3 Sites for… Food Allergy Information

Food allergies seem to be on the rise lately. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have an allergy-prone little one, chances are you want all the information you can find. Luckily, the Web has plenty of resources. If you're allergic to nuts, shellfish or anything else, the three sites below will provide you with answers to all of your food allergy questions—from info about support groups to the latest news and trusted product reviews.

FoodAllergy.org
For 20 years, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has been providing the food allergy community with information, programs and resources. Their comprehensive website provides information about every common food allergen, as well as explanations of allergic reactions and eating, shopping and going-out tips. They'll also help connect you with a support group, provide allergen-free recipes and give information about fundraising opportunities and educational awareness programs. The network also offers age-appropriate resources at their FAAN Kidsand FAAN Teen sites.

AllergicLiving.com
Whether you're allergic to the major stuff, like gluten and tree nuts, or more unusual additives, like sulphites and sesame, AllergicLiving.com has you covered. Search the site by allergen in order to find out useful tips and get pointers about how to deal with allergies while traveling or at school. The "NewsFlash" section highlights relevant info about allergies and celiac disease so you can easily stay up to date with the latest research. Other cool features: Instructions for reading food labels, info about hidden sources of food allergens and links to information about other health conditions. Want to chat with other allergy sufferers? Head to the "Talking Allergies Forum" to swap stories with people just like you.

BestAllergySites.com
As the name suggests, this site is a one-stop shop for the very best food allergy and intolerance websites on the net. Founded by Ruth LovettSmith, an allergy advocate, it includes hand-picked information about allergists, restaurants and bakeries, support groups, food allergy news and more. The community blog features the latest food allergy news and info, and anyone in the community can create a posting. There's also a section of product reviews so you don't have to do the legwork to find tasty allergy-friendly snacks, as well as lists of safe foods and recommended books.