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Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts are important to plan for if a loved one or child’s classroom has a student with food allergies. Knowing some of the common allergens in Valentine’s Day treats and ideas for safe alternative gifts is a great way to ensure an allergy-friendly holiday!   Valentine’s Day Treats & Common Allergens The day of love may be sweet for many, but for those with food allergies, the holiday can be dangerous if allergens are accidentally consumed. About 32 million people have...

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Food Allergy v. Food Intolerance

Food Allergy v. Food Intolerance

Have you ever eaten something that you had a bad reaction to? Well, having a physical response to a specific type of food could either mean that you have a food allergy or food intolerance. Most people often confuse the two because similar symptoms occur. Although food intolerance is more common, it’s important to differentiate between the two so that you are able to identify any life-threatening reactions. What having a Food Allergy Means? Having a food allergy is the result of your immune system reacting to a...

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