Blog — allergies

“What can I bake that will be allergy-free so everyone can enjoy it?” Have you heard that question before? The person asking means well. Depending on the context, there may even be a legitimate answer that meets the needs of a very specific group of people. The problem comes when the question is asked in a more general context. Why? Because you’ll be hard pressed to find many foods that are truly and completely allergen free. Wait. What? Let’s back up a moment and revisit a few basic food allergy facts. Top 8 9 Allergens In the United States, the...

Light the grill, grab your tongs, and get ready to barbeque! Nothing says summer more than a meal cooked out on an open flame and served on plastic plates in your backyard (or at the campground!) Food allergies don’t have to keep you from enjoying this American pastime. From appetizers to desserts, the grill can be a great way to make scrumptious meals for your family, regardless the food restrictions you’re juggling. First Things First: Clean It Yes, food proteins can linger behind on the grates of a grill. Before you toss your meal on there, take a few minutes...

There’s a line forming behind you at the ice cream truck. Children are clutching their dollars waiting to make their selections of scrumptious treats. Adults are eyeballing the visual menu, their mouths watering as they recall the way those cold goodies are intertwined with their youth. You, meanwhile, are patiently scanning labels trying to ascertain whether the Spiderman pop with the bubblegum eyes is safe for your daughter or if your son can indeed enjoy the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. In that moment, you may feel like you’re the only one on the block who can’t just grab and...

Living with food allergies can often feel isolating. Whether you’re passing on a social outing that will be hard to navigate or you’re putting in extra time to figure the logistics of getting your child safely through summer camp, food-allergy families often face added challenges when it comes to every day living. If you’re among those who live this life, you’re absolutely not alone. In fact, you’re part of a group of 32 million Americans. That’s right. You’re part of a group that’s much too big and getting bigger and this is the perfect time to raise awareness about it....