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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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Plant Wildflowers! #FeedABee

Honey Bees are in danger! Due to colony collapse and other issues (such as the decimation of some natural vegetation) bees have been dying off. It is estimated that bees are responsible for roughly 80% of the natural pollination that occurs within the human food chain. A loss of bees would have drastic consequences for us.

There are several programs underway to help rectify this dire situation. One such initiative, sponsored by the Bayer North American Bee Care Program, is called Feed A Bee, wherein everyday folk (as well as farm industry professionals) are encouraged to plant bee friendly foraging gardens to supplement areas that have lost or changed natural vegetation. If we work together, we can bring bees back from the brink.

Here Are Some Things You Can Do to Boost Bee Welfare:
  1. Educate yourself on the issues bees are facing. (See note below for a good starting point.)
  2. Plan your garden and/or landscape your yard to include bee-friendly vegetation.
  3. Don't use chemical pesticides or natural pest control products on your lawn or garden that are dangerous to foraging bees. For instance, Diatomaceous Earth, which is often utilized as a natural pest control product, should be used with care outdoors and preferably only after bee foraging season.
  4. Start your own apiary. Not only will you personally care for bees and learn a new skills & a new vocation, but you get free honey! To eat, sell or share.


NOTE: Bayer North American Bee Care Program established a website, feedabee.org, full of information on bees and the issues these insects are facing. As part of its launch promotion, Bayer mailed out free packets of wildflower seeds (2 per person) to people who pledged to to plant them and grow bee friendly flowers.
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