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Eating With Food Allergies

My oldest son was diagnosed with multiple food allergies when he was 9 months old after eating an egg. I found myself actually feeling afraid to feed him! My husband and I had so much to learn - getting into the habit of reading every single food label, knowing what those ingredients actually are, watching out for cross contamination, substituting ingredients and, most difficult, cooking without...cheese!

OK, so cooking without cheese was the smallest of our challenges BUT altering one's diet can be very challenging when you're set in your ways (and really love pizza!) We've been eating with food allergies (dairy, wheat, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish free) since 2005. If you're eating with food allergies, you know that it isn't always very easy!

I love food and I am passionate about helping others eat well - even with food allergies! In my spare time, I enjoy coming up with recipes and finding foods that are free of the top 8 food allergens. I've made a lot of flops, including many "bricks" of bread, but have also come up with some new family favorites.

I hope that all of the information here helps you to eat well with food allergies!

• If you're just starting out, be sure to read up on the top 8 most common food allergies. You'll also find lists of foods and ingredients to avoid for each allergen.
• Looking for some substitutes for the allergens that you're avoiding? Check out the Allergy Free Substitutes Page where you'll find my favorites.
• Do you need help planning your meals (now that meals are a bit more complicated)? Read the Meal Planning Page for some suggestions.
• Are you looking for some new "allergy-free" recipes to try? Then head on over to the Allergy Free Recipes Page for some ideas.

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