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Allergies 101 for Food Allergies

Allergies 101 for Food Allergies

You’ve made an appointment with an allergist your pediatrician or your friend recommended. You don’t know what to expect from this appointment, but you’re assuming it’s not your run-of-the-mill first check-up with a primary care physician. That bit of mystery may even be adding to your anxiety. Take a deep breath and then keep reading.

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Apple Cooking Beyond the Pie

Apple Cooking Beyond the Pie

Trip to an apple orchard? What do we do with all these apples? While some kitchens begin to churn out apple pies and crisps and turnovers, the allergy kitchen has to stop and consider recipes that are safe for the household. Get started with the following list of scrumptious, apple-loaded dishes.

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Allergen Awareness Goes Beyond the Plate

Allergen Awareness Goes Beyond the Plate

You don’t need to memorize the list of “don’t eat” and “don’t use” items. You just need to remember to always read labels on anything you eat. That should also extend to things your bare skin may come in contact with. 

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Bring on the (Allergy-Friendly) Cupcakes!

Bring on the (Allergy-Friendly) Cupcakes!

Cupcakes are a staple food. There’s really no debating it. Yet, for families and individuals living with food allergies, cupcakes can be one of those challenges we need to learn to overcome.

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