Allergies To Shellfish - Articles
Shellfish by the Seashore
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Sara B.
I've always had an affinity for scallops. Sea, not bay. I personally loved Season Five of Top Chef and especially Jaime's Top Scallop recipes. After that season, I cannot look at a scallop without thinking of Fabio's famous one liners. Especially after a long day spent at the beach or out on the boat, I love nothing more than to dig into some fres ...
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Cooking tips for Shellfish
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Niyaprakash
Cooking TipsClams, oysters, mussels, and scallops should be alive when you buy them. That means the shells will be tightly closed or should close when you tap them. You can store them in the fridge in a container covered loosely with a damp cloth, but don't store them in water. The shells will open during cooking (discard any that don't). Steam fo ...
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Food Allergy Carnival
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Ria S.
Just a quick reminder to check out the latest Living with Food Allergy Carnival atallergyware.com. There's quite a range of contributions this week and some recipes too!Resources for families living with food allergies (peanut allergy, nut allergy, egg allergy, wheat allergy, milk allergy, fish allergy, shellfish allergy, and soy allergy)
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Definitions of Hypersensitivity, Allergy, and Atopy
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Neil Kao
There are three terms have been used, often interchangeably, but this causes confusion. Below are definitions from theEuropean Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (EAACI) Position Statement on Nomenclature. I try to stick with these when I write, lecture, or speak with patients. I think definitions must be agreed upon, because they are the b ...
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Definitions of Hypersensitivity, Allergy, and Atopy
by
Neil Kao
There are three terms have been used, often interchangeably, but this causes confusion. Below are definitions from theEuropean Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (EAACI) Position Statement on Nomenclature. I try to stick with these when I write, lecture, or speak with patients. I think definitions must be agreed upon, because they are the b ...
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Food Allergy Drawing Contest
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Ria S.
I got a message from Andrea at Food Allergy Talk. She is hosting a drawing contest this month. If your child wants to enter a drawing representing his/her life with food allergies, visitthis pageon Andrea's website for the rules.Hmmm... my guy is more of aminimalist/conceptualartist but perhaps he and big sis will enter a "collaborative piece!" :)R ...
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Follow-up on Food Allergies and Starbucks
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Ria S.
Great news fornut allergy(and other food allergy) families! According to the comments on theAllergy Awarenesssuggestion, it looks like the idea is is under review! You can also add your two cents and continue to vote.I did a little poking around the site. I'm not sure how the folks atStarbucksare selecting the ideas to actually implement. The ones ...
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My Kid with Nut Allergies
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Ria S.
Every time we are at a restaurant or at a party, I am always pleasantly surprised that Tanner is the first one to say, "I am allergic to nuts. I can't have any nuts. Does that have nuts in it?" He says so quite matter-of-factly, without a trace of fear or nervousness in his voice.And then I feel pride... and gratitude for this wonderful kid, who is ...
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Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish
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franklinb
Mercury is an element found in the environment, from natural sources and as a byproduct of man-made pollution. Mercury seeps into the soil and water, contaminating some of the foods people eat, the National Women's Health Information Center says.Almost all types of shellfish and fish contain some mercury. Larger predator fish -- such as shark, king ...
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