May

3

Allergy Friendly Snacks

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allergy_free_cookieWith all the alarm about peanut allergies and schools cracking down on lunches with peanuts it has become difficult to pack the average child’s lunch. Some schools are now even requiring that the contents of each lunch be written on the outside of the lunch bag to be inspected by the teacher. The problem isn’t just peanut butter and peanuts but other snacks as well. Most snacks from cookies to granola bars contain peanuts that can cause a problem for your children and those around them who might be sensitive to even trace amounts of peanuts.

With more and more companies recognizing the allergy niche it is however becoming easier to find allergy free substitutes. One company that makes more allergy friendly snacks is Enjoy Life. Their cookies, granola and other snacks contain no wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. These allergens are responsible for 90% of all food related allergies according to their website.

Of course you can always create your own allergy free snacks from scratch using vegetables and fruit, but whether your kids will actually eat them when you are not around is another question.

More Allergy Friendly Snack Companies and Brands

  • Enjoy Life Foods
  • Cocoa Sunnies
  • Kettle Valley
  • Divvies
  • Yummy Earth
  • Nestle
  • M.G. Crackers
  • Nonuttin’

The above is a short list as most major brands at least have a peanut free line.

In the end it is still up to you to not just read the labels but to understand them and know which ingredients could contain hidden sources. If in doubt ask before buying to be sure.

May

2

The Best Gluten Free Beer

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gluten_free_beer1Unfortunately many adults in the past who suffered from gluten related allergy symptoms and intolerance’s like those with Celiac disease could not enjoy a ice cold beer on a hot summer day. Now thanks to gluten free beer that has all changed.

Gluten free beer and low gluten beer have been on the market for a while but the last few years have seen a increase in the availability of them due to the increase in gluten related illness. The quality of gluten beer is also helping it become more popular as well as the proliferation of micro brewing which has bolstered many specialty brews. Some gluten free beer brands are also imported from Europe, most are premium brews and sell as such.

Gluten free brewers do not use grains like wheat or barley to brew their beer because they contain gluten, Instead they substitute grains like amaranth,rice and buckwheat. Many brewers like Green’s try to avoid any possible allergens by not using gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, lactose, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, sulfur dioxide or Sulfites in their beer.

Some of the large brewers are starting to get on board with the gluten free theme, if the profit and the market for gluten free beer continues to grow you can bet its just a matter of time until more of them decides to dip into the market, either by buying an existing brewer and putting some money behind them or creating their own.

Gluten Free Beer Brands

Green’s
Bard’s Tale
Quest Gluten Free
Hambleton Toleration Ale
Ramapo Valley Gluten Free Honey Lager
New Grist
Heron
Silly Yak
Glutaner
Beer Up
TE Chestnuts Trail’s End
Shakparo Ale

May

12

Big Business Finds Gold in Allergy Products

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The Newest Allergy Products

cowIt started with food manufactures who discovered there was big money to be made in marketing allergy products as a premium brand. Soon some super markets had complete shelves, rows and even aisles devoted to selling specialty allergy products. Wheat, gluten, and dairy free are all good sellers and in many cases are more profitable for companies. The latest allergy marketing includes allergy free cars and allergy friendly vacations.

Fords Allergy Cars

Most people do not consider the possible exposure to allergens in their car but given the amount of time spent in cars they probably should. Cars do not get cleaned nearly as often or as well as most homes and many areas like under the seat are near impossible to clean. Many cars also have thick carpet which is a magnet for allergens and more things get spilled in cars and are not cleaned up as well which is a open invitation to mold. Add to this the fact that cars also contain many materials that are designed to be durable and not as natural as those in the home.

Now Ford has received the Seal of Quality from the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation, the first ever to be awarded to a car manufacture. The award was given to 6 Ford cars for being designed to reduce allergens to the lowest possible levels.

The Six Cars to Receive The Award Where:

  • Focus
  • C-MAX
  • Mondeo
  • S-MAX
  • Galaxy
  • The Ka

Allergy Friendly Resort

The German Baltic Sea town of Baabe is selling itself is a allergy friendly resort. The towns location traditionally has very low pollen counts which allergy sufferers will enjoy. They have also made a effort to not plant trees and other plants that broadcast high amounts of pollen. Special pollen nets measure counts for scientific purposes and to examine the results of changes. Of course smoking is banned and even local bakeshops and restaurants do their part to provide allergy free alternative foods. The town has been endorsed and certified by the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation.

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