Diagnosed at Nine Months: My Food Allergy Story — and a Letter to New Parents
I don’t remember the day my allergy was found, because I was nine months old. But I’ve heard the story enough times that it …
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The day-to-day of living with food allergies — what I’m learning, what’s working, and the small moments that make up a careful, full life with peanut, tree nut, and soy allergies.
Flying With a Peanut Allergy: The Best and Worst Airlines (2026)
Flying with a peanut allergy used to keep me on the ground for years. Sealed in a cabin with recirculated air, no hospital in reach, and …
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Is Coconut a Tree Nut? (And the 2025 FDA Change You Should Know)
It’s one of the most-searched allergy questions, and the answer recently changed in an important way. Coconut is not a tree nut — …
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Learn to Say No: Self-Advocacy With a Peanut Allergy
The most important peanut allergy survival skill isn’t reading labels or carrying epinephrine — though both matter enormously. …
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Is Nutmeg a Tree Nut? What People With Nut Allergies Should Know
Holiday baking season sends a lot of allergy families searching this exact question. Good news: nutmeg is not a tree nut. The …
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Peanut Allergy Symptoms in Adults: What to Watch For
Most people think of peanut allergy as something that starts in childhood — and usually it does. But peanut allergy can appear or persist in …
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Tree Nut Allergy Food List: What to Avoid and Where It Hides
If you or your child has a tree nut allergy, the hardest part is often knowing exactly what counts — and where tree nuts sneak in. …
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Tree Nut Allergy vs Peanut Allergy: What's the Difference?
It’s one of the most common questions people ask after a peanut diagnosis: “So I can’t eat almonds and cashews …
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Peanut Oil and Peanut Allergy: When Is It Safe?
“They cook in peanut oil” is one of the most confusing phrases a peanut-allergic person hears at a restaurant. Is it a hard no, …
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Is Airborne Peanut Allergy a Myth? What the Research Says
Few allergy fears are as common — or as misunderstood — as the idea that simply smelling peanuts or sitting near them can cause anaphylaxis. …
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How I Learned to Eat Out Without Fear
For years, restaurants were the most stressful part of having a peanut allergy. The menu looked like a minefield and I never knew whether …
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Peanut Allergy Treatment in 2026: OIT, Xolair, and What's Next
For most of my life, the only “treatment” for a peanut allergy was strict avoidance and an epinephrine auto-injector. …
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Do Your Research, Then Ask: Getting Restaurant Accommodations With a Peanut Allergy
The single biggest thing I’ve learned about eating out safely: the best meals start before I walk in the door. A little research plus …
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Bakeries, Sub Shops, and Donuts: Don't Take Chances With Bread
Some places earn extra caution, and for me bakeries, sandwich shops, and donut chains are near the top of the list. The risk isn’t …
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Reading Food Labels Like a Pro
Grocery shopping with a peanut allergy is a skill, and like any skill it gets easier with practice. Here’s how I read labels without …
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