1.6 Food Allergies Bite

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On this episode, Son talks about his food allergies to certain tree nuts and certain seeds like sesame and sunflower seeds. We talk about what food allergies are, how he manages his food allergies at school, how he keeps himself safe with his Epipen and that one time he was Epipenned years ago at daycare. Finally, we play a quick multiple choice game about food allergies.

In this episode, we talked about:

1. What is a food allergy?

• There are the “Big 8” allergens that companies in the US must report on in food labels. Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

2. We go off on a tangent and talk about Soy Butter (we buy Wowbutter at home) versus Peanut Butter sandwiches.

3. Son talks about his food allergies to tree nuts and certain seeds (sesame seeds and sunflower seeds).

4. We talk about managing food allergies when he was in grammar school and challenges sitting at the “peanut-free table“.

5. We go off on another tangent reminiscing about Beyblades and its popularity when Son and his friends were in 1st and 2nd grade.

6. We get back on track to talk about how managing food allergies works now in Middle School and how the lunch staff does not have the right training to communicate to kids with allergies.

7. Son talks about when to use an Epipen,  how to use an Epipen and what do do after using an Epipen.

• Epipens are an important part of Son’s care plan and can also cost a lot of money. Here are some resources to help you get Epipens at a reduced cost.

8. We talk about that horrible experience at daycare when Son was 3 when he was given hummus and had to be Epipenned.

9. We play a quick game. Four multiple choices about allergens in every day foods.

Please note, we are not physicians or properly trained to dispense medical advice. If you have questions about food allergies, please consult a medical professional for advice. For additional information available online, the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) has amazing content.

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