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Back to School as a High School Student with Food Allergies
The start of the school year is stressful for everyone. From finding your new classes to managing daily homework, there is plenty of...


Dairy Allergy vs Lactose Intolerance
Often, having a dairy allergy is confused with simply being lactose intolerant, when, in fact, this is farther from the truth. *...


Dairy and Nut-Free Summer Treats
Happy summer! If you are allergic to dairy, it is often hard to find treats for a hot summer day that compare to ice cream, the summer...


How to Explain Food Allergies to Friends
With summer camps and upcoming back-to-school classes, it is likely you are going to make new friends who know nothing about you. With...


How to Manage A Milk Allergy
Living with a food allergy is difficult, especially when allergen ingredients are present in common foods and beverages. Being allergic...


A Food Allergy Guide to Disney
As a teenager with severe nut allergies, I know first-hand that vacationing with food allergies can be a nightmare. From eating out every...


Hambāgu Meatballs
Total time: 3 hours (includes prepping, assembling, and baking) Yield: About 50-60 meatballs (2” inch balls) Hambāgu meatballs are a very...


Living as the Only Family Member with a Food Allergy
Oftentimes food allergies can be genetic and run in the family. However, many people grow up or start families with no members having an...


Summer Trips with Food Allergies
Yay, it’s finally summer! With the season of sunshine, beaches, and vacation trips on the horizon, everyone deserves to have fun –...


College Searches with Food Allergies
As I'm starting my college search, finding schools that can accommodate my food allergies is one of my top priorities. Throughout high...


Safety at Sporting Events
I love sports! One of my favorite sports is basketball. Many others in my family are basketball fans too. We all love the atmosphere and...


Ginger Cake Recipe
Total time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ginger or spice cakes are delicious desserts that I have loved for years. I remember when I was...


Summer Dance Intensives with Food Allergies
Photo credit: Noelle Nelson If you are a dancer with life-threatening food allergies, the prospect of attending a summer dance intensive...


Inclusive Fun: How to Party with Food Allergies
It’s easy to accommodate your food allergies when you’re throwing your own party, but what about when you are invited to someone else’s...


Allergies Around the World
Allergies can be difficult to deal with, especially when one finds themself in an unfamiliar country or destination. Many countries do...


Air Peanut
Before I participated in a food allergy study and ultimately began oral immunotherapy, flying with a peanut allergy felt like a...


Advocating For Food Allergies: Red Sneakers for Oakley
Photo Credit: Noelle N. According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), 32 million people in America have life-threatening food...


Cilantro-Yogurt Smoothie: A Leprechaun’s Drink
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we’re all waiting to find a pot of gold under a rainbow! But until then, try this delicious and...


Managing Food Allergies in School Cafeterias
For many kids, the school cafeteria is a nightmare, but this is especially true for kids with food allergies. The inevitable...


5 Food Allergy Goals For 2023
It’s a new year, which means a new opportunity to set goals and make plans. Whether this is your senior year of high school, the start...
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