Newly diagnosed with food allergies? Here is what to know.
A practical, encouraging roadmap for adults and teens adjusting to a new food allergy diagnosis — from building an action plan to finding your community.
Expert advice for the careful diner.
Practical strategies and tips to help your family navigate food allergies safely.
Managing food allergies means constantly planning ahead. Browse our collection of practical tips and tools designed to take the guesswork out of dining away from home and help you live safely on your own terms.
Getting started
New to food allergies? Start with the fundamentals.
Food allergy FAQ: symptoms, testing, & common triggers.
Expert answers on food allergy symptoms, medical testing options, and how to spot the most common triggers — so you can protect yourself and the people you love.
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: what’s the real difference?
Understanding how your body reacts to food is the first step to staying safe at the table — plus where celiac disease fits in.
What are tree nuts? The full list (coconut & nutmeg too)
Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, and more — the full tree nuts list, plus whether coconut, nutmeg, and peanuts actually count.
How to explain food allergies to family and friends (without the drama).
Six practical ways to shift the conversation from "food preference" to "medical safety" — and get the people you love on the same page.
How to scan a menu for food allergies with Stuff I Can Eat.
A step-by-step tutorial: set up your allergy profile, capture a restaurant menu, and read safe / caution / unsafe results in seconds.
What is a food allergy app? Features, benefits & how to choose one.
What is a food allergy app? Discover the 4 essential features you need to scan groceries, check restaurant menus, and manage dietary restrictions safely.
Dining out
Restaurants, chains, cuisines, and ordering with confidence.
How to find allergy-friendly restaurants in an unfamiliar city.
Five proven strategies for mapping out a safe culinary network in any new city — from word-of-mouth networks to instant menu scanning.
Food allergy cards & chef cards: the ultimate companion for safe dining.
What is a food allergy card? Learn how customized chef cards and digital allergy translation cards protect you from cross-contact when dining out.
The U.S. restaurant chain food allergy directory.
Instant access to official allergen information, dietary charts, and ingredient menus for the top 100 US restaurant chains — alphabetized and filterable by category.
Is Chinese food safe with a peanut allergy? Restaurant safety tips.
Navigating Chinese restaurant menus with a peanut allergy can be terrifying. Learn where peanuts hide and how to eat out safely.
Is Mexican food gluten-free? Safe picks and what to skip.
Most Mexican dishes start gluten-free — shared fryers, flour sauces, and mole change that. See what's safe, plus the exact questions to ask your server.
Chick-fil-A allergy & gluten-free guide: safe menu options.
Peanut oil facts, gluten-free bun protocol, dairy and egg triggers, and how to order safely at Chick-fil-A.
Is Chipotle gluten-free? What to order.
Bowls, chips, and crispy corn tacos are gluten-free — chips fry in dedicated oil. What to skip, plus dairy, soy, and nut rules.
Olive Garden gluten-free & Celiac dining guide.
Safe gluten-sensitive menu picks, GF rotini and soup tweaks, and the cross-contact reality of Olive Garden's breadstick kitchen.
Cheesecake Factory gluten-free menu guide.
Yes — The Cheesecake Factory has gluten-free pasta, buns, and even cheesecake. See what's safe, the shared-kitchen risks, and how to order.
Gluten-free restaurants near me: what to order at 20 chains.
Searching for gluten-free restaurants near you? Here is your quick-reference guide to safe gluten-free options at the top casual dining and fast food chains.
Gluten-free fast food: safe orders at the top 10 chains.
Searching for gluten-free fast food? Here is your complete guide to safe menu items, hidden wheat traps, and cross-contact risks at America's top 10 chains.
Texas Roadhouse allergy & gluten-free guide: safe menu options.
No dedicated gluten-free menu, but grilled steaks and plain baked potatoes can work — see what's safe, what to skip, and exactly what to ask your server.
Chili's gluten-free menu & allergy guide.
No dedicated gluten-free menu — and the chips fry in shared oil. See what's actually safe, what to skip, and how to order.
What foods have sesame? Where it hides in restaurants.
From pizza dough to stir-fry sauces — the restaurant dishes where sesame hides, and how to order safely.
Food allergies & alcohol: how to drink safely.
Hidden tree nuts, dairy, and gluten turn up in cocktails, beer, and wine. Learn where the risks hide and how to order with confidence.
Dating with food allergies: restaurants, kissing, and romance.
When to tell your date, how to pick safe venues, and how to handle kissing and home-cooked meals without the anxiety.
Eating Indian food with a dairy allergy: hidden triggers & safe orders.
Where ghee, yogurt marinades, paneer, and milk solids hide on Indian menus — plus the safest regional dishes and the exact script to give your server.
Local guides
City-by-city picks for safe, allergy-friendly restaurants.
8 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants in Boston.
The 8 best allergy-friendly and gluten-free restaurants in Boston — dedicated fryers, manager-run allergy protocols, and a fully allergen-free bakery.
4 allergy-friendly restaurants in Providence.
Allergy-friendly and gluten-free restaurants in Providence, RI — Federal Hill Italian with gluten-free menus, pretzels, and comfort food.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants on Cape Cod.
Cape Cod seafood shacks with dedicated gluten-free fryers, a 100% gluten-free bakery, and fine dining kitchens with strict cross-contact protocols.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants in Burlington, VT.
Burlington's farm-to-table kitchens with dedicated gluten-free fryers, a separate gluten-free pizza oven, and a fully plant-based café.
Gluten-free & allergy-friendly restaurants in Portland, ME.
5 Portland, Maine spots — a 100% gluten-free bakery, dedicated fryers, and scratch kitchens with real cross-contact protocols.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants in Orlando.
Orlando spots with dedicated gluten-free fryers, a 100% allergen-free bakery, and chef-at-the-table protocols near Disney Springs and Winter Park.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants near Disneyland.
Can you eat gluten-free at Disneyland? 5 park and Anaheim restaurants with allergy menus, plus what to tell your server before you order.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants in Salem, Massachusetts.
Gluten-free clam chowder at Turner's, a dedicated fryer at Bit Bar, certified GF pizza crusts — 5 Salem, MA restaurants that take food allergies seriously.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants near Times Square.
5 safe gluten-free & allergy-friendly restaurants near Times Square — dedicated fryers, GF pizza, and clear kitchen protocols in the Theater District.
5 safe, allergy-friendly restaurants in Washington, DC.
A 100% gluten-free Korean kitchen, a dedicated GF bakery, and nut-free tacos — 5 Washington, DC restaurants that take food allergies seriously.
Labels & ingredients
Decode packaging, hidden ingredients, and allergen laws.
How to scan food labels and barcodes for allergens.
Scan a barcode or snap an ingredient label and see instantly whether a packaged food is safe for your allergies — a step-by-step walkthrough.
Hidden gluten: the alias ingredient reference (free PDF).
A free printable list of every deceptive ingredient name that hides gluten — wheat aliases, barley malt traps, red-flag additives, and safe lookalikes.
What does 'may contain' mean? Food allergy label guide.
"May contain" warnings are voluntary — and no warning doesn't mean a food is safe. What these labels really mean, and when to walk away.
Hidden gluten sources in grocery ingredients: the ultimate checklist.
Decode complex packaging labels and avoid sneaky wheat, barley, and rye derivatives hiding in everyday grocery aisles.
What foods are gluten-free? Grains, additives & confusions.
What foods are gluten-free? Get direct answers on rice, soy, oats, polenta, modified food starch, angel food cake, and sneaky hidden additives.
Hidden names for dairy: the complete label-reading guide.
Managing a dairy allergy? Learn how to spot hidden milk ingredients like casein, whey, and lactylate, avoid label traps, and read food packages with confidence.
Are hot dogs gluten-free? Safe brands and label traps.
Which hot dog brands carry a gluten-free label — plus the dairy, soy, wheat, and nitrite fillers hiding in the rest. Spot them before your next cookout.
Navigating global food labels: US, Canada, UK, and Australia compared.
Allergen labeling laws vary wildly by country. Compare the priority allergens and formatting rules for the US, Canada, UK, and Australia at a glance.
Travel
Flights, road trips, vacations, stadiums, and theme parks.
Food allergies on vacation: the safe travel dining guide.
Take the anxiety out of your next family vacation. Scan unfamiliar restaurant menus instantly for allergens and travel safely without the guesswork.
How to fly safely with severe food allergies.
From pre-boarding strategies to the essential wipe-down ritual, here's how to navigate commercial flights with confidence and zero anxiety.
TSA allergy rules: the airport & flight food safety guide.
The exact TSA rules for epinephrine and medically necessary food, plus how to navigate terminals and lock down your airplane seat for a safe flight.
The vacation allergy checklist: travel without the stress.
Four common travel hurdles for food allergy families — and exactly how to overcome each one.
Food allergies at stadiums and theme parks: the ultimate safety playbook.
Navigate strict bag policies, frantic concession stands, and chaotic security lines so you can enjoy the game, concert, or theme park with total peace of mind.
Kids, school & caregivers
Plans, paperwork, and handoffs for the people who care for your child.
How to set up a kindergarten allergy 504 plan.
Your legal and logistical blueprint for sending a child with severe food allergies to kindergarten — from formal requests to classroom accommodations.
College with food allergies: the campus dining guide.
Dining halls, 504 accommodations, dorm cooking, and social events — how to stay safe on campus, step by step.
The ultimate back-to-school food allergy guide for parents.
A practical checklist for a new school year: medical paperwork, teacher handoffs, cafeteria logistics, and teaching your child to self-advocate.
5 kid-approved school lunches: gluten, dairy & nut free.
Pack safe, stress-free school lunches with 5 kid-approved lunchbox ideas free from gluten, dairy, and tree nuts, plus smart prep tips.
Create your professional digital allergy card in 60 seconds. For free.
Eliminate miscommunication with kitchen staff and servers. Generate a clean, custom allergy card you can save to your phone or download as a print-ready PDF — instantly translated into English, Spanish, French, or Mandarin.