Fall Activities with Food Allergies
As the weather gets colder and we start to layer up, fall-themed activities also come into play. However, food allergies can prevent us...
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Life After Oral Immunotherapy
Oral immunotherapy, essentially a cure for food allergies. Although, after completing OIT many years ago, it never cured my hatred for...
Creating Vegan and Allergy-Friendly Pizza
Pizza is a beloved staple, but enjoying it can be challenging for those with food allergies. Everybody should be able to savor a warm...
Instant Pot Sweet Pudding Recipe
Time Required 25 minutes Yield 5 servings Allergen Information Free of: Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish...
Back to School with Food Allergies
With the summer holidays coming to an end, we’re getting ready to start the school year. As a student who has been managing food...
Identifying and Explaining Cross-Contamination
Nine years ago, I took my seat at an elaborately decorated table at a restaurant. I could hardly wait to dig into some gourmet restaurant...
Don't Just be Cautious, Be Precautious
A few months ago during spring break, my family and I decided to go visit a beautiful renowned garden in Martinique. Before getting there...
Food Allergies vs. "May Contain" Labels
Having severe food allergies comes with a fair share of responsibilities. Carrying Epi-Pens to every location, triple-checking an order...
Fruity Summer Smoothie Recipe
Time Required 5 minutes Yield 2 cups Allergen Information Free of: Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish...
Anxiety or Anaphylaxis?
How to distinguish anxiety from an allergic reaction in food challenges. During my 15 years living with food allergies, I have endured...
Anaphylaxis Aftermath
From battling typical teen anxiety to navigating the complex world of food allergies and anaphylaxis, our journey through being teens...
Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Total Time 45 minutes with 15 minutes of prep Yield 6 to 8 cupcakes When I was in preschool, my mom created this allergy-friendly cupcake...
Warning Labels: Are All Necessary?
*This article is based on personal experience and is not medical advice. Please consult your allergist or doctor to figure out the best...
Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
My go-to birthday party treat growing up has always been good old rice krispie treats. I remember bringing these yummy rice cereal treats...
Interview with an Emergency Room Physician
“Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room” (FARE Food Allergy Facts and Stats). Let that thought...
On the Bright Side: The Joyful Parts about Having a Food Allergy
No one wants to find out they have a food allergy. It makes a lot of things like eating, socializing, and attending school much more...
Dairy and Nut Free Alternatives
Want to join in on that donut party but can’t find a donut that is dairy free? Unable to eat the chocolate on St. Patrick’s Day? After...
Snicker Date Recipe
One of my recent obsessions is seeing if I can make all of the cool recipes on my TikTok For You Page with the hashtag #allergyfriendly....
My Successful Food Challenge Experience
About ten years ago, I failed my very first food challenge for oats. A food challenge is where you take a food that you’re allergic to...
Staying Safe on Field Trips with Food Allergies
Going on field trips or school excursions can be a nervous experience for people with food allergies, but here are some ways to stay...
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