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Tonight the #CNTower will be lit blue for World Asthma Day Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu pour la Journée mondiale de l'asthme

A night with friends ahead of @foodallergyfund summit We had dinner at @NobuRestaurants For most people, that’s just a great night out. For my dear friend @AllergicLiving editor, Gwen Smith, it’s something much bigger. She is allergic to shellfish, peanuts, and soy, which has historically made Japanese cuisine nearly impossible to navigate safely. A few years ago, during a previous Food Allergy Fund conference, we took a chance on Nobu. What happened next is something I wish every restaurant understood. They didn’t focus on what she couldn’t eat. They focused on what they could safely prepare. They were thoughtful about cross-contact. They were confident, kind, and collaborative. And the food was extraordinary. That experience stayed with us. Because when a restaurant gets it right for someone with food allergies, it’s not just a meal, it’s trust. And trust drives behavior. We come back. We bring our families. We celebrate milestones there. We recommend it to others. In my own family, when there is something to celebrate, this is where we go. When we travel, we search out Nobu restaurants because we know this is a restaurant that takes my son's allergies seriously. There is a real business case here that often gets overlooked. People with food allergies and their families represent millions of customers making careful, intentional dining decisions every day. When they are treated with care and respect, they don’t just dine, they become loyal, repeat customers. This is an opportunity. We need to shift the narrative from “burden” to “business value.” From “what we can’t do” to “how we can serve safely and well.” Because inclusive hospitality is not just the right thing to do, it is also good business. And that is true both on the ground and in the air. Food for thought this wednesday night.

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Food allergy parenting can challenge you, especially as teens seek independence. @GinaClowes offers tips for guiding teens' food allergy choices. How & when you communicate is key. Learn strategies to get through to teens by listening without lecturing: allergicliving.com/2019/06/21/tal…

Dig into our March Newsletter spotlighting AAAAI annual meeting research news like an exciting 'food allergy pill', hot takes on the best allergy-friendly sweets for Easter & Passover + a surprising DOT food allergy pre-boarding decision. Read:🌷allergicliving.com/wp-content/upl…

ICYMI: Two doctors saved a flight attendant in mid-flight anaphylaxis, without epinephrine. He survived, but @NoNutTraveler asks why airlines are quick to add naloxone to med kits, but lag on ez-to-use epi devices for allergic rxns? Explore full story: allergicliving.com/2025/12/09/mds…

"Owen is four, and his first allergic reaction happened when he was just seven months old. We gave him yogurt puffs, something that seemed harmless and common for babies. Within minutes he began vomiting. At the time, we assumed it was just a reaction to a new food. Soon after, we tried oatmeal. Again, he vomited. We wondered if his stomach was just sensitive as he was beginning solids. Then came the moment that changed everything. One morning we gave Owen French toast. Shortly after eating, he began struggling to swallow. It was terrifying to watch your baby suddenly unable to manage something as simple as swallowing food. That moment began our journey into the world of severe food allergies. Today, Owen has life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergies to dairy, eggs, wheat, and peanuts. He is also sensitive to several other foods, which makes introducing new foods extremely complicated and stressful. Because of the severity of his allergies, Owen has never eaten at a restaurant. Every meal requires careful planning, label reading, and preparation at home. Something as simple as grabbing lunch out or sharing a birthday cake with friends carries risks that most families never have to think about. Food is supposed to be joyful, especially for children. But for families like ours, it can feel like navigating a minefield. We carry emergency medication everywhere we go and constantly worry about accidental exposure. Despite these challenges, Owen is an incredibly happy, resilient little boy. His allergies have taught our family to advocate, educate others, and appreciate the small victories—like finding a safe food he enjoys or watching him confidently navigate a world that isn’t always built with kids like him in mind. Food allergies aren’t just preferences or mild sensitivities. For children like Owen, they are life-threatening medical conditions that shape everyday life. Our hope in sharing his story is to help others understand the seriousness of food allergies and to create a safer, more inclusive world for children living with them." -Brittney Submit your story for a chance to be featured on an upcoming #FAREsundaystory: bit.ly/3WNio3g

Ottawa Valley parent warns of lethal Benadryl TikTok challenge after teen hospitalized ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article… @CTV ↷ canadahealthwatch.ca 🍁