Did you know that nearly 32 million Americans have some sort of food allergy? Food allergies can be very dangerous, they are different from food intolerances because they involve an immune response that can be life-threatening.   May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month, and this week of May 10th through May 15th is Awareness…

The New Year has begun and what better way to start the year off by learning about the basics of wheat. January is National Wheat Bread Month so take advantage, stay informed and make the most out of it!   All About Wheat   Did you know that wheat makes up a majority of our…

Did you know that September is National Whole Grains Month? Yes, there is an entire month dedicated to whole grains! The best part about whole grains is that there is such a variety to choose from; you can have a different type every night of the week!  The USDA recommends that at least half of…

Peanuts: peanut allergy is the leading cause of severe allergic reactions, affecting about 1.1% of the population. Shellfish: shellfish can also cause severe allergic reactions.  Shellfish are classified as mollusks (clams, mussels, oysters), and crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, crabs).  Shrimp is considered the most allergenic. Fish:  Pollock, salmon, cod, tuna, snapper, eel, and tilapia are among…