Food Allergies We Cover
More than 32 million Americans live with food allergies, and that number is growing. For decades the only advice was avoidance. There is more on the table now, but most families never get it explained to them properly. That is the gap we fill: we walk you through the options for your specific allergy and get you in front of a board-certified allergist who can tell you what is realistic for you.
Peanuts
The most studied allergen when it comes to building tolerance. Peanut allergy can cause severe reactions from trace amounts, which makes it one of the most feared. It is also the one families most often have options for. An allergist can tell you where you stand.
Hidden in: Asian cuisine, baked goods, candy, sauces
Get help with peanut allergyTree Nuts
Includes almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts, macadamia, and hazelnuts. Cross-reactivity is common between nut types, meaning an allergy to one tree nut often means sensitivity to others.
Hidden in: cereals, crackers, ice cream, pesto, marzipan
Get help with tree nut allergyMilk/Dairy
The most common food allergy in children under 5. Many children outgrow it, but not all do. For those who do not, it is worth asking an allergist what options exist rather than assuming avoidance is the only path.
Hidden in: bread, processed meats, non-dairy products (casein), medications
Get help with milk allergyEggs
The second most common childhood food allergy. Egg proteins are hidden in countless everyday foods, making avoidance a constant challenge for families.
Hidden in: pasta, marshmallows, vaccines, baked goods, mayonnaise
Get help with egg allergyFish
Fish allergy often develops in adulthood and is typically lifelong. It differs from shellfish allergy — being allergic to fish does not necessarily mean you are allergic to shellfish, and vice versa.
Hidden in: Worcestershire sauce, Caesar dressing, some Asian sauces
Get help with fish allergyCrustacean Shellfish
The most common adult-onset food allergy. Includes shrimp, crab, lobster, and crawfish. Shellfish allergy tends to be lifelong and reactions can be severe.
Hidden in: fried foods (shared oil), Asian cuisine, supplements (glucosamine)
Get help with shellfish allergyWheat
Distinct from celiac disease (autoimmune) and gluten sensitivity. Wheat allergy is a true IgE-mediated allergy that triggers an immune response and requires different care than celiac or gluten intolerance.
Hidden in: soy sauce, ice cream, deli meats, cosmetics
Get help with wheat allergySoybeans
Found in approximately 60% of processed and packaged foods, making soy one of the hardest allergens to avoid. Soy allergy is common in young children but many outgrow it.
Hidden in: vegetable oil, chocolate, baked goods, infant formula
Get help with soy allergy