Peanut-Free Safety Packs (Summary) #SocialCafe 1.18

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#SocialCafe Chat Topic: Peanut-Free Safety Packs

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Do you or anyone you know of allergies or special diet needs?

There are many allergies and special dietary needs that require modification of food preparation and an awareness of what to prepare and what not to prepare. A couple tweets are shown, below, in the summary.

@socialwebcafe Q1 Yes one of my friend can't have gluten #SocialCafe
— Marirebs Barles (@marilola33) December 5, 2012

My 2 nephews have a life-threatening PA. I helped the oldest during his 1st & thankfully only reaction. #socialcafe
— Peanut Free Zone (@PeanutFreeZone) December 5, 2012

What resources do you use to accommodate dietary needs? Where do you shop?

There are many different answers to this question and good answers, at that! Check out the slideshow, above, to read all of them.

@socialwebcafe Q2 I eat more organic food #SocialCafe
— Marirebs Barles (@marilola33) December 5, 2012

@socialwebcafe Q2 I like specialty cookbooks that provide recipes without common allergens #socialcafe
— Natalie Field (@natfield84) December 5, 2012

Any special recipes that you use? Please share links!

Just like the previous question, check out the slideshow for even more ideas and resources.

allergy-friendly cookie recipe - but beware of the coconut suggestion and note at the bottom bit.ly/TIoFX3 #socialcafe
— Margaret + Meredith (@PlateItSafe) December 5, 2012

RT @plateitsafe: allergy-friendly cookie recipe - but beware of the coconut suggestion and note at bottom bit.ly/TIoFX3 #SocialCafe
— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) December 5, 2012

What are you looking for, to help you with dietary ideas for allergies, medical, or good health?

Some great questions and ideas for your quest for "more information."

Q4 Aside from obvious signs like tummy trouble and allergy testing at the docs, r there any other ways 2 spot allergies in kids. #socialcafe
— Jordan Teater (@jordanteater) December 5, 2012

@jordanteater Good question, symptoms can show up as rash, trouble breathing, fatigue. Challenge testing can be helpful. #socialcafe
— Sheryl Brown (@sunraysheryl) December 5, 2012

Final Thoughts and Action Steps

Our participants had some wonderful ideas, from a look to the past, to the reference to a book for an 8-step food elimination program. We have come along way, and still going.

@peanutfreezone We had the book The Yeast Connection back in the 80's..! #socialcafe
— Sheryl Brown (@sunraysheryl) December 5, 2012

@jordanteater I really like this book for a 8-step food elimination program: amzn.to/R8CVu7 #socialcafe
— Margaret + Meredith (@PlateItSafe) December 5, 2012

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