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April 7, 2010
Special Sales to Support KFA!
April 9th is KFA Day on PeanutFreePlanet.com and Allerific.com
On Friday, April 9th, 5% percent of all sales will be donated to Kids with Food Allergies on this special Freeling Friday!
Free gifts with purchase! All orders purchased on April 9th only will receive a free gift bag with special allergy-friendly samples and coupons from these companies: SunButter, Sweet Alexis, AllerEnergy, Surf Sweets, Beyond A Peanut, Glee Gum, HomeFree, Enjoy Life, Hilton School Safe Soybutter, Seth Ellis SunCups, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, NoNuts Peabutter, Andean Dream and Sunwise Foods.
Go ahead and shop knowing that you are donating to Kids with Food Allergies and giving yourself a great gift all at the same time.
For more details, visit KFA's Freeling Friday at Peanut Free Planet and Allerific.
Buy Pampered Chef in April to Support KFA
Mary Ann Johnson, Pampered Chef consultant and KFA Family Member, is hosting a fundraising event for KFA now through the end of April 2010. During her virtual Pampered Chef show, The Pampered Chef will be donating 10-15% of the proceeds from the sale of each product, and Ms. Johnson will match their donation! Many thanks to Ms. Johnson for her support and generosity!
What a great way to stock up on your favorite kitchen tools while you support KFA! Here's how you can get involved:
Shop Ms. Johnson's Pampered Chef event between now and April 30, 2010 one of two ways:
1. Visit www.pamperedchef.biz/maryannjohnson and click on "Shop Online." Enter "KFA" as your organization name under Option #1, and shop to support KFA! All items ordered this way will be shipped after the close of the event on April 30, 2010.
2. Browse Ms. Johnson's website, then place your order directly with Ms. Johnson via e-mail at: mahji@mtaonline.net. Items ordered this way will be shipped the next business day, and will arrive within two weeks.
Food Allergy Resource Center
Each month, KFA provides new or updated food allergy articles to educate families, caregivers and the public about different topics regarding food allergies. Premium resources are available to KFA Family Members only.
Available to the Public
The free resource below is available to all website visitors:
NEW! Is Your Food-Allergic Child's Diet Nutritionally Balanced?
When you have to eliminate foods from your child's diet, important nutrients for growth and development can be neglected. While a child with a balanced diet may have adequate nutritional stores to last through a period of testing and a short-term (2-week) elimination diet, a child with a long-term restricted diet must find safe sources of nutrients to ensure a nutritionally-balanced diet.
This article by Debra Indorato, R.D., L.D.N., a registered dietitian who serves on KFA's Medical Advisory Team, provides an overview of the important things you need to know if you are managing a restricted diet.
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AAAAI: Breastfeeding Prevents Wheezing But Increases Risk of Eczema
"Breastfeeding is recommended for the prevention of eczema, asthma, and allergy, particularly in families at high-risk of eczema, asthma, and allergy. However, recent studies have raised the concern that breast-feeding might not protect children after all but might rather increase the risk."
AAAAI: Gaps in the Care of Patients with Anaphylaxis
This systematic review of studies found gaps in the knowledge of use of automatic epinephrine injectors in regards to physicians and patients. In all, the authors found 202 "gaps" in the appropriate management of anaphylaxis.
Suffering with Allergies? Try Tailoring Treatment to Your Symptoms
"Some allergists say the 2010 allergy season may be worse than in recent years because of the heavy late-winter snowstorms that hit parts of the country...The key to dealing with allergy symptoms is to tailor treatment to your symptoms."
A Message from Our Sponsor
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to read the messages posted in our "Main" online support group forum.
Need Kindergarten Advice
" My son is entering kindergarten this fall and I am terrified. I am going to have to convince the school somehow that his epi must be in his classroom and must also follow him to lunch/recess/gymnasium, etc. How should I go about approaching this subject when I meet with the school? What should I say? Should I get a letter of medical necessity?"
When food-allergic kids first enter school, it is very stressful for parents. Find out how other parents have worked with their schools to create safe school plans for their children.
I Had to Give the EpiPen® to My 15 Month-Old
" My 15 month-old son took a piece of chocolate off of the table, I was RIGHT there, and before I could pry it out of his hands he took one bite. In less than a minute, his throat started to close and he was struggling to breathe. He tried to "talk" and it was barely a whisper because he was so hoarse. I gave him the epi which honestly wasn't as scary as I thought it would be — watching him gasp for air was the huge fear, not the treatment."
One mother shares her story of anaphylaxis and how KFA helped her to be direct and assertive for her son's care.
Visit KFA's Allergy Buyer's Guide to find foods and products that cater to the food-allergic consumer. Please let our sponsors know that you found them through KFA!
Click on the banner to shop on PeanutFreePlanet.com and support KFA.
Sweet Alexis
Sweet Alexis brings back simple pleasures. People with food allergies can safely and easily enjoy mouth-watering cookies and moist, delectable breads. All foods are dairy-, egg- and nut-free.
Sweet Alexis: Keeping simple pleasure simple for people with food allergies.
www.sweetalexis.com
World Wise Grains
World Wise Grains is proud to introduce Arzu, a staple for the gluten-free/allergy-free pantry. In minutes have gluten-free, allergy-free hot cereal ready to start your day in a healthy way. See recipes and learn more at www.worldwisegrains.com
HomeFree Treats
Want to serve treats that are great tasting, allergy friendly and are wholesome? HomeFree award-winning allergy friendly cookies and coffeecakes are certified whole grain, kosher pareve and organic! Find them online and at stores, including Shaw's and many Whole Foods. www.homefreetreats.com
Bready® Home Baking Robot
Introducing Bready®, the first and only baking robot. No mixing, no mess, no scavenger hunt for ingredients, no contamination and no more "bricks" that taste like cardboard. It's not a bread machine...it's a fully automatic gluten-free bakery. See our demo video: www.mybready.com
Food Alerts! Have you checked the Allergy Recall Alerts section at KFA recently? The following foods were recently recalled:
U.S. Allergy Recalls
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Marco Polo Shrimp Snacks (undeclared milk and soy)
- Glutino Raisin Bread (undeclared egg)
- Zatarain's Original Dirty Rice Mix (undeclared wheat and barley)
- Flying Horse Sesame Chewy Candy (undeclared peanut)
Canadian Allergy Recalls
- Hempola Gluten Free Hempseed Flour (undeclared wheat and gluten)
- Garlic King Flavour Intensifier (undeclared milk)
Project Manager: Lynda Mitchell
Editor: Melanie Carver
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