Practical guides
Reading a label, eating out, getting ready for the new school year: clear guidance for living more calmly with a food allergy.
Allergens
Milk allergy: the words to know and the “lactose-free” trapCasein, whey, butter: spotting milk on labels, understanding the difference between an allergy and lactose intolerance, eating out.
Peanut allergy: where are peanuts hiding?The names peanuts go by on labels, the dishes and cuisines where they hide, and good everyday habits at home and in restaurants.
Wheat allergy or coeliac disease: reading “gluten-free” labels correctlyWheat allergy, coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity: the differences, the cereals involved and what the “gluten-free” label really guarantees.Situations
Eating out with a food allergy: the practical guideChoosing a restaurant, what the law requires, the questions to ask the waiter and the pitfalls in the kitchen: everything you need to eat out with peace of mind.
Food allergy at school: getting ready for the new school year and the PAIPAI, emergency kit, school canteen, school trips: the checklist for a calm start to the school year when your child has a food allergy.
Halloween and food allergies: sweets, chocolate and good habitsMilk, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat: where allergens hide in Halloween sweets, and how to enjoy the evening safely.
Travelling with a food allergy: plane, hotel, abroadPacking your medicines, flying, making yourself understood abroad, reading labels from another country: the guide to travelling with peace of mind with a food allergy.These guides give general pointers and do not replace your allergist’s advice.