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Peanut Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:40:40 +0000

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergens and can be difficult to manage. This is a guide to managing a peanut allergy including label reading, foods commonly containing peanuts, and safe substitutes. Peanut allergy and tree nut allergy are considered different types of allergies. Peanuts are not really nuts at all, they...

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Common Food Allergies

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:53:14 +0000

In the US, the most common food allergies are dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish. In this post, we’ll take a look at the most common allergens, why they’re important when it comes to food labels, and tips for managing them. According to Food Allergy Research and education (FARE), an...

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Soy Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:03:29 +0000

If you're new to managing a soy allergy, it might feel overwhelming. From reading food labels to knowing foods that can commonly contain soy, this is a guide to show you how to eat well with a soy allergy. Soy allergy is more common in children than adults. Luckily, children often outgrow an allergy to...

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How to Eat Well With a Wheat Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:50:04 +0000

Wheat allergy is can be difficult to manage because wheat is in so many foods! This is a guide for eating well with a wheat allergy including label reading tips, common sources of wheat, and more. Wheat allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. The good news is, kids who develop this...

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Sesame Allergy

Gavin Winkels — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:27:35 +0000

Sesame allergy is a common food allergen worldwide and the 9th most common in the United States. This guide covers tips on how to manage a sesame allergy. Sesame allergy is a growing concern in the U.S. In fact, studies show its prevalence is similar to common food allergens soybean and fish. The increase in...

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How to Eat Well with a Dairy Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:26:13 +0000

Dairy allergy is one of the most common food allergies in the United States and other developed countries. It is especially prevalent among infants and children. This post is an overview of managing a dairy allergy. Being diagnosed with a dairy allergy (also known cow's milk allergy) and having to avoid your favorite foods can feel...

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Tree Nut Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:34:13 +0000

Tree nuts are one of the most common food allergens and can be difficult to manage. From label reading to a list of foods commonly containing tree nuts, this is a guide on how to eat well with a tree nut allergy. Tree nut allergy is in its own category in the top 9 most...

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Fish and Shellfish Allergies

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:15:47 +0000

Fish and shellfish allergies are two of the top 8 most common food allergens. This is a guide for managing these allergies and eating well. Fish and shellfish allergies are not one and the same since an allergy to fish does not necessarily mean an allergy to shellfish and vice versa. The steps to managing...

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Common Food Allergies

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:01:12 +0000

In the US, the most common food allergies are dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, sesame, fish, and shellfish. In this post, we’ll look at the most common allergens, why they’re important in food labeling, and tips for managing them. According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), an estimated 32 million people in...

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How to Eat Well With an Egg Allergy

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:07:05 +0000

Egg allergy, one of the most common food allergens, can be challenging to manage. This is a guide for how to eat well with an egg allergy including label reading tips, substitutes, and more. Jump to:Ingredients to AvoidFoods Commonly Containing EggAre egg substitutes (like Egg Beaters) safe?Are baked eggs safe?Egg free substitutes and recipes If...

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Corn Allergy

Alicia Bell, NDTR — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:38:27 +0000

Corn allergy is not one of the most common food allergens but it can cause severe symptoms just the same. This is a guide to help those with corn allergies live a safe, corn-free life. Jump to:What is a corn allergy? Corn allergy diagnosisFoods to Avoid Food labeling lawsSubstitutes for Corn Free Cooking Good nutrition without cornRecipes According...

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