Nuts in Crazy Places

Avoiding Milk Protein has found an alarming number of industrial products containing nuts. Instead of sand blasting buildings with sand some companies are using walnut shells, a possible airborne hazard for those with nut allergies.

Spray tans using walnut shells are also being used in some spas. Peanut fuel is an old bio fuel that does appear from time to time, even today. Another strange use for nuts, are mixing walnut shells with pool deck paint instead of sand to prevent slipping around the pool deck.

Crushed almond shells are even being used to manufacture building supplies. Some companies are experimenting with peanut and other tree nut shells in water purification.

Little is known about if the allergen proteins are still in these products.

Imagine a nut allergic chimney sweeper being called to clean a chimney or stove only to find out from a reaction that fire logs made from tree nuts were recently used in the chimney, or a stove was powered by peanut pellets, these products are currently being sold and used.

List of unusual products made from nuts:
http://www.avoidingmilkprotein.com/nutty.htm


Provided by: AvoidingMilkProtein.com

Chex Cereal and Traveling the World

I got a kindle yesterday, and I absolutely love it! I was so excited to start using it, I began reading the Sundial book I posted about earlier. I will keep you in the loop as to how I like it :)

So, I was sitting here, in my dorm room listening to music, eating some Gluten Free Rice Chex when I thought I should share with you my appreciation for this cereal. Firstly, I simply love everything about it- I can eat it, no corn syrup, short list of ingredients, gluten free, and of course I love the taste, texture, and how it gets the perfect amount of "soggy" in my rice milk. Plus, it's cheap- perfect for a broke college student!!
I was reading the back of the box, and it read "Gluten free living doesn't have to mean saying no to all of your favorite foods... 'Live in the Yes'" -Chex.

I thought to myself.. now, there has to be someone at Chex that has food allergies, or knows someone who has allergies. Because being able to reply "yes" to a child's question of "Can I eat this?"... is a powerful thing. It makes you feel good inside to be able to simply say 'yes.'

"Live in the yes" (tm) is such a great statement, that I fully agree with. Even though I'm allergic to wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and garlic... I strongly dislike making that an option for avoiding experiencing my life to the fullest. For example, one of my biggest dreams is traveling the world. Yes, having so many allergies is going to be extremely tricky... but I'm going to find a way. There's no way I'm letting my allergies get in the way of my dreams and aspirations. I don't think ANYONE should let ANY disability/restriction LIMIT their L-I-F-E. It is YOUR life. LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST, no matter what. You have to make it work. Find a way to make things happen, rather than excusing the possibility that you can/can't do something.

Punch-line of my life:

CARPE DIEM. Seize the day.

Hello everyone! I hope you had a very nice Monday :)

I just received an email, and I think this novel is very special! I haven't read it yet, but I am going to definitely keep an eye out for it! I think it's applicable to many people. Read below for the summary!

Enjoy :)

-Andrea

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SUNDIAL, A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL THAT USES FOOD ALLERGY IN A SUBTLE AND PIVOTAL TWIST: IT IS EVIDENCE OF AN EVOLVING SUPER RACE AND ONE THAT MUST PREVAIL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Authors: C.F. Fruzzetti and M.I. Pearsall of Pure Energy Books
Contact: Carolyn Fruzzetti
Phone: 703-798-3744
Email: pureenergybooks@gmail.com
Media links: http://sundialbook.com and http://pureenergybooks.com

Feeling different is nothing new to Whitney Forbes – she has accepted that her psychic abilities set her apart. She thought her biggest problem was determining if there was more to handsome Reid Wallace than just his looks and popularity until it is revealed she has an evolved genetic makeup. Now she finds herself wondering if genocide could happen in America and if she has what it takes to stop it.

SUNDIAL explores choices, social isolation, trust and inner self-growth through an exhilarating story driven by compelling and strong characters.

“When you have a food allergy, taking an unnecessary risk is not an option. It requires vigilance, situational awareness, the confidence to communicate and the ability to surround yourself with trustworthy people,” said co-author M.I. Pearsall, whose daughter has a life-threatening peanut allergy. “These are survivor skills and they can give you an edge when life gets challenging.”

“SUNDIAL increases food allergy awareness as a subplot. This makes the book accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Knowing is half the battle, and by understanding the safety needs of food allergic teens it should reduce their feeling of social isolation and help others know what to do to protect a life,” said co-author C.F. Fruzzetti.

Several parents of food allergic children were beta readers for the novel. Katie Morgan, whose ten-year-old son is allergic to milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and cottonseed and whose seven-year-old daughter is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, said, “I’m thrilled to see food allergy as part of a smart young adult novel. I like that while food allergies are an important issue for these teens, it is not the defining factor in their lives. They have to watch what they eat, but otherwise they are teenagers who are capable, athletic and intelligent and ready to take on the world – literally!”

An in-depth book group and educator discussion guide is available at http://sundialbook.com to further promote relevant discussion and awareness of several issues, including food allergy.