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Food Allergy Made Easy | Food Allergy Education Using Research & Experience, Living With Food Allergies, Food Allergy Awareness & Safety

Corinna at Friendly Pantry Consulting Inc.- Food Allergy Support, Food Allergy Information, Food Allergy Safety

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The GO-TO Podcast for Food Allergy Moms & Dads. Corinna is all about simplifying food allergy safety with practical strategies based on 17 years of experience and food allergy research so you can keep your child safe and included and worry less. She provides food allergy resources that are relatable and easy to binge! She shares practical approaches to traveling with food allergies, navigating school with food allergies (including 504 allergy plans), introducing allergens, allergy cooking, a ...
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Feed Your Can podcast shares inspiring stories, interviews, helpful facts and every day life hacks where people living with food allergies talk about gaining back their power. We'll interview inspiring guests, discuss practical tips, savvy life hacks and share healthy mind snacks. Sometimes we just need to flip the script away from fear and look for another narrative. We'll show you how food and fun CAN coexist. You may need to restrict your foods, but that doesn't mean restricting your fun! ...
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, As Halloween creeps closer, I know you may be feeling a mix of excitement and worry. But what if this year could be different? What if we could turn Halloween into an allergy-friendly celebration where your kids feel safe and included? In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Teal Pumpkin Project—an amazing movement that m…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Halloween is supposed to be fun, right? But for moms like us, it can feel like a minefield—hidden allergens in every treat, trick-or-treating anxiety, and trying to make sure your child is included without being put at risk. It’s a lot! In this episode, we'll cover practical tips to keep your little ones safe while still maki…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, If you’ve been putting off introducing allergens & other new foods to your child—or if just the thought of doing so makes your heart race—you’re not alone. As moms, we want to protect our kids from harm, and when you have a history of food allergies, it can seem like every new food could be a minefield. But research over the …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Planning a trip when your child has food allergies can feel overwhelming—especially when even the smallest hiccup can send you into a spiral of anxiety. And while some food allergy travel services promise peace of mind, they might come with a hefty price tag and don't always address the real fear of traveling: 'What if someth…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, As a food allergy mom, you have so many tasks that pull on your already crazy schedule. From emails for birthday parties, and play date prep, to teaching people to use epinephrine, to research for dining out, to finding a prepping safe food, the list is endless. Add the regular mom responsibilities, from new babies to caring …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, My daughter had an allergic reaction while we were at a playdate. Honestly, it wasn't one of my best moments as a food allergy mom. We were early in our diagnosis, and I didn't now how to navigate allergies. Today I'm sharing the lessons I learned from this experience about navigating playdates with food allergies so that you…
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Dear food allergy mama, September starts birthday party season! Most moms are excited and happy to let their little ones join the fun. But instead, birthday parties with food allergies can cause moms to have another round of anxiety and fear. The risks involved can cause any food allergy mama's chest to tighten, because it means another conversatio…
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Hey food allergy mama, Have you ever felt like you’re fighting against time to get allergy meals on the table? Your family constantly needs to eat, and ensuring that meals are safe and ready on time can be a constant source of anxiety, especially for us families with limited diets! Today, I’m sharing 3 game-changers that helped me transform the cha…
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Hey Mama, Are you wondering if you should keep allergens in your home? Are you wondering if you're currently making the wrong choice for your family or if you're the only one doing it that way? Today we're going through 5 considerations to help you decide if keeping allergens in your home is right for your family. I hope this episode will give you …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, So your doctor has recommended you do an oral food challenge, huh? I know that food allergies can make this test super stressful. I mean a literal stomach ache leading up to it, is stressful. Because the overwhelm of giving your child something that you’ve been avoiding like the plague, can seem almost impossible. If this is …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Do you need an allergy alert bracelet? If your child has food allergies, then you may be wondering how to keep them safe when they're not with you at daycare, preschool, or school. Maybe you wonder if your child could articulate their allergy during an emergency, or while they're having a reaction? Or maybe you want to ensure…
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Hey food allergy mama, Get ready because this episode is juicy! This Episode is for the nut and peanut allergy parent who don’t think they need to meet with their teacher at school because the school has a “no nut policy”. It’s also for parents that manage other allergies because I think you’ll learn some important information too. I’m sharing expe…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama! Are you stressing about creating your food allergy action plan with your school? Do you feel nervous and worry about getting it wrong? Are you looking for clarity on what to say and do so that your child is as safe as possible and included at school? After having many meetings with our teachers about food allergies at school …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you ready to start the school year off right so your child can be as safe as possible at school? Here are 9 school supply essentials for food allergy kids that will increase safety and awareness about your child's food allergy so you can feel less stressed and calmer while they're at school. I say this from years of exper…
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Hey food allergy mama, Are you feeling afraid of your child going to school with food allergies? Do you feel overwhelmed with the fear of what could happen or how to advocate well for them? Are you looking for clarity about how to educate the teacher and staff? After 14 years of food allergy safety at school, and learning the hard way about what no…
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Hey, food allergy mama, Any mom will tell you that getting healthy dinners on the table is a non-stop challenge. As a food allergy mama, you not only have this challenge, but you also have allergy food obstacles to deal with. For example: Converting every good recipe you find into something that’s safe for your family is exhausting. Even though you…
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Dear food allergy mama, If you've heard that Disney with food allergies is an amazing family vacation; this episode is for you! Disney World is very allergy-friendly, BUT they're not perfect, and you still need to be prepared. This episode will give you 3 things you need to know before heading to Disney with food allergies. I'm cheering for you, Co…
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Hey food allergy mama, I know you might be interested in oral immunotherapy to help your child live a normal life of "food freedom". In this episode, I'm sharing the good, and the bad of our OIT journey. I hope it gives you a balanced look at what it's like to do Oral Immunotherapy so you can decide if it's right for your child and family. Of cours…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Allergy Awareness in friends and family can seem so difficult sometimes because educating friends and family who aren’t living it is hard. ​ Not only that but so many scenarios are affected by food allergies because food is a part of EVERYTHING. ​​It can take so much time and effort to go over it for every playdate, birthday …
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Today I'm celebrating all those amazing Dads with an emotional and raw tribute. I know not all food allergy families look the same, so this tribute comes from my point of view. Even so, I think it will give you all the feels because of how the special food allergy dad you know supports you. If you can relate, share this episo…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Up until now, you might have been able to keep your child safe with you. But now, as kindergarten or preschool is looming, it's time to allow someone else to take care of them; Ugh. I know how hard this is! So many people don't understand food allergies, and it's a scary thought to leave your child in a place that could have …
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Dear Food Allergy Mama, Today we’re giving you a food allergy resource for real life. I saw this juicy internet question and wanted to weigh in… My daughters ages 1 & 6 have allergies to nuts and peanuts. My brother is getting married and both he and the bride are Vegans. Vegan foods often have nuts in them and sure enough, they’ve shared the adult…
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Hey, food allergy mama, Food allergies can make school complicated. There's just a lot to keep in mind and go over with your school and teacher every year. Today, I want to share a surprising new way to deal with the allergy letter template for school. You probably haven’t heard about this anywhere else because I’m a little unconventional, but I th…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you at the point where you want to prioritize food allergy travel? Or maybe you're curious about what vacations might work best for your allergy family. This is the episode for you. The good news is that it's possible to travel safely with food allergies, no matter what allergies you have, or what stage you're at in your …
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Send us a text Think you're too young to be a leader in the food allergy community? Think again. This episode will introduce you to three dynamic teens who bust the myth that leaders have to be a certain age to make an impact. Lilia Vine, Maia Coplit, and Robert Vine are three inventors who developed a phone case that holds an Auvi-Q epi auto-injec…
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Hey, food allergy mama, I know that many food allergy mamas are simply surviving when it comes to food allergy management, and although you desperately want to increase food allergy awareness, it can feel like it isn't doable in this busy season. In this episode, I'll share some insight into small things you probably already do that make a HUGE imp…
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I'm celebrating food allergy moms and sharing a life-changing story in today's episode. As mamas, it's easy to feel like you're failing. It's easy to forget how hard you're working or the amount of time and effort your responsibilities require. This can have a HUGE impact on your health and your family too. In this episode, I want to be a source of…
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Dear Younger Me, I see you. You feel alone and unprepared right now. Your helpless, precious child has been diagnosed with a severe food allergy and you’re now living with food allergies. You’ve already seen the power this disease has when your sweet child became swollen beyond recognition with hives, redness, and itchiness. You’re told it could ha…
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So you're wondering if dining out with food allergies is something your family can do? Or maybe you already eat out, but you're wondering if you've been asking the right questions? This episode is a must-listen. I'll share 3 dealbreakers that stop us from dining out at a restaurant with food allergies and ONE thing I don't expect from restaurants w…
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Hey food allergy mama, Are you finally in a rhythm with food allergies, but things are suddenly changing because your food-allergy child is being invited to birthday parties? Birthday parties are supposed to be a fun part of life because your child is making friends, BUT food allergies add so much fear. Unfortunately, kids with allergens all over t…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, How many times have you heard to use the EpiPen first, and to use it fast? Whether this is the first time, or you've heard it many times, not hesitating to use epinephrine is essential to stop anaphylaxis quickly. But sometimes the fear of needles or not feeling fully confident can stop even the most prepared mama, even witho…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, We all know that allergy-friendly food is expensive. If you're looking at the cost of a box of cookies, let's say, and then the cost of the allergy-friendly dupe, it's not unrealistic for it to be double the price! So how can we lower the cost at the grocery store as food allergy parents? I'm sharing 10 easy and quick ways to…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you frustrated because people you know and love don't make food allergy accommodations for your child? I know how hard that can be, especially when it's family or someone who should care the most about your child! But after 17 years as a food allergy mom, I've been there. I've even had people tell me that I'm making thing…
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Hey Mama, If you've been searching for information about food allergies at Disney World or the famous Disney World Allergy Menus, this episode is for you! I'm here to help you get the most allergy-safe and magical trip with your family. Together we'll go through 5 little-known truth bombs about Disney World and food allergies, and the 5 steps of pl…
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Today, I'm spilling the tea and sharing one of my BEST KEPT secrets as a food allergy mama. This secret has helped make my life and my family's life safer, easier, and less time-consuming, and it will lower your mental weight as well. JUST A NOTE : This food allergy information is about saving your mental health and lowering the mental load of food…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Are you considering an all-inclusive allergy-friendly resort? Are you wondering if it's worth the risk for your food allergy family? Maybe you've been checking out the Facebook groups, and checking reviews, but you're still not sure. STOP! Don't make the booking just yet. The worst thing you can do is book something and end u…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama! If you're here, you've likely experienced the scary and lonely food allergy diagnosis with your child. Unfortunately, food allergy parents aren't taught how to navigate the food allergy lifestyle and it's easy to feel alone and discouraged sometimes. Just like I did when my daughter had a serious reaction and I didn't know wh…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Back when my daughter was younger, I had no idea that schools and teachers weren't very aware of food allergies. I soon learned that not only were schools and teachers unaware in general, but that food and allergens are EVERYWHERE at school. Some parents are super in tune with educating and advocating for their food allergy c…
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Hey Food Allergy Mama, Introducing allergens to your baby or trying new foods with your child can be nerve-wracking and scary because of food allergies. Sometimes just the thought of trying a new food can turn your stomach and make you nauseous. Maybe your child already has a food allergy, or maybe their sibling does. Or maybe you just feel nervous…
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Let's be real. Nobody is perfect, but when it comes to food allergies, the pressure and consequences of getting it wrong are a huge weight on our shoulders as parents. If you're ready to learn from my mistakes, so you don't have to learn the hard way, this episode is for you! I'll show you 7 big food allergy myths and mistakes I've made along the w…
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Send us a text Meet Hemali, a junior in high school who turned a curious question about her food allergy journey into a helpful tool that helps parents of newly diagnosed kids navigate their journey more smoothly than her own initial journey. Reflecting back on her own experiences, she asked herself, "What do I wish my parents had known when I was …
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Send us a text Do you wish you could skip the awkwardness of going out to eat and talking about your food allergies but still have the confidence to eat safely? Kayla King is a certified nutrition coach and past restaurant manager who gives us the right language to understand how the kitchen works…the difference between the line, flattop grill, fro…
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Send us a text Dr. Susan Eitel-Stack literally wrote the book on food allergies: Adulting with Food Allergies: Navigating Independence after Leaving Home. She and her husband Ken have successfully raised two sons to confidently manage their multiple life-threatening food allergies and even Type 1 Diabetes for one of them. The knowledge, thoughtful …
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Send us a text Gayle Rigione is the CEO and Co-founder of Allergy Force, as well as a long-time allergy mom who raised her son with food allergies. He is now a thriving adult and we spent time reflecting backwards on the essential building blocks that were formative in shaping his independence as an adult. Grab a pen or prepare to take notes - this…
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Send us a text Matt Bomes, the co-founder of Backstop, shares how his struggles with food allergies helped shape a one-stop-shop virtual care solution and app for caregivers of children who have food allergies. Using his lessons learned in sports, along with his own personal struggles as a young adult, Matt discovered a passion for mental health, f…
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Send us a text If you're planning to host parties or events that include people with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, this episode is for YOU. Can you think of social gatherings that don’t involve food? Birthday parties, team outings, holidays, BBQs, school events, parties— the list goes on. So many gatherings involve food, and many even…
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Send us a text Kristi Winkels is a Registered Dietitian who believes everyone can eat well, even with food allergies. As a mom to two teenage boys with food allergies, she has read a lot of food labels and can sniff out cross-contact like nobody’s business. In 2007, she started her blog Eating With Food Allergies (eatingwithfoodallergies.com) where…
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Send us a text The number one question I get asked is "Why are food allergies on the rise?" For years the hygiene hypothesis stood out as the answer, but scientists are discovering it's more complex than that. And no, it's not your fault. While there is no cure to food allergies, this field of discovery is active and ongoing. Breakthrough research …
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Send us a text Listen to this episode for a unique twist on living with food allergies. It's an unexpected path that will open your mind and leave you with fresh eyes on navigating your every day journey. This is not an episode filled with toxic positivity and platitudes. No! Instead we look at real examples, psychology and stories that you may rel…
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