Poll Answer

The correct answer is C!!  The average child will eat 1500 PB&J’s before graduation day. 

Keep out of the nut house! 

NUTS and Bolts of Food Allergies

Did you know...

Peanuts can be found even in NON-FOOD items!! 

 

Here is a list of surprising places that peanut shells and peanut casings can be found…

·         Artificial fireplace logs

·         Fiber roughage for livestock feed

·         Kitty litter

·         Paper

·         Stuffing for beanbags or stuffed animals

·         Wallboard

Here are non-food items where peanuts may be ingredients in…

·         Axle grease

·         Bird seed

·         Bleach

·         Cosmetics

·         Detergent

·         Explosives

·         Face creams

·         Ink

·         Linoleum

Peanuts and peanut shells are commonly found in lawn care products like fertilizers, potting soil, and mulch.  Be sure to wash hands carefully after playing outside to be sure that traces of peanuts are eliminated.

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Which One Wednesday: Asian Answer

I'm so glad Meghan was able to find me an Asian dish to try so I can 'experience' the types of food she has to eat for the next forty days.  So if you chose Simply Asia's Sesame Teriyaki Noodle Bowl you were correct!

Simply Asia uses packaging that makes finding allergen information extremely easy.  I really appreciate when companies take time to specially call out which ingredients could be dangerous for some.

Unfortunately, Annie Chun's dish didn't make the peanut-friendly food list.  It's manufactured in a facility where nuts are present, so you can bet I won't be eating this!

Keep out of the nut house!

Which One Wednesday: Asian Edition (Guest Blogger)

Hi A Living 'Nut'mare readers!

This week's Which One Wednesday is near and dear to my heart, so I'm honored to be guest blogging!

I'm Kendall's sister, Meghan, and tomorrow, I will be boarding a flight to Asia to study for the next forty days. 

My family cut out all Asian food when Kendall was diagnosed with a peanut allergy, as peanuts are a frequent ingredient in Asian dishes.  But here's the good news, one of these homemade dishes is peanut-friendly... Which one do you think it is - Annie Chun's Chinese Style Chicken Soup Bowl or Simply Asia's Sesame Teriyaki Noodle Bowl?  Be sure to cast your vote, and then come back tomorrow to find out which one Kendall can eat!

Comment below with your best guess!
a. Annie Chun's Chinese Style Chicken Soup Bowl
b. Simply Asia's Sesame Teriyaki Bowl
c. Both 
d. Neither

I'll be doing my best to keep out of the nut house during my travels,
Meghan

No ifs, ands, or NUTS!

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance…is there a difference?

YES!!  One involves the body’s immune system and the other doesn’t.  Can you guess which is which?

Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies a food protein as a harmful substance.  When the allergen (depending on the allergy, this could be peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, tree nuts, or even a bee sting) is detected in the body, the immune system releases histamines to attack the harmful substance.  This release of histamines results in symptoms such as hives, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, and possible death.

Food intolerance does not involve the immune system.  Food intolerance is the body’s inability to digest certain foods.  This is an inconvenience to the person, but food intolerance is not life-threatening.

Keep out of the nut house!

Poll Asnwer

The correct answer is C!  These cities are Peanut, California; Lower Peanut, Pennsylvania; Upper Peanut, Pennsylvania; Peanut, Pennsylvania, Peanut, Tennessee; and Peanut West Virginia.

Keep out of the nut house!  See you Monday for a new poll!

NUTS and Bolts of Food Allergies

Teen years are difficult…and now I have a food allergy!!

As if the pressure of being a teenager wasn’t enough, dealing with a food allergy can add even more stress.  Listen to how teens cope with their allergies and provide advice for others.

Education and food allergy awareness help make the general public more aware of the seriousness of coping with food allergies.   

Keep out of the nut house!!