HowTos Index

How To Make Substitutions in Recipes
When a member of your family is diagnosed with an allergy, you don't have to throw away all your favorite cookbooks, or to ignore every recipe you come across that has a potential allergen. Here's a step-by-step guide to figuring out when substitutions can work, and which potential substitutes will give you the best results.

How To Administer Emergency Treatment for a Food Allergy
Do you know how to treat a food allergy emergency? Find out how to treat anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock). You may save a life!

How To Keep a Food Log
A food log, or food diary, can be an effective tool for diagnosing food intolerances or allergies. Learn how to keep a food log here.

How To Create an Allergy Emergency Kit
Here's what to stock, where to store it, and how to use and update a food allergy emergency kit.

How To Avoid Allergy Cross-Contamination
Even foods made without allergens aren't safe if they've come into contact with allergy-triggering foods. Here's how to avoid cross-contamination at home and in restaurants.

How To Prepare for Airline Travel with Food Allergies
How to prepare for airline travel with allergies, including severe peanut allergies.

How To Read Labels for Allergens
Reading food labels can save your life if you have a food allergy. Learn how from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies.