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Food is Medicine Blog materials are curated to create a nutrition-educated community.
Our current collections focus on 6 major areas, providing tips & tricks for living a
full life with special dietary needs.
These articles are meant for informational purposes; please talk with your physician or medical personnel before making any dietary changes
One Day of Meals: free from the top 9 allergens
Having allergies can make it difficult to find new, fun, and safe meals. And accommodating multiple allergens can be tiresome, not to mention extremely expensive.
Double Chocolate Tigernut Banana Muffins
These gluten-free double chocolate tigernut banana muffins are a decadent treat that the whole family will love.
Is Climate Change Impacting Food Allergies?
Will a climate change induced prolonged ragweed season impact the prevalence or severity of food allergies? These studies tell us what's up.
How Social Media Helped Me Become A Food Allergy Advocate
The food allergy community online is strong. We connect through social media to educate and support one another in becoming advocates.
Lessons Learned: College with Food Allergies
There may be speedbumps in the college experience, but if you know your rights and find people who will champion you, you’ll be just fine.
An Alcohol Gluten-Free Guide
From navigating “gluten-reduced” beer options to the general lack of allergen labeling on alcohol, picking a drink is harder than you think.
FEI Ring Pops
Try out this teal treat: Dairy-free ice cream ring pops designed for Food Equality Initiative.
Dairy-Free Milk Taste Testing
Depending on your allergens and what you expect from your dairy-free milk product, I hope this helps sort out some popular options for you.
FEI’s Favorite Food-Related Summer Reading List
The FEI team thought we would share some of our favorite summer reading about food (or at least they have a food item in the title)!
The Ice Cream Shop: Cross Contact
Ice cream is a staple food of the summer. However, how safe are ice cream shops for food allergies? Here are some precautions we recommend.
The All-American Food Allergy Experience
You may think that the American food allergy experience is fairly straight-forward, avoid your allergens, but it is not always that simple...
Fajita Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Summer is the best time to eat fresh ingredients. That’s why we are recommending this Fajita Taco Salad recipe. If you have some vegetables ready to harvest already, or have found some at the local farmers market, this is the perfect chance to add them in!
Gluten-Free Pets? A Closer Look
What should individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity consider when sharing homes with pets? Should our pets go gluten free too?
For The Health: Juneteenth Conversation
FEI gathered the voices from our first For The Health webinar to participate in another conversation on Juneteenth about food allergies.
Grocery Shopping at the Pharmacy?
In Italy, people diagnosed with celiac disease can go to the pharmacy for gluten-free food.
Study Of Food Allergic Twins
A recent study found distinct differences between food allergic and non-allergic twins; what went into the twins did not come out the same...
Road Trip Essentials: Food Podcasts
Enjoy this list of our favorite food-related podcasts on your road trip with a bag of your favorite free-from snacks! Found for free online...
Celebrities With Food Allergies
These celebrities have gone public with the news of their food allergies. Cheers to seeing more people speak out about their allergies!
Allergy-Friendly Pizza Dip
This allergy-friendly pizza dip paired with Enjoy Life Foods Lentil Chips wills take a pizza your heart! Made with vegan cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni, the recipe is free-from dairy, gluten, and nuts.