I’m Allergic to That
by Paula De Angelis
The Mayo Clinic defines a food allergy as ‘an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis’.
Food allergy affects an estimated six to eight percent of children under the age of five, and about three to four percent of adults. Upon further research I discovered a study from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion which found:
Food allergy affects an estimated six to eight percent of children under the age of five, and about three to four percent of adults. Upon further research I discovered a study from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion which found:
- Four out of every 100 children have a food allergy
- In 2007, approximately three million children under age 18 years were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months
- From 1997 to 2007, the prevalence of reported food allergy increased 18 percent among children under age 18 years.
In the 15 year life span of the show, Our Daily Bread has never addressed food allergies. Now it’s easy to say, “I’m allergic to nuts, so I don’t bake with them.” Or “I’m allergic to shellfish, so I don’t eat anything out of the ocean.” But what do you eat, if need to be gluten-free, dairy-free or egg- free?
Fr. Paul D. Seil, host of Our Daily Bread met Lisa Lundy, a life-long food allergy sufferer, and the parent of three food-allergic children, and author of The Super Allergy Girl Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Nut-Free Allergy & Celiac Cookbook: From A Mother Who Knows.
Together they prepare gluten-free rolls and Danish, dairy-free mint chocolate-chip ice cream and egg-free brownie bites. Make sure you mark Saturday, May 12 on your calendars, and set your DVR’s to 5:30 a.m. and noon on WKBW-TV Ch. 7. You will not want to miss this fun and informative allergy free show. And remember, the day’s recipes will in the recipe section of this web site!