Holiday Hosting: How to Accommodate Guests with Food Allergies
It is that time of year when many people set their tables, preparing to host festive holiday gatherings. A lot of work and preparation...
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5 Steps to Take to Ensure You Have a Great Restaurant Experience
Going out to eat with friends is always a challenge when you have allergies. It can be difficult to find a restaurant that both works for...
What You Need to Know About Food Allergy Testing
By guest writer Angela Cortez Allergies are on the rise in the United States. Food allergy prevalence has been found in 8% of children...
Festive Food Allergy Finds
It’s that time of year again. With Halloween just ending and the costumes being stored away for next year, the next big holidays are...
My Experience With Oral Allergy Syndrome
While I may be 17 years old, I didn’t realize that your mouth wasn’t supposed to get itchy when you eat fruit up until a few months ago....
Why “No” Can Be Empowering
There are many challenges I have had to face when dealing with my food allergy. One of the toughest challenges for me is saying no. It...
A Food Allergy Awareness Curriculum
Teach Teal: Food Allergy Awareness – Noelle N.’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project Photo Credit: Noelle N. Check out the website here:...
Clarity in Packaged Food Labels: A Policy Paper
Food allergies are on the rise in the US, with a reaction sending someone to the emergency room every 3 minutes. Food allergies are...
Why Should We Teach About Food Allergies in Schools? My Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Teach Teal: Food Allergy Awareness Created By Noelle N Hi, my name is Noelle N. I’m sixteen years old, and I am allergic to dairy,...
Sports with Food Allergies
How does one deal with food allergies and sports? Preventing allergic reactions while playing sports is very simple. Taking precautions...
How to Travel Abroad With Food Allergies
I have always been hesitant to travel internationally with my food allergies. With the stress of dealing with different languages,...
An International Perspective on Allergy Advocacy and Equality
Red bumps scale up your arm. Your lips start to swell, threatening to turn a terrifying shade of blue. Is that the world spinning or are...
Too Careful Versus Too Carefree
Have you ever gone to a birthday party and looked at the delicious cake, but realized it contained an ingredient in which you were...
Baked Red Bean Mochi Recipe
Total time: 5 hours Yield: 10 servings Baked red bean mochi is an Asian dessert and is a tasty option for a snack or dessert on any day...
Food Allergy Anxiety
Growing up with a food allergy not only limits what someone is able to eat, but it also causes more stress and anxiety on an individual....
A Guide to Moving with Food Allergies
Moving - a time in one’s life when one’s home is upended, stress levels are high, and organization is a distant dream. Moving with food...
Preparing for Overnight School Trips with Food Allergies
Going on an overnight school trip can be an exciting experience and gives you a chance to be independent and explore a new place! If you...
How To Navigate Friendships while Having Allergies
When I was six years old, my life changed forever. I received confirmation that I had a tree nut allergy. Since then, navigating life has...
Food Allergies in Adult Life: College and Beyond
It’s no secret by now, at least to the allergic community, that adults can have food allergies too. However, most of the resources for...
Vacations with Food Allergies
It’s a warm, sunny day. You feel the sun's warm glow on your skin and you hear the sounds of the crashing waves around you: it's a...