Food Allergies: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Shellfish Allergy
Recently diagnosed with a shellfish allergy? Here's all you need to know to get started living with shellfish allergies, from foods containing shellfish to how seafood allergies affect your risk of anaphylaxis to whether people with shellfish allergies can use iodine.
Recently diagnosed with a shellfish allergy? Here's all you need to know to get started living with shellfish allergies, from foods containing shellfish to how seafood allergies affect your risk of anaphylaxis to whether people with shellfish allergies can use iodine.
Food Allergy Symptoms
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a food allergy? From hives to eczema, learn about six major symptoms of food allergies here.
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a food allergy? From hives to eczema, learn about six major symptoms of food allergies here.
Wheat Allergies
All the basics of wheat allergies -- wheat allergy symptoms, where to find wheat-free products, and whether "wheat alternative" grains are safe for wheat-free diets.
All the basics of wheat allergies -- wheat allergy symptoms, where to find wheat-free products, and whether "wheat alternative" grains are safe for wheat-free diets.
Alcohol Allergies/Intolerances
Concerned about alcohol allergies or alcohol intolerances? Learn about how food allergies can affect your ability to drink alcoholic beverages.
Concerned about alcohol allergies or alcohol intolerances? Learn about how food allergies can affect your ability to drink alcoholic beverages.
Dairy Allergies
Profile of dairy allergies (milk allergies): all about the prevalence, symptoms, and biochemistry of dairy allergies and lactose intolerance. Includes special concerns for parents of infants with dairy allergies and tips for your dairy-free diet.
Profile of dairy allergies (milk allergies): all about the prevalence, symptoms, and biochemistry of dairy allergies and lactose intolerance. Includes special concerns for parents of infants with dairy allergies and tips for your dairy-free diet.
Egg Allergies
Profile of egg allergies: the causes, symptoms, and treatment of egg allergy, and how to live with egg allergies.
Profile of egg allergies: the causes, symptoms, and treatment of egg allergy, and how to live with egg allergies.
Tree Nut Allergies
Do you have a tree nut allergy? Tree nuts include walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, and many other familiar nuts that grow on trees. Find out more about the symptoms and management of tree nut allergies.
Do you have a tree nut allergy? Tree nuts include walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, and many other familiar nuts that grow on trees. Find out more about the symptoms and management of tree nut allergies.
Child Food Allergies
From initial diagnosis to dealing with holidays, here are resources and ideas for parents of infants and children with food allergies.
From initial diagnosis to dealing with holidays, here are resources and ideas for parents of infants and children with food allergies.
Fish Allergies
All the basics about fish allergies: Symptoms of fish allergies, what can masquerade as a fish allergy, and foods to avoid in restaurants and grocery stores.
All the basics about fish allergies: Symptoms of fish allergies, what can masquerade as a fish allergy, and foods to avoid in restaurants and grocery stores.
Hives and Food Allergies
Hives are a common food allergy symptom. Learn how to recognize hives, common causes of hives, and when to call a doctor.
Hives are a common food allergy symptom. Learn how to recognize hives, common causes of hives, and when to call a doctor.
Tomato Bruschetta
Bruschetta, a classic Piedmontese recipe, takes advantage of seasonal summer ingredients when topped with tomatoes and basil. It's traditionally made with crusty Italian bread, but because gluten-free bread tastes best toasted, this recipe is a good application for commercial wheat-free breads.
Bruschetta, a classic Piedmontese recipe, takes advantage of seasonal summer ingredients when topped with tomatoes and basil. It's traditionally made with crusty Italian bread, but because gluten-free bread tastes best toasted, this recipe is a good application for commercial wheat-free breads.
Food Substitutes
Need great food substitutes due to an allergy? Here are cooking substitutes for twenty pantry and refrigerator staples.
Need great food substitutes due to an allergy? Here are cooking substitutes for twenty pantry and refrigerator staples.
Food Allergy Basics
Learning how to live with a food allergy is a process. Here are the first steps -- finding out what's going on with your body, learning about food allergy symptoms and diagnosis, and how to get by on a day-to-day basis with food allergies.
Learning how to live with a food allergy is a process. Here are the first steps -- finding out what's going on with your body, learning about food allergy symptoms and diagnosis, and how to get by on a day-to-day basis with food allergies.
Food Allergy Diagnosis
Five tools your doctor is likely to use to diagnose food allergies --- skin testing, elimination diets, and more.
Five tools your doctor is likely to use to diagnose food allergies --- skin testing, elimination diets, and more.
Shopping for Allergy Safe Food
Where can you find allergy safe food for food allergies? From warehouse clubs to health food stores, here's what to expect when you go grocery shopping.
Where can you find allergy safe food for food allergies? From warehouse clubs to health food stores, here's what to expect when you go grocery shopping.
Elimination Diets
All about elimination diets (exclusion diets): how exclusion diets are used to diagnose allergies, how elimination diets work, and different types of elimination diets (like few foods diets and rare foods diets).
All about elimination diets (exclusion diets): how exclusion diets are used to diagnose allergies, how elimination diets work, and different types of elimination diets (like few foods diets and rare foods diets).
Food Allergies
An introduction to how the immune system works to cause food allergies.
An introduction to how the immune system works to cause food allergies.
Soy Allergy
The basics of soy allergies: soy allergy symptoms, soy allergies and vegetarian families, and how soy allergies affect formula-feeding infants.
The basics of soy allergies: soy allergy symptoms, soy allergies and vegetarian families, and how soy allergies affect formula-feeding infants.
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Wheat-free, soy-free, and shellfish-free recipe for spinach-artichoke dip.
Wheat-free, soy-free, and shellfish-free recipe for spinach-artichoke dip.
Peanut Allergies
Basic peanut allergy information, from peanut allergy symptoms and emerging treatments to peanut-free snacks.
Basic peanut allergy information, from peanut allergy symptoms and emerging treatments to peanut-free snacks.
Food Allergy Treatment
Learn about the treatment of food allergies, how to treat food allergy symptoms, and the basics of allergy emergency treatment.
Learn about the treatment of food allergies, how to treat food allergy symptoms, and the basics of allergy emergency treatment.
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast? Here's a non-dairy strawberry-banana smoothie recipe.
Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast? Here's a non-dairy strawberry-banana smoothie recipe.
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.
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.
Starches and Low-Protein Flour
There's no perfect substitute for wheat flour for people with wheat allergies or celiac disease. Learn about the different types of wheat-free and gluten-free flour and how they're best used.
There's no perfect substitute for wheat flour for people with wheat allergies or celiac disease. Learn about the different types of wheat-free and gluten-free flour and how they're best used.
Food Allergy Emergencies
Do you know how to treat a food allergy emergency? Find out how to treat anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock). You may save a life!
Do you know how to treat a food allergy emergency? Find out how to treat anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock). You may save a life!
Recipe Substitutions
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.
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.
Wheat-Free Recipes
A collection of wheat-free recipes and gluten-free recipes for main dishes, snacks, sides, and more.
A collection of wheat-free recipes and gluten-free recipes for main dishes, snacks, sides, and more.
Anaphylaxis
Learn the definition of anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock).
Learn the definition of anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock).
Tempura Batter
Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for Japanese tempura batter.
Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for Japanese tempura batter.
Food Allergies in Schools
Did you know that food allergies are considered a "hidden disability" legally, and that students with food allergies are guaranteed certain protections in public schools? Learn how to work with schools and how to ascertain if your child with a food allergy might need a 504 plan to protect her legal rights.
Did you know that food allergies are considered a "hidden disability" legally, and that students with food allergies are guaranteed certain protections in public schools? Learn how to work with schools and how to ascertain if your child with a food allergy might need a 504 plan to protect her legal rights.
My Child's School is Nut-free.
Is your child's school or classroom peanut-free this year? Learn how to pack lunches or snacks for peanut- or nut-free schools.
Is your child's school or classroom peanut-free this year? Learn how to pack lunches or snacks for peanut- or nut-free schools.
Dairy-Free Recipes
A collection of dairy-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
A collection of dairy-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
Peanut-Free Recipes
A collection of peanut-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
A collection of peanut-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
Milk Alternatives
Whether you've got a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance in your family, or you're simply giving up milk for a while as part of an elimination diet, you may find yourself checking out the rows of milk alternatives in the grocery store. Here's a cheat sheet to current dairy alternatives on the market.
Whether you've got a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance in your family, or you're simply giving up milk for a while as part of an elimination diet, you may find yourself checking out the rows of milk alternatives in the grocery store. Here's a cheat sheet to current dairy alternatives on the market.
Tree Nut Allergies and Seeds
Do you have tree nut allergies? Learn whether sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds are safe to eat on a tree nut-free diet.
Do you have tree nut allergies? Learn whether sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds are safe to eat on a tree nut-free diet.
RAST Test
A RAST test, or radioallergosorbent test, is a type of blood test used to diagnose allergies. Learn how a RAST test works and what to expect at the doctor's office.
A RAST test, or radioallergosorbent test, is a type of blood test used to diagnose allergies. Learn how a RAST test works and what to expect at the doctor's office.
Common Food Allergies
Find out which are the most common food allergies in the United States.
Find out which are the most common food allergies in the United States.
Nut-Free Trail Mix
Most trail mixes have peanuts, almonds, or other nuts. Here's a recipe that's free from peanuts and tree nuts. Happy hiking!
Most trail mixes have peanuts, almonds, or other nuts. Here's a recipe that's free from peanuts and tree nuts. Happy hiking!
Sources of Hidden Allergens
It's not just pollen and mold that can cause allergies -- allergens are often hidden in cosmetics, lotions, medications and even adhesives.
It's not just pollen and mold that can cause allergies -- allergens are often hidden in cosmetics, lotions, medications and even adhesives.
Peanut Butter Substitutes
At a loss to replace peanut butter and jelly in an allergic child's lunchbox? Here are nine ideas for sandwich spreads for kids with peanut allergies.
At a loss to replace peanut butter and jelly in an allergic child's lunchbox? Here are nine ideas for sandwich spreads for kids with peanut allergies.
Eating Out with Allergies
Eight tips for eating at restaurants with food allergies, from ordering to avoiding cross-contamination
Eight tips for eating at restaurants with food allergies, from ordering to avoiding cross-contamination
Preschool and Food Allergies
What to consider before starting a child with food allergies in preschool.
What to consider before starting a child with food allergies in preschool.
Hives
Definition of hives from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of hives from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Sulfite Allergies
Wondering about sulfite allergy? Learn the basics of sulfite allergy -- how sulfites can cause asthma in people with sulfite allergy, which foods are high in sulfites, and how to dine out safely with a sulfite allergy.
Wondering about sulfite allergy? Learn the basics of sulfite allergy -- how sulfites can cause asthma in people with sulfite allergy, which foods are high in sulfites, and how to dine out safely with a sulfite allergy.
Balanced Diet Without Dairy
When you're diagnosed with a milk allergy, you may be concerned about maintaining a healthy dairy-free diet. Dairy allergies need not keep you from a balanced diet! Learn how to eat a nutritious milk-free diet with adequate protein, calcium, and vitamins.
When you're diagnosed with a milk allergy, you may be concerned about maintaining a healthy dairy-free diet. Dairy allergies need not keep you from a balanced diet! Learn how to eat a nutritious milk-free diet with adequate protein, calcium, and vitamins.
Soy-Free Recipes
A collection of soy-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
A collection of soy-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
Egg-Free Recipes
A collection of egg-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
A collection of egg-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies Guidesite.
Medication & 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.
Learn Department of Transportation regulations for taking allergy medication through airport security, including how to travel with an EpiPen or other injectible epinephrine.
Is celiac disease an allergy?
Learn the differences between celiac disease or celiac sprue -- an autoimmune disorder -- and food allergy.
Learn the differences between celiac disease or celiac sprue -- an autoimmune disorder -- and food allergy.
Eczema and Food Allergies
Can food allergies affect eczema? Find out about eczema, food allergies, and what to expect at your doctor's office.
Can food allergies affect eczema? Find out about eczema, food allergies, and what to expect at your doctor's office.
Allergy-Safe Mayonnaise
Most commercial mayonnaise is made from high fructose corn syrup and soy-based oils and emulsifiers, which can be problematic for people with certain allergies and sensitivities. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's free from corn, soy, and sulfites.
Most commercial mayonnaise is made from high fructose corn syrup and soy-based oils and emulsifiers, which can be problematic for people with certain allergies and sensitivities. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's free from corn, soy, and sulfites.
Airline Food Allergy Policies
A collection of food allergy policies and special meal guidelines from major U.S. airlines.
A collection of food allergy policies and special meal guidelines from major U.S. airlines.
Gluten-Free Fried Chicken
Southern-style gluten-free fried chicken? You bet. Here's a wheat-free fried chicken recipe that's also either egg-free or dairy-free.
Southern-style gluten-free fried chicken? You bet. Here's a wheat-free fried chicken recipe that's also either egg-free or dairy-free.
Avoid 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.
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.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
A simple, quick, allergy-safe recipe for chicken salad with dried cranberries.
A simple, quick, allergy-safe recipe for chicken salad with dried cranberries.
IgE
Definition of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Read Labels
Reading food labels can save your life if you have a food allergy. Learn how from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies.
Reading food labels can save your life if you have a food allergy. Learn how from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies.
Tree Nut-Free Recipes
List of tree nut-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies site
List of tree nut-free recipes on the About.com Food Allergies site
Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Gravy
How to make basic wheat-free or gluten-free gravy from scratch --- no chicken or turkey required!
How to make basic wheat-free or gluten-free gravy from scratch --- no chicken or turkey required!
GF Zucchini-Feta Pancakes
Savory gluten-free zucchini-feta crepes - a delicious Greek-inspired vegetarian entree or side dish.
Savory gluten-free zucchini-feta crepes - a delicious Greek-inspired vegetarian entree or side dish.
Lactose Intolerance
Are you lactose intolerant? Do you think you might be? Learn about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of lactose intolerance.
Are you lactose intolerant? Do you think you might be? Learn about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of lactose intolerance.
Food Allergy Prevention
Find out the American Academy of Pediatrics' stance on preventing food allergies by delaying solids and when to introduce allergenic foods to infants and toddlers for food allergy prevention.
Find out the American Academy of Pediatrics' stance on preventing food allergies by delaying solids and when to introduce allergenic foods to infants and toddlers for food allergy prevention.
Children and Food Allergies
It's not possible to prevent food allergies in any particular child, but these best practices from several major physician organizations may help parents decide how to feed children at high risk of food allergies and increase their odds of preventing allergic reactions to food.
It's not possible to prevent food allergies in any particular child, but these best practices from several major physician organizations may help parents decide how to feed children at high risk of food allergies and increase their odds of preventing allergic reactions to food.
Prepare to Fly with Allergies
How to prepare for airline travel with allergies, including severe peanut allergies.
How to prepare for airline travel with allergies, including severe peanut allergies.
Microwave Spaghetti Squash
Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. Includes numerous serving suggestions.
Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. Includes numerous serving suggestions.
Wheat-Free Play Dough
Did you know that commercial play doughs contain wheat? Find out how to keep your allergic child safe and some substitutes for play at home and at school.
Did you know that commercial play doughs contain wheat? Find out how to keep your allergic child safe and some substitutes for play at home and at school.
Prick Tests
Describes the method and purpose of a prick test or scratch test. A prick test is often used by allergists when a patient has clear allergy symptoms but is not certain which food is causing those symptoms (or whether the symptoms are caused by a food at all). They are often used when patients have hives, eczema, or hay fever symptoms.
Describes the method and purpose of a prick test or scratch test. A prick test is often used by allergists when a patient has clear allergy symptoms but is not certain which food is causing those symptoms (or whether the symptoms are caused by a food at all). They are often used when patients have hives, eczema, or hay fever symptoms.
Using Egg Replacer
Tips on using Egg Replacer in baking.
Tips on using Egg Replacer in baking.
Allergies vs. Intolerances
Learn the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance and how it affects treatment.
Learn the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance and how it affects treatment.
Allergy-Safe Vegetable Broth
Vegetable broth often includes wheat, soy, or other food allergens. Here's an allergy-safe vegetable broth recipe.
Vegetable broth often includes wheat, soy, or other food allergens. Here's an allergy-safe vegetable broth recipe.
Hempmilk Tapioca Pudding
Dairy-free tapioca pudding recipe using hempmilk, a newer non-dairy beverage that works well for desserts.
Dairy-free tapioca pudding recipe using hempmilk, a newer non-dairy beverage that works well for desserts.
Traveling with Food Allergies
Tips and tricks for traveling, lodging, and going to events and business trips with food allergies and sensitivities.
Tips and tricks for traveling, lodging, and going to events and business trips with food allergies and sensitivities.
Outgrowing Food Allergies
Find out whether it's possible for your child to outgrow a food allergy, and how your allergist is likely to monitor your allergic child going forward.
Find out whether it's possible for your child to outgrow a food allergy, and how your allergist is likely to monitor your allergic child going forward.
Food Allergy Cooking
The basics to get you started cooking for any food allergy.
The basics to get you started cooking for any food allergy.
Allergy Emergency Kits
Here's what to stock, where to store it, and how to use and update a food allergy emergency kit.
Here's what to stock, where to store it, and how to use and update a food allergy emergency kit.
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
A lactose-free, dairy-free recipe for a holiday favorite -- mashed potatoes.
A lactose-free, dairy-free recipe for a holiday favorite -- mashed potatoes.
Cross-Contamination
Definition of Cross Contamination
Definition of Cross Contamination
Food Allergy Clothing
Why an allergy alert t-shirt might be a good idea for your young child, and where to find food allergy t-shirts and other clothing.
Why an allergy alert t-shirt might be a good idea for your young child, and where to find food allergy t-shirts and other clothing.
Adult Food Allergy Guide
Adults have different concerns than kids when they're diagnosed with food allergies. Here are nine first steps to take after an adult food allergy diagnosis.
Adults have different concerns than kids when they're diagnosed with food allergies. Here are nine first steps to take after an adult food allergy diagnosis.
Fried Plantains
How to make fried plantains, a crispy and delicious finger food that can be made without eggs or wheat.
How to make fried plantains, a crispy and delicious finger food that can be made without eggs or wheat.
Food Allergies - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Food Allergies guide site.
An index of Recipes for the Food Allergies guide site.
Asthma and Food Allergies
The link between asthma and food allergies, and what patients with asthma or food allergies can do to keep both conditions well-controlled.
The link between asthma and food allergies, and what patients with asthma or food allergies can do to keep both conditions well-controlled.
FAQ Index
Frequently asked questions about food allergies.
Frequently asked questions about food allergies.
Vegetarianism and Allergies
Is it possible to have a healthy vegetarian diet if you have food allergies? In all likelihood, yes -- even if you're allergic to soy. Find out what you need to know to balance your vegetarian or vegan diet with food allergies.
Is it possible to have a healthy vegetarian diet if you have food allergies? In all likelihood, yes -- even if you're allergic to soy. Find out what you need to know to balance your vegetarian or vegan diet with food allergies.
Raspberry Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, a staple food of the Incas, is gaining popularity as a protein-rich, easily digestible grain. Learn how to cook this allergy-friendly grain with a delicious summer salad.
Quinoa, a staple food of the Incas, is gaining popularity as a protein-rich, easily digestible grain. Learn how to cook this allergy-friendly grain with a delicious summer salad.
Celiac Disease
Definition of celiac disease from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of celiac disease from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Hummus
Recipe for Hummus, a Middle Eastern spread that makes a good substitute for peanut butter.
Recipe for Hummus, a Middle Eastern spread that makes a good substitute for peanut butter.
Polenta Torte
A pizza-like vegetable pie with a cornmeal crust
A pizza-like vegetable pie with a cornmeal crust
Diagnosing Food Intolerances
Concerned you might have a food intolerance? Learn about five tools your doctor might use for diagnosing a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Concerned you might have a food intolerance? Learn about five tools your doctor might use for diagnosing a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Allergy-Safe Latkes
Celebrate Hanukkah with these egg-free, wheat- and gluten-free, dairy-free latkes.
Celebrate Hanukkah with these egg-free, wheat- and gluten-free, dairy-free latkes.
Shellfish Allergy & Restaurant
Shellfish allergies can make eating at restaurants treacherous. Learn tips for restaurant safety, the easiest kinds of cuisine to eat with a shellfish allergy, and shellfish reaction risks at many types of restaurants.
Shellfish allergies can make eating at restaurants treacherous. Learn tips for restaurant safety, the easiest kinds of cuisine to eat with a shellfish allergy, and shellfish reaction risks at many types of restaurants.
Taco Seasoning
A quick and easy taco recipes that's free from common allergens.
A quick and easy taco recipes that's free from common allergens.
Food Intolerance
Definition of a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Definition of a food intolerance or food sensitivity.
Hot Millet Breakfast Cereal
Recipe for a hot breakfast cereal using millet, a grain that is less allergenic than most commercial hot cereal mixes on the market.
Recipe for a hot breakfast cereal using millet, a grain that is less allergenic than most commercial hot cereal mixes on the market.
Allergy-Safe Steak
Most commercial steak sauces include common allergens like soy, wheat, corn, fish, or nuts. Here's an allergy-safe recipe for a flavorful steak without the allergenic extras.
Most commercial steak sauces include common allergens like soy, wheat, corn, fish, or nuts. Here's an allergy-safe recipe for a flavorful steak without the allergenic extras.
Gluten-Free Pasta
All about buying, reading labels for, and what to expect from different kinds of wheat-free pasta and gluten-free pasta
All about buying, reading labels for, and what to expect from different kinds of wheat-free pasta and gluten-free pasta
Guacamole
Easy recipe for guacamole, a favorite dip and excellent sandwich spread for many food allergies.
Easy recipe for guacamole, a favorite dip and excellent sandwich spread for many food allergies.
Buying Turkey with Allergies
On Thanksgiving, turkey may seem to be the least of your worries when trying to avoid food allergens. Depending on your food allergies, though, that can be a mistake. Find out what you need to know about buying a turkey for Thanksgiving if you have food allergies.
On Thanksgiving, turkey may seem to be the least of your worries when trying to avoid food allergens. Depending on your food allergies, though, that can be a mistake. Find out what you need to know about buying a turkey for Thanksgiving if you have food allergies.
Curry Chicken Salad
[p]Curry and chicken are a lovely match. This chicken salad pairs a homemade curry blend with apricots.[/p]
[p]Curry and chicken are a lovely match. This chicken salad pairs a homemade curry blend with apricots.[/p]
Epinephrine
Epinephrine definition from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Epinephrine definition from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Food Allergy Risk Factors
Several important risk factors for food allergy - can you control your food allergy risk factors?
Several important risk factors for food allergy - can you control your food allergy risk factors?
Egg-Free Scrambled Tofu
An unexpected alternative to eggs! Scrambled tofu is a family-friendly egg-free breakfast dish.
An unexpected alternative to eggs! Scrambled tofu is a family-friendly egg-free breakfast dish.
Beyond a Peanut Flashcards
Review of Beyond a Peanut flashcards, intended to teach children with tree nut and peanut allergies and their caregivers about how to recognize reactions, avoid unsafe situations, and know which foods are most likely to contain nuts.
Review of Beyond a Peanut flashcards, intended to teach children with tree nut and peanut allergies and their caregivers about how to recognize reactions, avoid unsafe situations, and know which foods are most likely to contain nuts.
Mushroom-Sage Risotto
An allergy-safe recipe for mushroom-sage risotto, an Italian rice dish.
An allergy-safe recipe for mushroom-sage risotto, an Italian rice dish.
Sweet Potato Casserole
A not-too-sweet version of Thanksgiving favorite sweet potato casserole, safe for most common food allergies.
A not-too-sweet version of Thanksgiving favorite sweet potato casserole, safe for most common food allergies.
What's the Hygiene Hypothesis
What is the hygiene hypothesis? Learn more about the hygiene hypothesis, one major explanation for a recent increase in the prevalence of food allergies.
What is the hygiene hypothesis? Learn more about the hygiene hypothesis, one major explanation for a recent increase in the prevalence of food allergies.
Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Pumpkin and apple soup, suitable for Thanksgiving dinner.
Pumpkin and apple soup, suitable for Thanksgiving dinner.
Immune System
Definition of Immune System from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Immune System from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Angioedema
Curious about angioedema? Learn what angioedema is and some of its causes here.
Curious about angioedema? Learn what angioedema is and some of its causes here.
Communion and Wheat Allergy
Is there a safe way to take Holy Communion if you have a wheat allergy or celiac disease? Several options that have worked for celiacs and wheat allergic Christians of many denominations.
Is there a safe way to take Holy Communion if you have a wheat allergy or celiac disease? Several options that have worked for celiacs and wheat allergic Christians of many denominations.
Easy Red Wine Pan Sauce
An easy red wine pan sauce to serve with steak or chicken.
An easy red wine pan sauce to serve with steak or chicken.
Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup
Dairy-free recipe for wild mushroom soup.
Dairy-free recipe for wild mushroom soup.
Dairy-Free Potato-Leek Soup
Dairy-free recipe for potato-leek soup.
Dairy-free recipe for potato-leek soup.
Broccoli with Vinaigrette
Healthy, allergen-safe, and delicious recipe for broccoli with tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Healthy, allergen-safe, and delicious recipe for broccoli with tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Eosinophilic Enteropathy
Learn the basics about eosinophilic esophagitis and other forms of eosinophilic enteropathy: signs, symptoms, what to expect at the doctor's office, and resources for coping with restricted diets.
Learn the basics about eosinophilic esophagitis and other forms of eosinophilic enteropathy: signs, symptoms, what to expect at the doctor's office, and resources for coping with restricted diets.
Allergy-Safe Easter Menu
Allergy-safe Easter menu, including holiday recipes suitable for multiple food allergies.
Allergy-safe Easter menu, including holiday recipes suitable for multiple food allergies.
Food Allergies - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Food Allergies guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Food Allergies guide site.
Cinnamon Applesauce
Kid-friendly recipe for cinnamon applesauce -- a recipe that can be adapted to make a great dessert, or an allergy-safe homemade baby food.
Kid-friendly recipe for cinnamon applesauce -- a recipe that can be adapted to make a great dessert, or an allergy-safe homemade baby food.
Apple-Pomegranate Pork Loin
Festive recipe for apple-pomegranate pork loin, free from major allergens.
Festive recipe for apple-pomegranate pork loin, free from major allergens.
Histamine
Definition of Histamine from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Histamine from Your About.com Guide to Food Allergies
Systemic
Definition of Systemic from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of Systemic from Your About.Com Guide to Food Allergies
Egg Allergies and Vaccines
Is it safe to be vaccinated if you have egg allergies? Here's the latest word on whether it's safe to receive common immunizations, including flu vaccines and the MMR, if you have an egg allergy.
Is it safe to be vaccinated if you have egg allergies? Here's the latest word on whether it's safe to receive common immunizations, including flu vaccines and the MMR, if you have an egg allergy.
Carrots with Cinnamon
Allergy-safe, kid-friendly, healthy recipe for carrots with cinnamon.
Allergy-safe, kid-friendly, healthy recipe for carrots with cinnamon.
Finding an Allergist
How to find an allergist: what allergists do, what to look for in an allergist, and where to find an allergist.
How to find an allergist: what allergists do, what to look for in an allergist, and where to find an allergist.
Food Allergy & Passover Seder
Celebrating Passover with a food allergy? Allergy-safe alternatives for eggs, charoset, matzah, and other essentials on your seder plate.
Celebrating Passover with a food allergy? Allergy-safe alternatives for eggs, charoset, matzah, and other essentials on your seder plate.
Allergy Translation Cards
Traveling with food allergies? Consider buying an allergy translation card to make international travel easier.
Traveling with food allergies? Consider buying an allergy translation card to make international travel easier.
Allergy-Safe Valentine's Candy
Six dos and don'ts for buying allergy-safe Valentine's Day candy.
Six dos and don'ts for buying allergy-safe Valentine's Day candy.
Food Allergies - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Food Allergies guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Food Allergies guide site.
Allergy Recall Alerts
The FDA issues allergy recall alerts when products on the market contain undeclared allergens. Find out how to sign up for online notices so that you'll be the first to know when recall alerts are issued.
The FDA issues allergy recall alerts when products on the market contain undeclared allergens. Find out how to sign up for online notices so that you'll be the first to know when recall alerts are issued.
Food Allergies and Grilling
Grilling with food allergies can be safe and delicious -- if you take a few precautions.
Grilling with food allergies can be safe and delicious -- if you take a few precautions.
Soy-Free Larb
Most East Asian recipes aren't safe for soy allergies. Larb, a Thai pork or chicken salad, is an exception.
Most East Asian recipes aren't safe for soy allergies. Larb, a Thai pork or chicken salad, is an exception.
Facts and Myths
How much do you really know about food allergies? Test your knowledge with these 10 food allergy facts and myths.
How much do you really know about food allergies? Test your knowledge with these 10 food allergy facts and myths.
Millet-Herb Stuffing
Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Allergy-Safe Recipe for Millet-Herb Stuffing
Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Allergy-Safe Recipe for Millet-Herb Stuffing
Allergy-Safe Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a Spanish soup served cold, is a quick and easy summer dish suitable for many allergy sufferers.
Gazpacho, a Spanish soup served cold, is a quick and easy summer dish suitable for many allergy sufferers.
Double-Blind Food Challenge
The gold standard for allergy diagnosis is the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge, a form of oral food challenge. Find out how double-blind placebo-controlled food challenges work and why your doctor might recommend this test.
The gold standard for allergy diagnosis is the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge, a form of oral food challenge. Find out how double-blind placebo-controlled food challenges work and why your doctor might recommend this test.
Frugal Living & Food Allergies
Between medical bills and special foods, food allergies and other conditions involving restrictive diets can cost you. Learn some money-saving tips to help you live a frugal life with food allergies.
Between medical bills and special foods, food allergies and other conditions involving restrictive diets can cost you. Learn some money-saving tips to help you live a frugal life with food allergies.
Holidays with Food Allergies
Holidays can be stressful times to navigate food allergies safely. Dealing with social obligations, travel, party food, and family dinners without triggering food allergies can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you educate friends and family and keep yourself safe.
Holidays can be stressful times to navigate food allergies safely. Dealing with social obligations, travel, party food, and family dinners without triggering food allergies can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you educate friends and family and keep yourself safe.
Allergen
Definition of an allergen from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies
Definition of an allergen from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies
Medical Alert Bracelets
Learn why you should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet (like a Medic Alert) if you have severe food allergies.
Learn why you should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet (like a Medic Alert) if you have severe food allergies.
What is an Allergy?
What is an Allergy? Find out how the immune system works to cause allergies here.
What is an Allergy? Find out how the immune system works to cause allergies here.
Food Allergies - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Food Allergies guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Food Allergies guide site.
Coping with Food Allergies
Are your severe food allergies (or your child's food allergies) causing you stress and anxiety? You're not alone. Find out why food allergies can be so stressful and learn some strategies for coping.
Are your severe food allergies (or your child's food allergies) causing you stress and anxiety? You're not alone. Find out why food allergies can be so stressful and learn some strategies for coping.
Panisse with Spring Vegetables
Wheat- and Gluten-Free Recipe for panisse with spring vegetables.
Wheat- and Gluten-Free Recipe for panisse with spring vegetables.
Allergy-Safe Roast Chicken
Roast chicken recipe that's simple, quick, and safe for virtually all food allergies.
Roast chicken recipe that's simple, quick, and safe for virtually all food allergies.
Halloween Food Allergy Treats
Looking for treats for allergic kids on Halloween? Here are nine easy, affordable non-food Halloween treats for kids with food allergies.
Looking for treats for allergic kids on Halloween? Here are nine easy, affordable non-food Halloween treats for kids with food allergies.
Red Pepper Puree
Recipe for Red Pepper Puree, an unexpected and tangy sandwich spread.
Recipe for Red Pepper Puree, an unexpected and tangy sandwich spread.
Shellfish-Free Gumbo
Recipe for shellfish-free chicken and sausage gumbo -- authentic flavor without shrimp, crawfish, or other shellfish.
Recipe for shellfish-free chicken and sausage gumbo -- authentic flavor without shrimp, crawfish, or other shellfish.
Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Definition of an Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Definition of an Endoscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
Great Gifts for Food Allergies
Shopping for someone with a food allergy or an otherwise restricted diet? Looking to buy something meaningful to simplify their life? Search no further. Here are seven ideas for gifts to warm your allergic loved one's heart.
Shopping for someone with a food allergy or an otherwise restricted diet? Looking to buy something meaningful to simplify their life? Search no further. Here are seven ideas for gifts to warm your allergic loved one's heart.
Allergy shots
Find out about whether allergy shots are effective at treating food allergies.
Find out about whether allergy shots are effective at treating food allergies.