When eating in these days of holidays can be difficult for those with food allergies, but only take into account some recommendations.
Dr. Michael Pistiner whose clinical interests include pediatric allergy, food allergy and chronic cough is a physician with Harvard Vanguard Medical.
Hosting during the holiday season is stressful enough but add a guest with an undisclosed food allergy and all that holiday party planning might be wasted. While food allergies can complicate holiday menus, there are many things hosts can do to prevent an allergic reaction.
Hosting Holiday Guests with Food Allergies
By Dr. Michael Pistiner
At this time of year, millions of Americans leave their homes to get together with loved ones for the holidays. It can be a wonderful time for families and friends, separated by distance and responsibilities, to come together to relax, reminisce and renew. But it can also be a chaotic time: extra folding tables and chairs create treacherous obstacle courses through homes already packed with more people than usual, children hopped up on sugar and excitement run around “just being kids,” and hosts cringe as fragile trinkets (and pets) are threatened by the onslaught.
As we know, food is central at these gatherings. Hosts put extraordinary efforts into preparing wonderful and oftentimes lavish meals for their guests. The ingredient lists can be long, grocery store lines can be longer, and patience can be exceptionally short.
Food allergies can certainly complicate these already complicated matters, but it is necessary to plan well in order to prevent allergic… continue reading
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