was so delicious I was having a hard time getting my family to wait until I took pictures of the food! It’s a really great place and I totally recommend it!
(via foodallergyfriendly)
15 5 / 2013
PROCESSED FOOD:
WHEN I USED TO EAT PROCESSED FOODS BECAUSE THEY WERE EASY AND TASTED GOOD, EVEN THOUGH PEOPLE TOLD ME THEY WERE UNHEALTHY:
NOW I’VE GOT CELIAC AND I’M ALL:
(via foodallergyfriendly)
12 5 / 2013
It Is Food Allergy Awareness Week May 12th - May 18th
F.A.R.E. Food Allergy Research & Education Presents National Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013
May 12th - May 18th 2013 is dedicated to creating more awareness about severe food allergies, their symptoms, causes, and how to be a pal (protect, save a life, don’t discriminate).
In honor of National Food Allergy Awareness Week Manja is posting this link from F.A.R.E.’s website to create awareness about the most common food allergens, their symptoms, and their causes. Feel free to print out and bring to work or school, print out and go over with your kids, etc.
A more aware community is a kinder community.
http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=119
Manja!
10 5 / 2013
THE FIRST 24 HOURS OF BEING GLUTENED:
At first, I feel like:
About an hour later, I’ll suddenly realize what’s happened:
Then it really hits me, and I’m like:
Meanwhile, my insides are having this intense montage of explosions and sad music for the next few days, sort of like:
Yup. This is me right now
01 5 / 2013
So today is my birthday (yay!) and I’m going out this evening to a place that has gourmet gluten free pizza. Pics and reviews to come!
22 4 / 2013
Skin Care Products: What 'Natural,' 'Hypoallergenic' And 'Unscented' Really Mean
Buzzwords; what hypoallergenic, natural, and un-scented actually mean vs what we think they mean.
A necessary read for those with food allergies. If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin!! The skin is our largest organ.
Manja!
22 4 / 2013
So theres this page on facebook that’s called “gluten free memes” and it’s REALLY offensive. A lot of the posts have to do with not knowing what gluten is, but wanting to go on a fad diet or loose weight OR having that “one friend” who has allergies.
It makes me really sad and upset that people are so uneducated and so insensitive. I am not a “token friend” with allergies, I am not trying to loose weight or avoiding gluten for funsies. And it’s not fucking funny that no places offer food that I can eat.
