Children with food restrictions need an environment where they can thrive, and don’t like to be singled out because it can isolate them from their peers – a number of articles this week talked about ways to do that. Sushi is not gluten-free, and restaurants and frozen food manufacturers are starting to be more savvy about offering GF foods. Sales of an allergen-free curry powder have soared, and U.S. food recalls have increased with 45% being related to allergens. Low carb and low dairy diets may improve acne, and there’s going to be a new vegan dining hall at the University of North Texas.
Children with food restrictions – IBD, allergies
Camp for children with IBD Aug-7-11 Fox 11
A summer camp is organized specifically for children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It has two doctors, four nurses and roughly 30 counselors in order to meet the children’s needs, and the check-in includes dropping off medicines
Food allergies challenge families Aug-8-11 USA Today
For the growing number of parents of children with food allergies, simple activities have to be planned to avoid food that could give their kids hives, swollen tongues, or in some cases, cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.
Kids don’t like allergy-free tables at school Aug-8-11 Phil Lempert Facts, Figures & The Future
Teen allergy advocate helps pass legislation with a voluntary set of guidelines for kids entering schools with food allergies; want kids with allergies to be seen as normal
Gluten-free – eating out, food products
Sushi is not necessarily gluten-free Aug-9-11 New Hope 360
Many sushi ingredients contain hidden gluten – soy sauce, Japanese rice vinegar or rice wine, fake crab meat, cross-contamination
Certified gluten-free restaurant Aug-12-11 Milwaukee Journal Sentiment
Mia Famiglia in Milwaukee is among a relative handful of restaurants nationwide that have gone through the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness’ gluten-free training program.
Frozen meals for diabetics – also gluten-free Aug-12-11 Progressive Grocer
Meals to Live has introduced what it says is the first-ever retail frozen meals line created specifically for people with diabetes. The entrees contain from 18 grams to 58 grams of carbohydrates, and are high in fiber and low in saturated fat, trans fat and sodium, and incorporate whole grains as much as possible. Five of the eight meal options are 100 percent gluten-free.
Allergies – children, spices, and food recalls
Food allergies challenge families Aug-8-11 USA Today
(as above under Children with food restrictions)
Soaring sales for allergen-free curry powder Aug-9-11 Food Navigator
UK-based food and ingredients company EHL says sales of its allergen-free curry powder have increased 35% over the past year, almost entirely sold to food manufacturers in the UK.
U.S. food recalls are up Aug-11-11 PR Newswire
Food recalls in the United States increased during the second quarter of the year, while consumer-product recalls were down during the same period. Undeclared allergens were the most common cause of food recalls during the quarter, accounting for more than 45 percent of all food recalls.
Other – acne diet, vegan college dining, food recalls are up
Low-carb and low-dairy diets may improve acne Aug-8-11 WebMD
Theoretically, people with acne may have hyperinsulinemia and foods that are low in the glycemic index (GI) may contribute to the hormonal control of acne. There is also some suggestion that dairy products may contribute to acne.
UNT to open all-vegan dining hall Aug-10-11 Food Management
The University of North Texas is converting its Mean Greens cafeteria into an exclusively vegan dining outlet.
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