Out and About with Food Allergies
Airline Allergy Policies
A collection of allergy policies and special meal guidelines from major U.S. airlines.Food Allergies and Parties
Picture this: You're planning a bash at your place to welcome some old friends who have just moved to your town. You've bought drinks, shopped for snacks, planned to cook a few things the morning of the party, and gotten everything clean when a friend calls. "Do you mind if I bring one of my coworkers?" she says. No, of course you don't. "Oh, by the way, she's really allergic to wheat. Is that…
Sporting Events and Food Allergies
The challenge of sporting events for severe food allergies is obvious: crowds of people, vendors without ingredient lists, questionably clean seating areas. Does that make attending your favorite sport live impossible? For most people, no. Depending on your allergies, though, it may take some preparation. Here's how to prepare for a trip to a sporting event and some pitfalls to be aware of at …
10 Tips for Picnics with Food Allergies
Most people like eating outside. There's just something relaxing about being outdoors. But there are a few pitfalls to picnicking with food allergies: lack of access to hand-washing facilities, temptation to share food, and potentially being far from civilization in the event of a reaction. Luckily, advance planning can make picnicking safer. Read on for 10 ways to make safe picnicking with al…
Food Allergies and Grilling
Grilling with food allergies can be safe and delicious -- if you take a few precautions.Allergy Medication and Airport Security
Learn Department of Transportation regulations for taking allergy medication through airport security, including how to travel with an EpiPen or other injectible epinephrine.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.Allergy Translation Cards
Traveling with food allergies? Consider buying an allergy translation card to make international travel easier.Traveling with Food Allergies and Restricted Diets
Whether you're traveling across the country for work or four hours up the road for a week at Grandma's, you'll have to think about your restricted diet, especially the first few times you travel with it. But it won't take long for you to become a pro. Here's what you need to think about when you're on the road with food allergies or intolerances of any kind.Super Bowl Parties and Food Allergies
Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party and anticipating guests with food allergies, or whether you have allergies and are planning to host a crowd, one thing's for sure: this is one bash where gluttony's the norm. Is it possible to have an allergy-friendly Super Bowl party that will satisfy your guests who can (and will) eat anything and everything? Absolutely -- with some pre-party plann…