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...
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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...
Empathy and Food Allergies: Four Things I Wish People Knew
According to Merriam Webster, empathy is defined as being aware of, understanding, and vicariously experiencing the feelings of others...
Masala Chai Recipe
Total Time 15 minutes Yield 2 cups Try masala chai, an Indian tea, for a warm, comforting drink with friends or family! It’s made with...
Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time 10 minutes Yield 2 servings For a quick, delicious recipe, try this cheesy garlic bread, which will “melt” your heart! It...
My Sister Has Food Allergies: An Interview with My Younger Sister
Photo Credit: Noelle Nelson My name is Noelle, and I am a Board Member/Staff Writer for Just Allergy Things Magazine, Red Sneakers for...
Crispy Garlic Pizza Crust Recipe
A plain crispy pizza crust Total Time 55 minutes Yield 6-8 slices My pizza options have always been limited due to my food allergies....
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Total Time 1.5 hours Yield 16 slices (2 loaves) Pumpkin bread is the perfect dessert that will entertain your taste buds. Personally,...
Maneuvering the world of FARE
In the latest episode of "A New Perspective,” host Tim Sutton delves into the world of food allergies with special guest Tiffany Leon,...
Finding Self-Acceptance as an Allergy Kid
Living with food allergies is hard to come to terms with. Whether you have just one allergy or many like me, this condition is something...
Top 5 Oral Food Challenge Tips
Have you ever done an oral food challenge? An oral food challenge is a procedure where the patient eats food in regulated increasing...
What Does It Mean to Be Gluten-Free?
The term “gluten-free” has (quite fortunately!) started to become more mainstream. But what exactly does this term mean? Who does it...
How to Make Your Home Allergy-Friendly for Halloween
Boo! Halloween is upon us once again. Every Halloween, thousands of children with food allergies go trick-or-treating knowing that there...
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: Know the Difference
* Disclaimer: this is an educational article only. Just Allergy Things is not liable to give medical advice. Please contact your...
Trick or Treat! Food Allergy-Friendly Halloween Ideas
Boo! Halloween is around the corner. While Halloween is an exciting holiday, having food allergies also brings a sense of anxiousness...
An (Almost) Dining Hall Disaster
The first time I walked to lunch at my six-week summer program in June, I was, quite literally, terrified. I had flown to another state,...
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