A birthday is usually a fun celebration, in which everyone has a good time. There are many friends, games, refreshments, sweets and a great cake. However, it becomes somewhat complex to prepare when some food allergies or intolerances come into play.
Food allergies or intolerances are becoming more and more common. Besides being uncomfortable, they are dangerous to health. We have to take special care when we have to prepare any food for someone who suffers from this type of problem.
The health dangers of food allergies
Allergies are not a joke, contact with an allergenic element in a food can cause inflammation of the respiratory tract, anaphylactic shock can occur. That is why it is so important that we be extremely careful if one of our guests is allergic to any food.
Many people are allergic to nuts such as peanuts.
Intolerances are no less important
It is true that an allergy is of a more urgent severity, however, we must not downplay intolerances. The immune system also reacts to food with inflammation, this time in the intestine. This can drive our body crazy and react against itself. It can cause joint pain, canker sores or sores in the mouth, dermatitis or eczema, in general, symptoms that we would rarely associate with a food. But it is equally important to stay away from them.
Information needed when preparing the party
It is important that you inform yourself if any of your guests suffers from an allergy or intolerance. Not only because of the obvious, which is to be able to attend him and have something he can eat. It is that it can happen, that you feel displaced if this problem is not taken into account.
Allergic and intolerant adults manage emotions in a more or less adequate way. We are aware that not everyone has to take into account our limitations. But we are talking about children. It can affect your security and independence, ultimately your self-esteem, the fact of feeling different because of a condition that is physical. It is not a matter of not liking it, it is a matter of not being able to. Seeing that all his friends enjoy sweets and there is nothing for him can be very frustrating.
The preparations
Once you have known the allergies or intolerances of the guests and the honoree, it is time to break your head. If there are several different allergies or intolerances, but compatible with certain products, try to use them. Really Ideally, guests can all eat the same thing.
If they are the most diverse and there is no alternative that everyone can enjoy, make personalized packages. In the world of allergies and intolerances, special care must be taken with cross contamination. Thus, individual containers are a good idea in cases where space is shared with other foods. It is essential to isolate allergens so that they do not affect the allergic or intolerant person.
In addition, these packages may include name tags and picture stickers. Remember that they are children, it is about going from differentiating them to making them feel special.
End of the party with the big cake
Currently, there are specialized workshops in special food for people with this type of problem. However, It is true that sometimes, they are not products within reach of all pockets. Sometimes you have to look for alternatives. It is best to try that the cake can be tasted by everyone, but if your pocket cannot reach that point there are other options.
If you can't offer a cake, try a sweet cake or a fruit dessert that is available to everyone. If the case is that only one of the children is allergic or intolerant, try offering him a mini-cake or a cupcake individual, special for him. Explain things naturally, they will understand and appreciate the detail.
If it is the host and is allergic or intolerant to a basic product in confectionery such as gluten, milk or lactose, try cooking yourself an adapted cake. You may not get the most beautiful cake in the world the first time, but you will end up being an expert and your child will be more than satisfied, you will see him excited.