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Tools For Food Allergy Sufferers [Sensors + Apps]

Tech Tools To Help Prevent Allergic Reactions If you suffer from food allergies or shop for anyone who does, you know that it can often be difficult to find "safe" products at the grocery store . Try the Spoon Guru App . Simply scan foods labels and the app will alert you of any concerns based upon your (or your family member's) preset profile. (User must register for an account and create a profile, select allergens of concern and save.) Free. iOS and Android. Do you or does someone you know suffer from a peanut allergy ? A new consumer product called the Nima Peanut Sensor 1 (a handheld device + associated mobile app) might be of help. "Nima is recognized as a leader in allergen research and has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Health to develop the peanut sensor." This is technology moving the needle in the right direction, a potentially life-saving one. Remember to read the small print at the product website. What about gluten ?
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Get a Solar-Powered Charger

One of the best tips to make a modern hi-tech lifestyle more eco-conscious is to use solar energy to power everything: your devices, your appliances, and your home. We all love our gadgets and these consume a LOT of energy (beware of vampire drain). The Sun shines on thee! Use solar power whenever and wherever possible. You can offset or wipe out traditional utility costs (whether it's the purchase of batteries or electricity), lessen the load on the power grid and decrease the consumption of fossil fuels.

While not everyone is ready or able to make the leap to solar as a household power source, a simple way to add solar to your power options is to acquire a solar-powered (portable) charger. This will allow you to keep your devices tapped up on-the-go without having to worry about finding a power outlet. It's also great for camping and traveling/commuting. It's a device that can pay dividends in convenience and in reducing your carbon footprint --- an ecological ROI! Research to find a charger which can handle your power needs and is within your budget.

One to Check: "Share the sun with a WakaWaka Power+ compact solar charger (MSRP $79) that can power up phones or other small electronic devices in just a few hours to provide up to 150 hours of safe, sustainable energy. Major feel-good bonus: for every purchase the company gives a charger to one of the 1.2 billion people worldwide with no access to electricity." Other models also available. Visit: us.waka-waka.com.
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