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We are, by nature, social creatures. Humans are designed for community. Even the most fiercely independent of us has some measure of dependency on others. Living with food allergies is a great example of this. We own full responsibility for reading labels, making informed choices, and carrying our own epinephrine, but we are also reliant on others to comply with our requests, to be truthful about what they’re serving us, and in assisting us in securing medical help if the worst should happen.  Sometimes our community shares information and helps us learn more about food allergies (or other issues). That...

Life is full of milestones to celebrate. From births to birthdays, graduations, weddings, and all sorts of stuff in between, we may mark these special moments by gathering family and friends around us. There’s often cake, balloons and gifts involved. Sometimes there’s a full meal. That means, of course, that for individuals living with food allergies, celebrations come with an added layer of preparation to ensure the joyous occasions aren’t dangerous occasions for us.  This is the key – managing life with food restrictions does not mean we can’t attend that birthday party or throw the graduation bash. It does...

Nearly 124 million people watched the Super Bowl in 2024. While this number was a high watermark, even in its “less” successful seasons, the Super Bowl clocks in as one of the single biggest single-day sporting events world-wide. Whether you’re tuning in to root for a team (or against one) or you’re just there for the camaraderie and the commercials, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re planning an array of super special snacks as part of the experience.  Whether your viewing party is a family-only affair or you’re gathering with a larger group of friends, finding allergy-friendly football-ready fare...

Salve! Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! Travelling abroad is a thrilling adventure. Spending time in a new place, experiencing a different culture, and wandering through landscapes you’ve only seen in photographs before is a bucket list item worth checking off. Yet, like most things, travelling with food allergies creates some challenges. These aren’t insurmountable challenges, of course. They are, however, something to consider and plan for before you board your plane. Allergy Vocabulary It’s always helpful to learn some basic vocabulary in the native tongue of the place you’re visiting. Don’t depend on finding hospitality staff and tour guides that can hold...