Sizzling off the press! Try our newest influence report back to learn the way we make an influence with our programming and advocacy efforts. Uncover our suggestions for a protected and enjoyable March break, and for allergy-friendly celebrations this month and subsequent.
Making an influence: Uncover our newest report
What does actual progress seem like within the meals allergy group? Our newly launched annual influence report affords a better have a look at the distinction we’re making collectively.
This 12 months’s theme — Empowering Confidence and Advancing Change — displays the momentum we’re constructing to assist Canadians with meals allergy really feel ready and assured, whereas additionally influencing key stakeholders and driving significant change for the meals allergy group.
Contained in the report, you’ll uncover:
- Our influence in numbers, exhibiting the attain of our packages and initiatives
- Tales from the group, highlighting the real-life experiences behind the statistics
- Milestones achieved this 12 months, together with progress in our long-term advocacy efforts
- And far more in regards to the work driving change throughout Canada
Each program delivered, dialog began, and coverage superior brings us nearer to a future the place individuals with meals allergy can reside with better confidence.
Discover the report back to see the influence we’re making — collectively.
Right here’s a sneak peek at a number of of the pages of the report!
March break journey with meals allergy: Plan forward for a protected and enjoyable journey
March break is the right time to get away, discover someplace new, and spend time with household or buddies. In the event you’re travelling with meals allergy, a little bit preparation earlier than you permit might help make the journey smoother, safer, and extra pleasurable.
Right here are some things to verify off your listing earlier than you go:
Test your lodging
In the event you’re staying at a lodge or resort, attain out forward of time to ask about their meals allergy insurance policies. Figuring out how they deal with allergens of their kitchens or eating areas might help you intend meals with better confidence.
Analysis eating choices
Search for eating places close to the place you’ll be staying and contemplate calling forward to talk with the chef or supervisor about your meals allergy. Having these conversations earlier than you arrive could make consuming out much less demanding.
Pack protected meals and snacks
Carry a wide range of meals you recognize are protected and simple to pack. Having dependable choices available is very useful throughout journey days or when protected selections are restricted.
Test your epinephrine
Earlier than leaving, be certain your epinephrine gadgets aren’t expired and pack extras if wanted. Preserve them with you always whereas travelling.
Just a little planning can go a great distance towards serving to you get pleasure from your journey with peace of thoughts.
Discover extra journey suggestions at foodallergycanada.ca/journey.
Rejoice with confidence: Useful suggestions for Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
The season of celebrations is right here! With Ramadan underway and Easter and Passover approaching, it’s the right time to get pleasure from festive meals and gatherings with household and buddies — whereas feeling assured managing meals allergy.
Right here’s learn how to navigate the season with confidence:
Triple-check labels
Know precisely what’s in your meals:
- On the retailer, earlier than shopping for a product
- At dwelling, when placing it away
- Earlier than serving or consuming it
Assured cooking within the kitchen
- Wash arms totally earlier than and after getting ready meals
- Dedicate slicing boards and utensils for allergy-friendly meal prep
- Put together allergy-free dishes first, so you recognize there’s a protected choice prepared for everybody
Internet hosting and attending with confidence
Share our allergy-friendly tip sheet with hosts!
It’s a sensible instrument that helps guarantee meals accommodate everybody, so you possibly can get pleasure from celebrations with out hesitation.
It contains tips about inquiries to ask friends with meals allergy, shopping for protected meals, getting ready and serving meals safely, understanding the indicators and signs of a response, and learn how to deal with it promptly with epinephrine if one happens.
With a little bit preparation and consciousness, you possibly can deal with what issues most: sharing pleasure, traditions, and reminiscences.
Tags: EASTER, Impression report, March break, Passover, Ramadan
