Food Allergies

I find it interesting that there seem to be more and more food allergies that children are having these days. I am sure most of you have children at your child’s school who have peanut allergies as well as other food allergies. I don’t remember any kids having these types of food allergies when I was in school. It makes me wonder if these allergies are a result of the way food is grown and processed these days. With all the chemicals and such that we use to eliminate pests and make food grow faster, I wonder if these chemicals are getting into some of the food we eat and altering its makeup enough to cause allergic reactions. This is just another reason I opt for organic food whenever possible. This is especially important when I buy foods where the skin or outside of the food is consumed. Items such as carrots, broccoli, potatoes and the like don’t have an outer shell that helps protect them from the chemicals. Yes, they cost more but I am okay with spending a little more to keep my family as chemical free as possible. Teresa