By Kathy Downing Ragweed season is upon us and we are sneezing about it. It usually lasts from August through October, but as our climate continues to change, so do our seasons. Sniffling from seasonal allergies is no fun and [...]
By Lexi Langman While walking through the milk aisle of the grocery store, I noticed an overwhelming number of options of dairy-free milks. As dairy-free milk alternatives have grown in popularity, more and more variations have become available. This is [...]
Surely your summer reading list is well underway, but the team at Food Equality Initiative thought we would share some of our favorite books about food (or at least they have a food item in the title)! We have a [...]
By Lexi Langman Ice cream is a staple food of the summer. Whether you like it in a cone, bowl, or waffle, ice cream shops are a great spot to buy a cold, sweet treat. However, how safe are ice [...]
By Kathy Downing What should individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity consider when sharing homes with pets? Do the pets need to go gluten-free as well? While not everyone with these conditions needs to worry about buying gluten-free [...]
By Kathy Downing A recent study out of the University of Chicago and Stanford University on pairs of twins found distinct differences in the fecal microbial profiles of allergic and non-allergic individuals. In other words, what food went into the [...]
There is nothing quite like a cross-country summer road trip. The gentle rocking of the car at fast speeds on the interstate. The smell of the air-conditioner running at full blast. The feel of your warm blanket covering your legs [...]
By Alex Hoskovec Atlas Seasonings I remember the first time I encountered someone who did not understand or care to understand some of the “modern” food allergies. It was in a small town in South Dakota when I went to [...]
By Cindy Kaplan Most Jewish holidays revolve around food -- on Rosh Hashana, Passover, Sukkot, and Shavuot, traditional observance includes Thanksgiving-sized meals, and sometimes even specific foods. For example, on Rosh Hashana, a widely practiced custom is to eat an [...]
by Jodi Shroba APRN CPNP Children's Mercy Hospital Jodi Shroba APRN CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Food Allergy Program Coordinator, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in children under the age of 18 [...]