Day: April 15, 2020💾
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Hannacroix Creek
Know Your Farmer
Not to be an alarmist or anything.... I hate to spread possibly unnecessary concerns.
However, I've been getting a teeny tiny bit worried. In light of the recent closures and partial closures of so many US protein processing plants, now might be a good time to get to know your local farmer.
Why the World Is Becoming More Allergic to Food
The rise in allergies in recent decades has been particularly noticeable in the West. Food allergy now affects about 7% of children in the UK and 9% of those in Australia, for example. Across Europe, 2% of adults have food allergies.
Life-threatening reactions can be prompted even by traces of the trigger foods, meaning patients and families live with fear and anxiety. The dietary restrictions which follow can become a burden to social and family lives.
While we can't say for sure why allergy rates are increasing, researchers around the world are working hard to find ways to combat this phenomenon.