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And it all affects what we eat
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RELIGIOUS
We know. Our story is a real son of a Siitch. It’s why Siitch exists. We care about the human condition. We care about the planet. Safe events, respecting peoples Siitch, and reducing food waste is at our core.
Handy Recipes
Top 8 Allergen & Gluten Free Recipes
- Top 8 Allergen & Gluten Free (Allergic Living)
- Top 8 Allergen & GF Appetizers (Cybele Pascal)
- Top 8 Free (Allergylicious)
- Top 8 Free Recipes (Go Dairy Free)
- Top 8 Allergen Free (The Pretty Bee)
Keep it Simple
- 51 of Our Best 3-Ingredient Recipes (Epicurious)
- 5 Ingredients or Fewer (Food 52)
- 3 Easy No-bake 5 minute Appetizers (HGTV: Video)
- 15 Super Simple 2-Ingredient Recipes (One Crazy House)
- 6 Impressive Appetizers with 2 Ingredients (Prevention)
Snacks, Potluck & Party Recipes
- 13 Veggie Snack Kids Can’t Resist (Super Healthy Kids)
- 36 Allergy-Free Treats for Kids (Taste of Home)
- 10 Animal Themed Snacks (Mommy Nearest)
- 35 Easy Party Recipes (Midwest Living)
- Our Easiest Party Foods (Martha Stewart)
Diet Specific Recipes
Gluten-Free Recipes
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- Gluten-Free Recipes (Gluten Free Jules)
- Gluten-Free Cake Recipes (Jamie Oliver)
- 912 Gluten-Free Recipes (Jamie Oliver)
- 50 Healthy GF Appetizers (Healthy Nibbles & Bits)
- Gluten-Free Recipes (Beyond Celiac))
Vegan Recipes
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- Plant Based Recipes (Oh She Glows)
- 35 Kid Friendly Vegan Recipes (Vegan Richa)
- Wicked Healthy Recipes (Wicked Healthy)
- 30 Amazing Vegan Party Recipes (Vegan Heaven)
- 5 Easy Vegan Recipes from Celebrity Chefs (Live Kindly)
Vegetarian Recipes
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- 33 Simple Vegetarian Recipes (Cooking Light)
- 39 Vegetarian Kids Recipes (BBC Good Food)
- Vegetarian recipes (Ambitious Kitchen)
- 5 Secrets for Cooking Vegetarian (Eating Well)
- Vegetarian Recipes (Cookie and Kate)
TIP: What folks with allergies need you to know
“It’s awesome that you want to cook for us. We appreciate it! But, it’s complicated. We worry if you know how to avoid cross
contact and not only know how to read a label, but how to call the manufacturer since labels don’t tell the full story. We
want to enjoy your party and avoid calling an ambulance, so it’s great if we can talk together about the best way to
navigate your event. Food is fabulous, but enjoying your company is even better. Let’s just talk.”
Kosher Recipes
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- What is Kosher Cooking? (Tori Avey)
- Kosher Recipes (Kosher on a Budget)
- Kid Friendly Recipes (Joy of Kosher)
- Nina Safar Recipes N (Kosher in the Kitch)
- Kosher Decoded (The Spruce)
Halal Recipes
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- What is Halal Food? (The Spruce)
- Guide to Understanding Halal Food (Halal Research Council)
- Having a Muslim Friend over for Dinner? (Mvslim)
- Halaal Recipes (Halaal Recipes)
- Savoury halal Recipes (Muslim Girl Bakes)
Paleo Recipes
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- Paleo Diet Food List (Ultimate Paleo Guide)
- 400 Paleo Recipes (Ultimate Paleo Guide)
- 20 Easy Paleo Dinners for Weeknights (Paleo Running Momma)
- 10 Easy Paleo Recipes for Beginners (Paleo Leap)
- Paleo Recipes (Paleo Porn)
Pescetarian Recipes
- Pescetarian Beginner’s Guide (Fishy Vegetarian)
- Pescetarian Recipes (Tastemade)
- Pescetarian Recipes (Killing Thyme)
- 179 Fish Recipes (Jamie Oliver)
- Pescatarian Recipes (Chowhound)
Heart Healthy Recipes
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- Recipe Collection (American Heart Association)
- 55+ Heart Healthy Dinner Recipes (Woman’s Day)
- Heart Healthy Recipes (Cooking Light)
- Heart Healthy Grocery Shopping List (WebMD)
- 111 Heart Healthy Lunch Recipes(Heart Foundation)
Diabetic Friendly Recipes
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- How to Throw a Diabetic Friendly Kids Party (Diabetic Connect)
- Recipes for Healthy Living (American Diabetes Association)
- 42 Low-Carb Snacks (Diabetic Foodie)
- Recipes by (My Bizzy Kitchen)
- 10 Diabetes Friendly Food Gift Ideas(Diabetes Council)
Free-From Recipes
Nut-Free Recipes
No nuts, please
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- Peanut & Treenut Free (Nut Free Wok)
- Nut Free Recipes (Super Healthy Kids)
- 25 Nut Free Lunch Ideas (Culinary Nutrition)
- 22 Nut Free Recipes (BBC Good Food)
- Nut Free Recipes (Oh She Glows)
Dairy-Free Recipes
Never cheesy
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- 2000+ Dairy Free Recipes (Go Dairy Free)
- 290 Dairy Free Recipes (Jamie Oliver)
- Dairy Free Recipes (Elana’s Pantry)
- 40 Recipes you won’t believe are Dairy Free (Taste of Home)
- Lactose Free Appetizers (Genius Kitchen)
Egg-Free Recipes
No yolking matter
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- Egg Replacers: When & How to Use (Allergic Living)
- Egg-Free Baking (Allergylicious)
- Egg Substitutes for Baking (Bigger Bolder Baking)
- Eggless Recipes (Eggless Cooking)
- Egg Free Recipes (Against All Grain)
Fish-Free Recipes
Save Nemo!
- 25 Fish Free Recipes for Good Friday (One Green Planet)
- Fish Free Recipes (Mary Lee Kitchen)
- Gourmet Plant Based Seafood Sophie’s Kitchen)
- Gourmet Plant Based Seafood Recipes (Sophie’s Kitchen)
Shellfish-Free Recipes
Don’t be shellfish
- Shellfish Allergy Diet for Children (Stanford Children)
- How to Avoid Eating Shellfish (FARE)
- Shellfish Allergy Fact Sheet (NFSMI)
Soy-Free Recipes
Say it ain’t soy
- Soy Free Recipes (Oh She Glows)
- Soy-Free Vegetarian Recipes (Cookies & Kate)
- Vegan Soy Free Recipes (Vegan Richa)
- Soy Allergy & Foods to Avoid (FARE)
- Soy Foods to Stay Away From (WebMD)
Cross-Contact 101
Why it’s important
“Cross-contact is when allergen PROTEINS directly or indirectly come in contact with a food item. For example, by using the same spoon, or frying potatoes in the same oil that was used to fry shrimp, or using a dirty grill. Proteins don’t ‘cook off.’ What’s important to understand is that proteins can be unseen by the human eye and can transfer via direct or indirect contact: food to food, utensils, dirty hands, dirty counter tops, aprons, kitchen towels, oils etc. Avoiding cross-contact is key.>
We average 3000+ allergen meals a year in a combined eleven restaurants…”
Keith Norman
Food Safety Manager / Asst Executive Chef
South Point Hotel Casino and Spa
Cross-Contact
Important siitch
- Avoiding Cross-Contact (FARE)
- How to Avoid Cross-Contact PDF (FARE)
- How To Prevent Cross- Contact (FAACT)
- Cross-Contact, and Ways to Reduce Risk (Allergy Home)
- 12 Cooking Tips: Food Prep and avoiding Cross-Contact (Allergy Kids)
- Cross Contact vs Cross Contamination (MenuTrinfo) (Allergy Kids)
Party Tips
Party Tips
The devil is in the details
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- 17 Tips to Throw a Kids Birthday Party on a Budget (Parents)
- Party Planning Tips from a Bad Mom (Scary Mommy)
- Martha Stewart’s Top Party Planning Tips (Popsugar)
- 9 Affordable DIY Party Decor Ideas (Smart Parenting)
- 25 Famous Women on Throwing Their Own Parties (The Cut)
Office Party Ideas
Keep it fun
- 25 Epic Office Party Ideas (Snack Nation)
- How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Company Holiday Party (VenueLust)
- 8 Office Holiday Party Ideas (Business Insider)
- 18 Fun Corporate Team-Building Activities & Outing Ideas (Hub Spot)
- How to Host Your Own Office Olympics (We Work)
- Fun Event Ideas (United Way)
Eco / Party Supplies & Party Favors
Ideas to save the planet
- Eco Supplies: Celebrations for a Greener Tomorrow (Eco Supplies)
- 40 Party Favors You Can Make Yourself (The Crafty Crow)
- Party Ideas (Fun 365 Oriental Trading)
- Fancy cupcake wrappers (Fancy Flours)
Reducing Food Waste
Food Insecurity & Sustainability
Leaders, ideas & news
- 30 Women Under 30 Changing Food (Food Tank)
- Thought For Food (TTF)
- Big Potential for Urban Farming (City Labs)
- The Future of Farming (The Australian)
- Farm of the Future in Las Vegas (NPR)
- 7 Inspiring Urban Farm Projects (Zipcar)
Reducing Food Waste
Take action today
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- How you can stop food waste (Nat Geo)
- 32 Tips for Reducing Food Waste (Global Citizen)
- 12 Tips for Reducing Food Waste (CUESA)
- Tips to Reduce Food Waste at Home (FDA.gov)
- Food Waste Information (Natural Resource Defense Council)
Companies Taking Action
Good siitch
- The Climate Collaborative
- Copia
- Bioneers
- Sustain Web
- Latest Stories in Corporate Responsibility (Tree Hugger)
- Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables Campaign (Intermarche)
- How Ikea Plans to cut its Food Waste in Half (Fast Company)
- Reducing Food Waste one Cafe at a Time (Food Tank)
Microbiome
Why it’s cool
Nothing excites us more than the discoveries waiting to be made through the study of the microbiome.
From disease prevention to how we react to drugs… what we eat matters.
Videos
Cool videos
- How Bacteria Rule Over Our Body (Kurzgesagt)
- The Invisible Universe of the Human Microbiome (NPR)
- Microbiome Science Video (Vice News)
- What the Human Body Sounds Like (Biota Beats)
- – music from your Microbiota: fun for the kids
Articles
Cool reads
- Is the Secret to a Healthier Microbiome Hidden in the Hazda Diet? (NPR)
- Probiotic Bacteria Could Protect Newborns From Deadly Infection (NPR)
- Your Gut, Your Emotions (Microbiome Blog)
- How Healthy Gut Bacteria can Help Prevent Asthma & Allergies (Green Child)
- 3 Recipes to Boost your Microbiome (Outside)
- The High-Performance Secrets Inside Athletes’ Guts (Outside)
Allergies 101
Recently Diagnosed
I’ve got ‘what’ now?
- Newly Diagnosed Packet (FARE)
- Living with Food Allergies (KFA)
- Types of Allergies (ACAAI)
- Talking to Others (Grateful Foodie)
- FA Counselor Directory (Food Allergy Counselor)
Emergency Preparedness
Don’t be caught without
- Epinephrine Options and Training (FARE)
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan – PDF (AAP)
- Anaphylaxis First Aid (Mayo Clinic)
- 5 ways to prepare (Kids Health)
- When is an allergic reaction an emergency? (Everyday Health)
Dictionary
The ABC’s
- Common Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms (AAAAI)
- Allergy & Asthma Glossary (AAIA)
- Allergy Glossary of Terms (Cleveland Clinic)
- Top Allergy Terms (WebMD)
Epinephrine
aka Adrenaline
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- What is Epinephrine (News Medical)
- History of Epinephrine (Discoveries in Medicine)
- Epinephrine Options & Training (FARE)
- Epinephrine at school (FARE)
- Epinephrine Autoinjectors (ACAAI)
- Signs & Symptoms of Anaphylaxis (FAACT)
Food Labels & FALCPA
What you should know
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- Label Reading 1, 2, 3, (Gina M. Lee)
- FA Labeling Consumer Protection Act – Q&A (FDA.gov)
- FA & Gluten-Free Guidance Documents (FDA.gov)
- FAQs on FALCPA (FARE)
- How to Read a Label if you have FA (Allergic Living)
- How to Read a Label if you have Celiac Disease (Allergic Living)
What is FALCPA
FALCPA is an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and requires that the label of a food that contains an ingredient that is or contains protein from a “major food allergen ” declare the presence of the allergen in the manner described by the law.
For more information: U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Research Centers & Clinical Trials
Smart folk
- Sean Parker’s Center for Allergy Research (Stanford)
- Worldwide Centers of Excellence (WAO)
- Volunteering for a Clinical Trial (ITN)
- Clinical Trials.gov
- Clinical Trials (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)
- Clinical Trials (Stanford Medicine)
- Participate in a Clinical Trial (FARE)
- Jaffe Food Allergy Institute (Icahn)
- Clinical Trials (Allergy & Asthma Network)
Oral Allergy Syndrome
When proteins confuse
- Oral Allergy Syndrome overview (AAAAI)
- If Raw Fruits Or Veggies Give You A Tingly Mouth, It’s A Real Syndrome (NPR)
- What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (HealthLine)
- Why Raw Fruit Can Make the Mouth Itchy (Allergic Living)
Daily Living
Recalls
Important siitch
- Recalls and alerts (foodsafety.gov)
- Recall alerts and product changes (KFA)
- Food Recalls (Food Safety News)
- Current Recalls and Alerts (USDA)
- How to report Product Problems to the FDA (FDA)
Eating Out
Tips & tricks
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- Step by Step Guide (Allergic Living)
- Before you go (FARE)
- Tips on Calling the Restaurant (FARE)
- Eating out with Food Allergies (Asthma and Allergies)
- Tips for Eating out (WebMD)
Tips on eating out: a Chef’s Perspective
“Every restaurant is different, but every restaurant should have step-by-step guidelines in place on accommodating food allergic guests, from how the order is taken, to how it is prepared in the kitchen. The food allergic guest has a responsibility to inform the restaurant of the allergy. If you call and make reservations, let the restaurant know that someone in the party has an allergy. When you arrive, ask for the Chef, and ask specifically about their protocols, and test their knowledge of allergens. Ask how cross-contact is addressed in the kitchen. If you don’t feel comfortable, it is OK to choose another restaurant.”
Keith Norman
Food Safety Manager / Asst Executive Chef
South Point Hotel Casino and Spa
Traveling
Be prepared
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- No Nut Traveler
- Miss Allergic Reactor
- Allergy Girl Eats
- Essential Food Allergy Flying Tips (Allergic Living)
- Traveling with FA (FARE)
- Traveling with FA (FAACT)
Food Substitution Guides
What to swap
- FA Substitutions Guide (Gluten Free & More)
- Essential FA Substitutions Guide (Super Healthy Kids)
- How to Cook & Bake free of Allergens (KFA)
- Food Allergy Free Substitutes (Very Well)
- Dietary Restrictions Substitution Chart (Now Foods)
Dining Out Cards
Common sense
- My Teal Ticket
- Select Wisely
- Allergy Translation
- Allergic Traveler
- Food Allergy Chef Cards (FARE)
Growing up
Babies & Allergies
Little sneezes, little squeezes
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- Clinical Guidelines to Prevent Peanut Allergy (NIH)
- When to introduce peanut to baby (Allergic Living)
- All About Baby Allergies (Parents)
- Baby Allergies: A Primer (The Bump)
- The Leap Study Results (ITN)
How To Talk To Your Child
Every child is different
- How to Talk to Your Child about Their Food Allergy (FARE)
- 7 Parenting Tips for Handling Teen FA Management (Allergic Living)
- How to Teach Young Children about Their Food Allergies (CalorieLab)
- How to Keep Your Child from Feeling Left Out (KFA)
- Kyle Dine: An Educator with a Twist
For Teens
Take care of your selfie
- 21 Resources for Teens with FA (Allergic Living)
- Why Risk it: video series (Anaphylaxis Canada)
- Food Allergy Teens (FARE Tumblr)
- Teen Retreat (FAACT)
Dating With Food Allergies
Beyond small talk
- Dating and Allergies 101 (Allergic Living)
- Advice on Dating & Relationships (Allergic Living)
- Dating Advice (Why Risk It)
- Gluten Free Singles
- Singles with Food Allergies
Bullying
How to deal
- Bullying Prevention (FARE)
- Bullying Resources for Educators & Parents (FAACT)
- FA Bullying: The stakes are high (Allergic Living)
- How to Talk to Your Child About FA Bullying (KFA)
- 6 things to say to you kid when they are bullied (Very Well)
School
Resources for Schools
Helpful links
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- What School Staff Need to Know (Allergy Home)
- Toolkit for for Managing Food Allergies in Schools (CDC)
- 10 School Safety Tips (CalorieLab)
- FA Management, Education Manual & Toolkit (St. Louis Children’s Hospital)
- FA & Schools (Allergic Child)
- Dear Teacher of my FA Child (Huff Post)
504 Resources & More
It’s the law
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- 504 Information Page (FARE)
- Section 504 Plans (FAACT)
- Civil Rights Advocacy, 504 Information, Sample Letters and More (FAACT)
- Sample Section 504 plans (KFA)
- Know your Food Allergy Rights (Allergic Living)
- 504 Plans and School aged FA children (Parenting FA Podcast)
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Lunch & Snack Box Ideas
Top 3 Mom reusable and fun tools
Leak-proof mess-free Bentgo boxes (Amazon)
Reusable snack & sandwich bags (Amazon)
Recyclable & sealable paper sandwich bags (Amazon)
Tastes good, looks good
What Nutritionists Pack Their Kids for Lunch (Huffington Post)
Hundreds of School Lunch Ideas (Keeley McGuire)
20 Non-Sandwich School Lunch Ideas (Keeley McGuire)
10 Easy Tips & Tricks for Packing Fresh Lunch Boxes (My Kids Lick the Bowl)
10 Nut Free School Lunch Ideas (MOMables)
A Full Month of Nut-Free Lunches (Modern Parents Messy Kids)
Protect your Child, at Public or Private School
“In the United States, if your child is in a public or private school that receives federal funding of any kind, the school must make individual accommodations to keep your child safe and included. Food allergic students must be provided with the same opportunity to access education and activities on equal footing like every other student. Work with your school to get these protections in place and put them in a written plan to ensure compliance and avoid confusion. If you have questions about the process, more information can be found at the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.“
– Laurel Francoeur, Francoeur Law
College
Resources for Parents & Students
Beyond P.G.
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- U.S. Colleges Directory: Comparing Allergy & GF Policies (Allergic Living)
- Going to College (FARE)
- Is Your Child off to College? (FAACT)
- Managing Food Allergies in College (FAACT)
- Planning for Campus Life (Asthma and Allergies)
- Be Prepared for College with FA (Grateful Foodie)
Drinking with Allergies
Allergy proof your night out
- Drinking responsibly with FA (AllergyGirlEats)
- Does Alcohol Make Food Reactions Worse? (Allergic Living)
- Scientist Discovers Big Clue in Wine Reaction (Allergic Living)
- 5 Signs You Might be Allergic to Alcohol (Shape)
- The Best Way to Address Your FA at Parties (Shape)
Allergies and Sex
To know
- Single with FA: Date Ideas and Safe Sex (Allergic Living)
- What Allergies Can Be Transmitted By Having Sex? (ReachMD)
- Allergic Reactions Due to Sexual Intercourse (Very Well)
- How to Know if You’re Allergic to Latex Condoms (SELF)
Summer Camps
As Camp Policies can change, be sure to contact a Camp directly if you have questions.
- Allergy Friendly Camps
- Camp TAG (multiple)
- Camp Emerson (MA)
- Camp Blue Spruce (Banks, OR)
- Camp Wingate Kirkland (MA)
- Hidden Valley (ME)
- NJY Camps (PA)
- YEA Camp (Vegan/multiple)
- Camp Common Ground (Vegetarian – VT)
- Asthma Camps (USA)
- Camp Celiac (CA)
- Camp Celiac (RI)
- Camp Discovery for Children with Skin Conditions (multiple)
- Camps for Children with Diabetes (multiple)
Alisa Fleming at Go Dairy Free has a nice write up on many camps here.
Friends, Their Books, and more
Gina Minnet Lee, M. Ed Laurel Francoeur, Esq.
Cybele Pascal
Cybele Pascal
Cybele Pascal
Colette Martin
Colette Martin
Kelly Rudnicki
Kelly Rudnicki
Kelly Rudnicki
Alisa Fleming
Alisa Fleming
Alisa Fleming
Alisa Fleming
Debbie Adler
Debbie Adler
Laurel Francoeur, Esq.
Laurel Francoeur, Esq.
Donna DeCosta, MD
Susan Weissman
Ann Gentry
Moskowitz & Romero
Deborah Madison
