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Airline Food Allergy Policies - Airline Policies for Food Allergy and Peanut Allergy Created: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Airline food allergy policies and information on special meals for major U.S. airlines.
Allergy-Friendly Summer Recipes Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Try one of these allergy-friendly summer recipes for your next cookout or picnic.
Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Vegan Potato Salad Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Lighten up your potato salad and avoid major food allergens with this recipe that is free of eggs, soy, dairy, and wheat.
Cookouts with Food Allergies Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Strategies to help you safely navigate a cookout at home or as a guest with food allergies.
Allergy-Friendly Website Profiles Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Meet the owners of allergy-friendly web businesses.
Interview: Liz Reynolds of Allergy Free Mouse Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
An interview with allergy-friendly business owner Liz Reynolds of Allergy Free Mouse
Reader Submissions: Share Your Favorite Allergy Recipes Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
About.com readers share their favorite recipes, modified to be suitable for people with food allergies and sensitivities.
Recipe - Allergen-Free Tacos Created: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
A quick and easy taco recipes that's free from common allergens.
Recipe - Steak Recipe - Allergy-Safe Steak Recipe Created: Thursday, September 27, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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.
Recipe - Spinach Artichoke Dip Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Wheat-free, soy-free, and shellfish-free recipe for spinach-artichoke dip.
Recipe - Basic Spaghetti Squash - Microwave Spaghetti Squash Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Learn how to cook spaghetti squash in the microwave. Includes numerous serving suggestions.
Thai Recipe - Soy-Free Larb - Soy-Free Laab Created: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Most East Asian recipes aren't safe for soy allergies. Larb, a Thai pork or chicken salad, is an exception.
Recipe - Red Pepper Puree - Allergy-Safe Red Pepper Puree Created: Thursday, March 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Recipe for Red Pepper Puree, an unexpected and tangy sandwich spread.
Recipe - Pumpkin Seeds - Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Created: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Don't just throw away pumpkin seeds from jack-o-lanterns, Thanksgiving pies, and autumn decorations! Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack and a good substitute for nuts.
Nut-Free Trail Mix - Peanut-Free Trail Mix - Tree Nut-Free Trail Mix Created: Monday, July 09, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Most trail mixes have peanuts, almonds, or other nuts. Here's a recipe that's free from peanuts and tree nuts. Happy hiking!
Mushroom-Sage Risotto - Recipe for Mushroom-Sage Risotto Created: Saturday, May 12, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
An allergy-safe recipe for mushroom-sage risotto, an Italian rice dish.
Recipe - Corn-Free, Soy-Free, Sulfite-Free Mayonnaise Created: Sunday, July 22, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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 an...
Recipe - Hummus Recipe - Allergy-Safe Hummus Recipe Created: Thursday, March 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Recipe for Hummus, a Middle Eastern spread that makes a good substitute for peanut butter.
Guacamole Recipe - Guacamole Dip Recipe Created: Sunday, December 16, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Easy recipe for guacamole, a favorite dip and excellent sandwich spread for many food allergies.
Recipe - Allergy-Safe Gazpacho Created: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Gazpacho, a Spanish soup served cold, is a quick and easy summer dish suitable for many allergy sufferers.
Recipe - Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Cranberry Chicken Salad Created: Friday, August 24, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
A simple, quick, allergy-safe recipe for chicken salad with dried cranberries.
Recipe - Carrots with Cinnamon Created: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Allergy-safe, kid-friendly, healthy recipe for carrots with cinnamon.
Recipe - Broccoli with Vinaigrette - Broccoli with Vinaigrette Dressing Created: Sunday, November 18, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Healthy, allergen-safe, and delicious recipe for broccoli with tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Recipe - Dairy-Free Strawberry-Banana Smoothie - Non-Dairy Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Created: Saturday, June 16, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast? Here's a non-dairy strawberry-banana smoothie recipe.
Recipe - Cinnamon Applesauce - Allergy-Safe Cinnamon Applesauce Created: Sunday, October 07, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Kid-friendly recipe for cinnamon applesauce -- a recipe that can be adapted to make a great dessert, or an allergy-safe homemade baby food.
Beyond a Peanut Flashcards - Beyond a Peanut Flashcards Review - Peanut Allergy Resources Created: Sunday, December 16, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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 fo...
Review of Ethan Can't Eat Eggs - Ethan Can't Eat Eggs Review Created: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Review of Ethan Can't Eat Eggs, Nadine O'Reilly's children's book for toddlers and preschoolers with egg allergy.
Vegetarian Soy-Free Protein Sources - Vegetarian Protein Sources for Soy Allergy Created: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Can you be a healthy vegetarian or vegan and not eat tofu and other soy foods? Here are eight high-protein vegetarian foods that are great protein sources for soy allergies.
Peanut-Free Snacks - Quick Peanut-Free Snacks Created: Monday, June 02, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Sometimes it's nice to have a special snack, whether because it's been a tough school day or when your kids have a couple of friends over. Here are seven reasonably healthy snacks that fit the bill...
Peanut Butter Alternatives - Top Nine Substitutes for Peanut Butter Created: Friday, June 22, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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.
Top Five Concerns in Balancing Your Diet Without Dairy Products Created: Friday, June 22, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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 ...
Communion and Wheat - Communion and Wheat Allergy - Communion and Celiac Disease Created: Monday, January 28, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
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.

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