Author Archives for Carla Da Silva

Advocacy and Research – November 2017

November 6, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and Research – November 2017

View our recorded webinar with Dr. Manel Jordana on the science behind food allergy, discover the conferences we attended to keep up-to-date on research, learn more about the Ontario Government’s... View Article


Alpha-gal allergy: the meat of the matter

November 6, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Alpha-gal allergy: the meat of the matter

Tick that causes red-meat allergy now found in Canada There’s a new kind of life-threatening allergy in town, and it comes with its own set of rules. Alpha-gal allergy, also... View Article


Exercise-induced anaphylaxis: Feeling the wrong kind of burn

November 6, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Exercise-induced anaphylaxis: Feeling the wrong kind of burn

Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIAn) is a rare condition in which anaphylactic reactions are triggered by exercise or physical exertion. Jogging, tennis, dancing, and cycling are often associated with EIAn, though everyday... View Article


Winners of the 2017 Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award

November 3, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Winners of the 2017 Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award

The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award is sponsored by Food Allergy Canada. The Award, made possible through an educational grant from TD Securities, provides two awards of $1,000 to students entering... View Article


Ask the expert: Nutrition and food allergies – Taking supplements to help avoid nutritional deficiencies

November 3, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Ask the expert: Nutrition and food allergies – Taking supplements to help avoid nutritional deficiencies

Linda Kirste is a Registered Dietitian. She works at HealthLinkBC where she operates the Allergy Nutrition Service ― a tele-practice-based service that provides nutrition education, as well as counselling and... View Article


Ideas: Non-food treats for Halloween

October 27, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on Ideas: Non-food treats for Halloween

This Halloween we want to make teal the new orange by encouraging families to give out non-food treats so that this holiday can be fun and safe for all. But... View Article


New Ontario Government policy on supporting students with prevalent medical conditions, including anaphylaxis

October 24, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on New Ontario Government policy on supporting students with prevalent medical conditions, including anaphylaxis

The Ontario Government announced today a new policy to better support children with medical conditions (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy) at school called PPM 161. PPM 161 – Supporting Children... View Article


KIT KAT Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

October 11, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on KIT KAT Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

With Halloween around the corner, check out this spooky recipe from the team at Nestlé Canada using one of your favourite peanut-free Halloween mini-bars. Please always read the food label to... View Article


COFFEE CRISP Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

October 11, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on COFFEE CRISP Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

With Halloween around the corner, check out this spooky recipe from the team at Nestlé Canada using one of your favourite peanut-free Halloween mini-bars. Please always read the food label to... View Article


AERO Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

October 3, 2017 January 10, 2025 Published by Comments Off on AERO Halloween recipe from Nestlé Canada

With Halloween around the corner, check out this spooky recipe from the team at Nestlé Canada using one of your favourite peanut-free Halloween mini-bars. Please always read the food label to... View Article