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Avoiding Corn in Canada view detail comment email this

"This page is intended to be a convenient source and summary of information about corn-derived products for the use of people with known or suspected corn sensitivity." Features examples of corn ingredients in food, alcoholic beverages, medications, and other products. Most brands and regulations are specific to Canada, but the author (a botany researcher) also provides travel tips for Europe and many examples relevant in the U.S. Also in French.
http://cornfree.ca/
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Beverages, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Fruits & Vegetables, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Mar 7, 2007


The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network view detail comment email this

Provides basic educational information for the public about food allergies. Includes a FAQ, tips for managing allergies, product alerts, and more.
http://www.foodallergy.org/
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jul 3, 2005


Holiday Allergies view detail comment email this

This article presents tips for people with asthma and allergies on surviving and enjoying the holiday season, covering food allergies, outdoor mold allergies (from sources such as logs and wet leaves), cold weather and asthma, indoor air quality, and other holiday-related concerns such as Christmas trees and candles. From the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
http://www.aafa.org/display.cfm?id=9&sub=18&cont=230
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Nov 7, 2008


International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC) view detail comment email this

Good industry source on food-related issues: nutrition, food additives, pesticides, caffeine, E. coli, MSG, biotechnology, asparteme, food allergies, irradiation etc. Also includes a glossary of food related terms. Note that the Foundation's "programs and activities are supported by a number of leading food and beverage companies."
http://ific.org/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 5, 2005


Peanut Butter Lovers Club view detail comment email this

"A Web site devoted to Peanut Butter lovers across the nation." The site includes sections on the history of the product, how it is made, nutrition information, recipes, free brochure, public figures devoted to peanut butter, and poetry related to this particular food. The recipes cover areas such as entrees, breads, soups, and desserts. From the Peanut Advisory Board, a trade association representing peanut farmers in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
http://www.peanutbutterlovers.com/
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Snacks and Baked Goods
Last updated Mar 29, 2005


PeanutAllergy.Com view detail comment email this

News, alerts, and other information about allergic reactions to peanuts. There are discussion boards and links to related resources.
http://www.peanutallergy.com/
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Snacks and Baked Goods
Last updated Mar 29, 2005


Wheat Allergy Diet view detail comment email this

This chart lists foods that are acceptable and not acceptable for consumption by people with allergies to wheat. Covers beverages, breads, cereals, desserts, and wheat-containing products from other food groups. Also includes wheat substitute measurements and a list of wheat terms to look for when reading food labels. From the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/allergy/wheat.html
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Mar 29, 2005




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