Want to join in on that donut party but can’t find a donut that is dairy free? Unable to eat the chocolate on St. Patrick’s Day? After years of being allergic to dairy (in addition to peanuts and tree nuts), I’ve found some delicious options that act as great alternatives. It’s always good to have a list of treats and foods that you can swap out for the unsafe ones so that you don’t feel left out when food is a part of social events. Here are a few dairy (and nut) free alternatives that you can add to your list for the next swap!  Disclaimer: A lot of these brands may not accommodate ..read more

One of my recent obsessions is seeing if I can make all of the cool recipes on my TikTok For You Page with the hashtag #allergyfriendly. Some of the baked-good recipes on there can be pretty challenging, but luckily, I’ve found many simple snack recipes that are quite easy to put my own allergy friendly twist on. One of my favorite sweet treat recipes that I’ve made recently are allergy friendly snicker dates. These dates are a healthy and delicious spin on Snickers bars. I first found this recipe on @emilymariko’s TikTok page. These yummy date treats are dairy free, nut free, and gluten fr ..read more

Going on field trips or school excursions can be a nervous experience for people with food allergies, but here are some ways to stay safe. Bring your food allergy medication The best way to stay safe is to bring your EpiPen or AuviQ with you on the field trip in a small pouch or bag. In addition, you can also bring an antihistamine like Claritin or Benadryl. Contact the trip supervisor a few days before the trip to let them know why you need your medication and what you’re allergic to. This will make the experience less stressful and make those on the trip aware of your allergies and what sym ..read more

According to Merriam Webster, empathy is defined as being aware of, understanding, and vicariously experiencing the feelings of others (“Empathy Definition & Meaning”). Life with a hidden condition like food allergies has a lot of challenges that people don’t recognize. It can be hard if you don’t have food allergies to show compassion for a situation that is so drastically different from your own. Many people with food allergies share the same experiences of receiving countless questions or witnessing media misrepresentation of food allergies. As a teen with food allergies, I have found ..read more

Total Time 15 minutes Yield 2 cups Try masala chai, an Indian tea, for a warm, comforting drink with friends or family! It’s made with fresh spices, and you’ll surely delight in its flavorful, rich taste! Allergy Information Free of: Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish Contains: Milk Ingredients Tea Masala (5 mins): ½ inch cinnamon 3-4 green cardamoms 2 cloves 1 peppercorn ½ tsp ginger, crushed Tea (10 mins): ½ cup water 2 tsp tea leaves 1 ½ cup milk 2 ½ tsp sugar Directions Step 1 First, make the tea masala (which will be added to the tea). Add the carda ..read more

Total Time 10 minutes Yield 2 servings For a quick, delicious recipe, try this cheesy garlic bread, which will “melt” your heart! It comes fresh from the oven, and you can enjoy it with friends and family in the comfort of your home! Allergy Information Free of: Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, sesame, fish, and shellfish Contains: Milk and wheat Ingredients 2 slices of bread I like to use sourdough (which contains wheat), but make sure to double check the ingredients of your bread before use. 1 tbsp melted butter 1 clove of garlic (minced) 2 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese ¼ tsp dried orega ..read more

Photo Credit: Noelle Nelson My name is Noelle, and I am a Board Member/Staff Writer for Just Allergy Things Magazine, Red Sneakers for Oakley Ambassador, founder of Teach Teal: Food Allergy Awareness, founder of Best Buddies Wear Teal & Red, and a FARE Teen Advisory Group Member. I’m allergic to dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, and certain medications. Today, I interviewed my younger sister, Natalia (who has no food allergies), about her experiences with an older sister who has food allergies. What is it like having an older sister with food allergies? “It’s really scary. I feel worried for her ..read more

A plain crispy pizza crust Total Time 55 minutes Yield 6-8 slices My pizza options have always been limited due to my food allergies. Nonetheless, I often want to eat pizza. As a solution to my cravings, I took an old tapioca flatbread recipe and adapted it into this allergen-free pizza crust.  I use the Authentic Foods brand tapioca flour. For the oven temperature, 350 works for a softer crust, 375 makes a bit crispier crust, and 400 produces the crispiest and fastest crust.  Allergy Information Free of: Sesame, dairy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, and soy Contains: E ..read more

Total Time 1.5 hours Yield 16 slices (2 loaves) Pumpkin bread is the perfect dessert that will entertain your taste buds. Personally, I’ve always loved eating some delicious pumpkin bread, and this is the best recipe that delivers that taste. This pumpkin bread recipe was based off of and modified from Natasha’s Kitchen’s recipe. Allergy Information Free of: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Shellfish, Soy (depending on substitutions) Contains: Eggs, Wheat Ingredients 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups of granular sugar 1 tsp of baking soda that has been sifted 2 tsp of baking powder 2 ..read more

In the latest episode of ",A New Perspective,” host Tim Sutton delves into the world of food allergies with special guest Tiffany Leon, Assistant Director of Training and Professional Programs at ,Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). This episode, titled "S3E10: Maneuvering the world of FARE," sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with food allergies, providing insights into FARE's resources and initiatives, including the Teal Pumpkin Project. Understanding the Host Tim Sutton, a retired law enforcement officer with over 33 years of experience, has dedic ..read more