3 Deal Breakers When Dining Out With Food Allergies
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by Corinna
2h ago
3 Deal Breakers When Dining Out With Food Allergies What can I say? Dining Out With Food Allergies can feel risky. But the right research & questions can decrease the risk and make it doable and maybe even fun too.   In this episode, I’m sharing what I DON’T expect restaurants to do and 3 things I do expect them to do before we ever sit down to order. If you’re wondering if you can dine out safely, OR you already dine out, but want to see if you want the same things, this post is for you.  Let’s get to it! Full disclosure here, we’ve had bad experiences dining out where w ..read more
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Allergy-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts: Read This Before Booking!
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by Corinna
3w ago
Allergy-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts: Read This Before Booking! Listen to the podcast here: OR, read it here: First a little background… I’m Corinna, and I’m a Food Allergy Coach. This means I help food allergy families keep their kids safe, with less worry. If you’re looking for safe food allergy travel & lifestyle tips, you’re in the right place (also check out my Instagram, @friendlypantry). Our family is from Canada, but we love to travel and have been to Spain, Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, Mexico, the Bahamas, all over the US (including Disney World and Disneyland), and all ove ..read more
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Food Allergy Podcast: Food Allergy Life Made Easier
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by Corinna
2M ago
Food Allergy Podcast: Coming February 2024 A new and exciting food allergy podcast is coming for food allergy families! Join me, Corinna from Friendly Pantry Consulting Inc. to discover the best tips and strategies to make food allergy life easier and less worrisome. This allergies podcast will empower your family with what I’ve learned after 17 years as a food allergy mom and coach so you can live normal and amazing lives, without stress and fear. Bookmark this webpage now so you can be the FIRST to come back in February to hear the first episodes! Keep reading for a sneak peek of Episode 1 ..read more
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Empathy: Why Is It Important to Know About Food Allergies?
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by Corinna
6M ago
Empathy: Why Is It Important to Know About Food Allergies? One of the most stressful parts of being a food allergy parent or sufferer is explaining why is it important to know about food allergies. It’s common to hear the phrases “A little bit won’t hurt”, “What CAN your child eat”, or “You’re going overboard.” Every one of these statements shows that the person saying them doesn’t understand how serious food allergies are, and it usually falls on the parent to explain why is it important to know about food allergies so that their child can be safe and included. As a 16-year food allergy pare ..read more
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Best Gluten-Free Vacations for an Unforgettable Family Getaway
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by Corinna
7M ago
Best Gluten-Free Vacations for an Unforgettable Family Getaway Welcome! If we haven’t met, I’m Corinna. I’m a 16-year food allergy mom turned Food Allergy Coach and we’ve traveled the WORLD with multiple, severe food allergies (peanut and tree nut allergies and gluten intolerance). I know all about the best gluten-free vacations. We’ve been to England, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Bahamas, Mexico, Portugal, and all over Canada and the USA and more. BUT wait…. Our Family After Climbing Mount Vesuvius In Italy If your family manages Celiac disease, you may see the words “gluten intolerance” a ..read more
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The Nervous Parent's Guide To Oral Food Challenge at Home
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by Corinna
9M ago
So your doctor has recommended you do an oral food challenge at home. Food allergies can make this test super stressful. I mean a literal stomach ache leading up to it, stressful. Because the overwhelm of the actual introduction is hard enough and just mustering up the courage can be almost impossible! If this is you, this post is for you. Reasons To Do An Oral Food Challenge at Home There are a few reasons that your doctor might recommend you do an oral food challenge and they might include: your child or your child’s sibling already has food allergies and you’re testing new foods that you ..read more
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Become Empowered With A Food Diary Template For Allergies
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by Corinna Meckelborg
10M ago
Benefits of Using A Food Diary Template For Allergies Hey there, I’m Corinna Meckelborg. I’m a 16-year food allergy mom, and I’ve been a Food Allergy Coach for over 6. I’ve helped hundreds of food allergy parents keep their kids safe. I created this food diary template for allergies so that moms could track their child’s food allergy information easily and in ONE spot. When you have a food diary template, it can help you prepare for: EVERY Allergist appointment so you’re prepared to answer all the questions the doctor has so they can give the best recommendations for your child. The worst ..read more
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Confidently Flying With A Nut Allergy
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by Corinna
11M ago
Confidently Flying With A Nut Allergy If you’ve heard scary stories about flying with a nut allergy, this post is for you. We’ve flown worldwide with nut and peanut allergies many, many times, and I’ll share our tips & experience with you. First here are a couple of important things to know. I’m Corinna! At the time of writing, I’m a 16-year food allergy mom and a 6-year Food Allergy Coach. I base all of my resources on evidence-based research and then add my 16 years of practical knowledge to create trusted resources that work for food allergy families & sufferers. We have traveled al ..read more
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Write a food allergy letter to your teacher or school that gets results
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by Corinna
11M ago
Write A Food Allergy Letter To Teacher That Gets Results. Writing a food allergy letter to teacher or school isn't just about getting a free template and cutting and pasting it into an email. It's about actually getting results that will help your child be safe and included at school. But writing this letter definitely requires more thought than cutting and pasting a template from the internet. That’s why I created this post to help! Read on to learn how to get the results you need to keep your food allergy child safe and included at school. First here are a couple of important things to know ..read more
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How To Calm a Child for an Allergy Blood Test
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by Corinna
1y ago
I used to dread the yearly blood tests that our Allergist would request at our food allergy follow-ups. They seemed to cause so much stress for my girls and it was a struggle every year. I kept wondering how to calm a child for an allergy blood test so it would be easier. That was until I learned an anxiety strategy from our Psychologist. This wasn’t a strategy for allergy blood tests specifically, BUT I was able to adjust it slightly and it changed EVERYTHING and made allergy blood tests calm and easy. Keep reading to learn these easy tips! How To Calm A Child For An Allergy Blood Test With 3 ..read more
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