Dining Out Safely with Food Allergies: A Guide

Dining Out Safely with Food Allergies: A Guide

Food Allergy Awareness Week begins May 11. If you have food allergies, you can enjoy a nice restaurant meal, but it requires vigilance to ensure your safety. Here are some practical steps to help you dine out with confidence: 1. Know Your Allergens Familiarize...
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

With so much information coming out every day, it’s easy to confuse a food allergy with a food intolerance. While foods trigger both conditions, the reasons, reactions, and treatments differ. A true food allergy is an immune reaction where the body fights a normally...
What is Pollen Food Syndrome?

What is Pollen Food Syndrome?

Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS), or Oral Allergy Syndrome, affects many who suffer from seasonal allergies or Hay Fever. Those affected may react to raw fruits, vegetables, and even some tree nuts. Proteins found in these certain food items cause reactions due to...