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Basics
Half of Those With Allergic Kids Can’t Identify Nuts
An Ohio study shows that fewer than half of parents and kids with nut allergies could correctly identify nuts in and out of the shell.
9 Things About Food Allergy You Might Not Know
Dr. Phil Lieberman answers food allergy questions you’ve been wondering about, but haven’t had a chance to ask.
Top Allergens: Places Where They Hide
Allergen Where It Hides Alternate Names Peanuts chocolate/candy bars-barbecue sauces Asian-style dipping sauces (particularly Szechuan) curry sauces egg rolls, spring… Read more »
Keeping an Allergy-Friendly Kitchen
You’ve been given the list of foods to avoid and the task of reading the labels on everything in your kitchen. Here’s what to do.
Serious Fruit Allergy: Kiwi
Allergies to kiwi, also known as the Chinese gooseberry or macaque peach, are on the increase worldwide.
The Scoop On: Why Sesame Has Become a Top Allergen
If you were to ask people on the street what are the most common food allergies, they would likely answer:… Read more »
All About Sesame, Other Seed Allergies
Sesame seed allergy is not one of the most common allergies – but it is on the rise and Health Canada has put it on its “priority allergens” list, implicating it as a culprit in many food allergy reactions.
The Allergens to Watch – Sesame to Lentils and More
From the Allergic Living archives; this popular article was first published in the magazine in 2010 and updated in 2016.… Read more »
Signs and Symptoms of Food Allergy
Do you sometimes feel sick to your stomach not long after eating? Have you noticed a pattern in the types… Read more »