Here are some things that you need to be aware of:
- An allergy does not mean I don’t like the food. I love coconut, but I’m allergic to it. Not the same thing.
- People don’t make up their allergies, it’s not all in their head. It is real.
- It’s important to know and reveal the allergens in the food you bring to the party.
- A food allergy isn’t necessarily something that a person outgrows.
- A little bit CAN hurt. It only takes a small amount to trigger that allergic reaction.
- No, you can’t get over an allergy by eating small amounts. See the item above. Better yet, see the next item.
- Allergies CAN BE DEADLY! Sorry to shout, but it needs to be said. Allergies can kill. I have a penicillin allergy. Like peanuts, each exposure can result in a more serious reaction. And the next one can kill.
- It is called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis involves multiple organ systems. Without prompt treatment, it can, and does, result in death.
Anaphylaxis is very serious. Avoidance is the very best answer. It is an emergency situation, even if the allergic individual is administered epinephrine or other medications.
Do you know someone with a food allergy? What else would you want others to know?
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I love to cook. I’m also a health coach, a path I chose after going through a health crisis which taught me the importance of eating healthy meals. Now, I want to combine the two — health coaching and cooking — to help people learn to cook healthy meals. To plan healthy meals. And to eat healthy meals. For more, please visit Your Cooking Coach.
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