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 As the lunch bell rings and kids file into the cafeteria this year, what will they choose to eat and how can parents be sure there are nutritious choices available? This school year, more “lunch ladies” will be serving up parent-approved meal options that deliver the flavors kids demand. Bite-size sandwiches, handheld foods, and twists on the classic PB&J sandwich top the list of trendy foods that will be popular at the cafeteria this fall.
*From The Kitchens of The Food Channel

Mini is big
Mini sandwiches are popular with kids because they allow for flavor diversity and can be shared by friends. Pierre Minis from Pierre Foods are a good example of this pint-sized trend. Fully cooked and ready to heat and serve, these bite-size sandwiches are available in varieties like Cheeseburgers, Teriyaki Chicken, Boneless Beef BBQ, Breaded Chicken, and for breakfast, Sausage and Chicken Biscuits. “They have been thoroughly tested with kids to make sure we didn’t sacrifice taste when developing recipes that reduced sodium, fat and calories,” said Karen Manning, Senior Vice President of Marketing and New Product Development for Pierre Foods. The Minis are sold to school foodservice for cafeteria feeding, but are also sold in supermarkets and convenience for home meals or snacks.

For more, study up with The Food Channel’s Top Ten Back to School Food Trends.

Whether your kids like the crust cut off or cut into triangles, PB&J is a time-honored favorite among kids of all ages. Pierre has put a twist on this classic with new PBJamwiches and Grahamwiches which are likely to be popular items on school lunch trays. Both are made with fruit jellies and creamy peanut butter. PBJamwiches surround the PB and J with crustless bread and then seal the edges so there’s no waste and no mess. Grahamwiches are a totally unique sandwich eating experience because instead of bread, two wholesome, crispy Graham Crackers are used, with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly nestled between them.
We all know kids love to play with their food and with new Chicken Drummies and Beef Dippers they can do that without being sent to the Principal’s office. There’s no need for forks or spoons when it comes to these unique finger goods. Building on the growing trend of food customization through sauces and toppings, new Chicken Drummies and Beef Dippers are available to schools either pre-sauced — with flavors ranging from honey mustard to barbeque – or unsauced, so schools can tailor flavors and recipe applications to the preferences of their student population.
Kid-friendly recipes

Perre Foods has provided two kid-friendly dip recipes you can try with your youngsters at home. They were created by Certified Master Chef Jimmy Gherardi. Just click on the recipe titles below to check them out. From The Kitchens of The Food Channel

What Will “Lunch Ladies” Dish Out This Year? – on The Food Channel

Frostines Edibles: Peanut and Nut Free Bake Treats Online

Allergies in Children

Allergy is a ‘hypersensitive’ reaction or exaggerated sensitivity to substances which are normally tolerated (allergens) such as food, animals, medicines, or pollens.

There is sometime confusion as to the difference between food intolerance and allergy. Food intolerance tends to produce less dramatic affects and is more likely to be grown out of whilst allergy can often be life threatening.

How common are allergies?
18 million people in the United States are estimated to have an allergy, 3 million of which have severe enough symptoms to need to see a specialist allergist.
Children are particularly affected with as many as 40,000 born each year developing an allergy or allergy related condition such as asthma, eczema, rhinitis (including hayfever), food allergy, drug allergy, allergy to stings, urticaria, angiodema and anaphylaxis.

At least 1 in 50 of all children are allergic to nuts. All allergies are on the increase particularly in the developed, western world but there is no conclusive evidence to confirm why this should be. At least 10% of children and young adults with an allergy have more than one allergic disorder.
What are the most likely foods to cause allergies?

Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, crustaceans, fruits and soy are the most common food triggers which cause 90% of all allergic reactions. However, any food can cause a reaction and it need only be a minute trace that can cause a life-threatening reaction. Some people can react to skin contact or even the smell of a food.

Who is most likely to suffer with allergies?
Food allergies are most common in the first 3 years of life. They are more common in those children with a family history of food allergies, or in those with a history of asthma, eczema, allergy or hayfever.

Food allergies are also more common in babies who are exposed to allergic foods at an early age. About 90% of food allergies in babies and children are to cow’s milk, soy, egg, peanuts or wheat.

Most children with food allergies have an allergy to one food only, although there is evidence to suggest multiple allergies are on the increase. A large proportion of those allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to soy.

Typical Symptoms
Usually the symptoms of food allergy are mild but can be one of a number. Gastriointesinal symptoms are the easiest to recognise and these include loose stools, excess gas, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Sometimes there may be streaks of blood or mucus in the stools, especially with allergies to cow’s milk. Sometimes allergies can cause constipation.
Other symptoms include hives, ear infections, stuffy noses, runny noses, watery or red eyes, wheezing, asthma flare-ups and eczema.

There may be a mild tingling or itching in the mouth, or a localised rash. These are not serious and should be treated with oral anti-histamines but in some cases the reactions can get worse over time.

What is Anaphylaxis?
More severe symptoms can cause Anaphylaxis which is a severe allergic reaction when the whole body is affected often within minutes of being exposed to the allergen but it can sometimes be delayed hours.

Symptoms of anaphylaxis could include one or more of the following but it is very unlikely to include all:
Generalised flushing of the skin
Nettle rash (hives) anywhere on the body
Sense of impending doom
Swelling of throat and mouth
Difficulty in swallowing, speaking or breathing
Alterations in heart rate
Severe asthma
Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
Sudden feeling of weakness (drop in blood pressure)
Collapse and unconsciousness

What is the treatment for a severe reaction?
Pre-loaded adrenaline injection kits are available on prescription for those identified to be at risk. They are available in two strengths, adult and junior, and are normally prescribed following tests done by an Allergist. It is vital to follow the guidance given by medical advisors but this would normally include administration of oral anti-histamines, and then if symptoms do not subside and are severe as listed above, the administration of adrenaline. The patient should be taken to hospital for observation as it maybe necessary to administer further adrenaline or steroids.

Testing for Allergies
To determine the cause of an allergy an allergist will almost certainly perform skin tests for the most common environmental and food allergens. Although children under 2 can be tested results tend to more reliable once they are over this age.

Skin tests can both be performed by dropping a purified form of the allergen onto the skin and then pinched with a small pricking device or a small amount of the allergen is injected just under the skin. The test can sting a little but is not painful.

After approximately 15 minutes if a lump surrounded by a reddish area appears at the injection site, the test is positive. The size of the reaction is measured and recorded so that subsequent tests can be measured against this. However, reactions can vary from time to time and any discrepancies over time do not necessarily mean that the sensitivity to the allergen has altered.

Treatment of Allergies
Although there is no cure for allergies as yet, it is possible to relieve the symptoms. The only real way of coping on a day to day basis is to ensure the exposure to the known allergens is reduced (in the case of house dust mite, pollens etc for example) or best avoided especially in the case of life threatening allergies. It is important that parents and guardians educate their children early and often, not only about the allergy itself but also about what reaction they will have if they consume or come into contact with the allergen. Communication with carers, teachers, other parents, and other family members, anyone who may take care of the child is vital. Everyone should know how to recognise a reaction and how to deal with it should it occur.

There are many different phases in coping with an allergy and whilst the child is very young it falls upon parents and carers to take responsibility. However, as the child gets older they should gradually learn to cope with their allergies in a variety of different situations so that as they reach adolescence and adulthood they are confident to mange it themselves.

Medication is available to help symptoms of allergies and anti-histamines maybe prescribed or purchased over the counter as well as inhaled or nasal spray steroids. Any prescribed medicines including adrenaline injections should be carried at all times.  Source-KidsAware.

Twinject is an epinephrine auto-injector, a device that automatically administers a single dose of epinephrine. Every Twinject auto-injector comes with a backup dose, in one compact device. It is available in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg formats.

Twinject is indicated for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis to stinging insects & biting insects, foods, latex, allergen immunotherapy, other allergens and drugs.

A second dose is available for manual injection following a partial disassembly of the Twinject Auto-Injector.  http://twinject.ca

Even Buddhists want to live passionate lives, in spite of their equanimity. Passion is life force itself, the very energy whose intensity, love, and enthusiasm for beauty and creativity produced this infinitely exquisite universe, whose mystery is beyond measure.

If we are to honor the ancient stardust within our DNA, we must become passionate, we must allow the pulse and power of universal forces free reign in our lives. For each, this will look different, and yet something in our eyes, something that is friends with wildness and sudden shifting plates of earth and collisions in deep space, will look similar and always familiar, as if when we meet each other, we meet ourselves.
We tend to grow into passion little by little, though we may sometimes take big leaps, because we are not able to take it in all at once. One day at a time, we grow into our truly passionate, authentic self and life. One day at a time, we shed old and useless selves, skins, patterns, fears, and ideas.
Growing into full possession of our passion and authenticity can be supported by certain principles. Here are some I’ve found to be useful: Continue reading article by clicking on link below…

Conscious Living Magazine – Principles Of Growth For a Life of Passion

“Loving yourself means putting yourself at the top of the priority list,” says Toronto-based life coach, Ellen Goldhar. “But most women are accustomed to doing the opposite.” With the help of a life coach, or on your own, consider the following tips (one week at a time) and watch how much better you feel the next time you catch your reflection.

Week One —Focus on positive self-talk

Most of us make an effort to speak kindly to colleagues and friends while paying little regard to how we talk to and about ourselves. Have you ever noticed how unrelenting that little voice inside your head can be? “Even when it seems we’re sitting in silence, our brains are receiving messages,” explains Goldhar. “Start paying attention to those messages. Are they providing you with confidence or chipping away at your self-esteem?” Though there is no on/off switch for that voice, you can free yourself from its harm.  Continue reading at link below…..

Learn to love yourself in seven weeks | Sympatico / MSN Lifestyle

Fan Club Registration

Dear Parents,
By joining Wiggle Time you will become an instant Wiggles Fan Club member!  You will get Fan Club emails and access to some games and videos on Wiggle Time.  Once you have registered, you will be able to create up to 4 accounts for your children to enjoy Wiggle Time. It’s easy and free.  For full access to Wiggle Time you can choose later to subscribe.

http://www.wiggletime.com/public/register.aspx

Michael Bloch, owner and editor of Green living Tips site. I just thought I’d take a few minutes to jot down what Green Living Tips is all about!

Living an earth-friendly life in a remote place has been a dream of mine for decades. It’s a long time to dream and I’ve come so close on several occasions in achieving that goal. Still, I persist as anticipation is half the thrill I’m told .

http://www.greenlivingtips.com/

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Start your green lifestyle here and begin to save the planet and yourself one day at a time http://www.greenlivingonline.com

Rajan Sodhi is a marketing professional based in Vancouver, Canada with over 15 years of experience in strategic marketing, brand development, online marketing, and media relations. He has helped many small businesses and startups uncover the mystery behind responsive marketing that delivers sustainable results. He currently serves as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for PEER 1 and ServerBeach – a leading IT infrastructure provider of Managed Hosting, Dedicated Hosting and Co-location solutions.

Meal Baby

Are you or someone you know having a baby?
Is someone you know recovering from surgery?
Are you just a really nice person and want to plan meals for a friend?
Now there is a free and easy way to organize all the details of a meal registry.

http://www.mealbaby.com

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