Common Food Allergies

The common food allergies category includes information about the most common food allergies (the "top 8") which include dairy, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. First read the introduction to the  most common food allergies which covers tips on label reading, organizing your home to make it "safe", and finding your comfort zone. Posts for each individual allergen cover ingredients to watch for, foods that commonly contain the allergen, and substitutes you can use to make recipes allergy friendly. These pages are excellent resources if your managing your own allergies or have a loved one who is preparing food for you or your child with food allergies (day care providers, family members, teachers, etc.)