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Your list of gift-getters may range from family members to teachers and caretakers. As you’re making your list and checking it twice, take a few minutes to consider the impact that someone’s food allergies may have on your gift choices. Believe it or not, there’s more than just edible gifts to consider when it comes to avoiding allergies.

Traditions, many of them passed down from generation to generation, can be the best part of any holiday. Often, those traditions are centered on food. There’s Grandma’s secret recipe for stuffing that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. There’s Great Uncle Owen’s award-winning pecan pie. Your own maple-brined twist on turkey is on the list, too. Of course, when food allergies are part of your family story, some of those traditions are hard to hold on to. There are alternatives, of course. You can find gluten-free stuffing options and nut-free pies to enjoy.  You can mash potatoes without...

Some pumpkin color choices are just for fun. Some, however, have a meaning. For example, teal pumpkins mean food allergies, and blue pumpkins signify autism. To be friendly and compassionate, read on to see what is safe to hand out.  

Maybe you’re not quite ready to shine when you rise, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start your day off on the right foot with a good, healthy, allergy-friendly meal. It can feel like an impossible task when you’re avoiding eggs, wheat, milk, and other foods. But your options aren’t limited, they’re just different.