all saints dayor more specifically, his eve (halloween night anyone halloween abbreviated version) has become a reason for celebration in Spain. There’s no shortage of candies, chocolates and cakes imitating pumpkins, ghosts and other spooky characters in homes and on shelves.
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Participation in this festival is increasingly common among children and adults. Some people dress up in disguise and go door to door collecting candy, or just get together to celebrate.
The problem is, some of these interesting products may contain some of the most common allergens, such as:
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milk
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egg
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those fruits
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Those dried fruits…
But the crossroads for this new party is the fact that: More and more children are allergic to certain foods.and sometimes even more than one food group.
Therefore, prevention is crucial to avoid allergy attacks.
Therefore, in order to prevent minors with allergies from suffering any accidents while celebrating this holiday, the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC) has established Four simple tips to prevent allergic reactions in your child Enjoy a safe environment on Halloween night.
Report allergy
It is important that the child understands his or her allergies, as well as anyone responsible for accompanying him or her during the party, whether a parent, coach, or other adult.
- It is necessary to explain to minors that “they should not share or consume any food without first checking it with an adult”, allergists explain.
To avoid possible problems, it is best to bring candy or candy that we know the child can eat. This way, if we are practicing trick-or-treating at home, in which case we are not sure if the food is allergen-free, we can give our children some of our own food.
Prepare an allergy-friendly environment
Responsibility for allergies is not just the responsibility of the person with the allergy, but everyone’s responsibility.
So, if we want to organize a party at home,You should ask guests if they have any food allergies.. If this is the case, you should ask him what foods and drinks are safe for him.
also very convenient Don’t throw away food wrappers or bagsyou can consult quickly if you have any questions.
During food preparation, SEAIC recommends Use separate and clearly labeled containers for each food Maintain adequate hand hygiene after handling to avoid cross-contamination.
Finally, experts agree Avoid latex when preparing foodAs well as cosmetics and gifts, as this material can also cause allergies.
Always carry treatment medications with you
Children with allergies should fully understand the symptoms of allergies to prevent allergic reactions. They should also be encouraged to notify an adult as soon as possible if an allergic reaction occurs.
It is vital to always carry rescue medication Use when allergic reactions occur, Especially epinephrine auto-injectors. In the event of a serious reaction, call 112 and/or go to the nearest emergency services.
The patient’s usual medications should also not be forgotten, especially those with asthma, as it may exacerbate the eventual allergic reaction.
allergen free recipes
Just search the internet to find a variety of allergen-free recipes.
even so,SEAIC experts offer a super easy recipe for making some awesome cookies for the whole family:
● 80g oat flour
● 30g oatmeal
● 25g pure cocoa powder or 70% (without milk)
● 2 ripe bananas
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Mash the bananas with a fork and gradually add all the ingredients and mix well with a fork.
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Place the dough on baking paper on an oven tray and shape as desired.
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Preheat the oven in advance and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes!
enjoy! Don’t let allergies stop you from enjoying Halloween!