Food Allergies? How to
Satisfy Hunger With Allergen
Free Snacks & Meal Hacks
Living with Food Allergies
• Key Stats: 30 million Americans affected
• Rising Trend: Food allergies have increased by 50% since the 1990s
• Top 9 Allergens: Dairy, Egg, Peanut, Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish,
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Choosing the Best
Allergen-Free Snacks
• Prep Tips:
⚬ Pre-portioned, prepped snacks
⚬ Stock
pantry
with
versatile,
mix-and-match dry goods
⚬ Store washed produce for quick use
Snack Hacks
• Alternative Substitutes:
⚬ Nutritional yeast = cheese alternative
⚬ Coconut
aminos
=
soy
replacement
⚬ Pumpkin seeds = nut-free option
⚬ Celery & carrots = crunchy snacks
sauce
Allergen-Free Snack Ideas
• Recipes:
⚬ Maple Syrup Granola Bars
⚬ Pumpkin Power Bites
⚬ Vegan Nut-Free Pesto
⚬ Chocolate Chia Pudding
⚬ Crispy Ranch Chickpeas
Navigating Allergies
On-the-Go
• Quick Snacks:
⚬ Potato chips, fruit & veggie cups
⚬ Check labels or skip when in doubt
• Allergen-Free Brands: Keep a few in your bag
for emergencies
What Causes Food Allergies?
• The Immune System’s Role: Mistakes food proteins for harmful
substances, causing a reaction
• Symptoms: Can vary from mild to severe, including anaphylaxis
Reading Food Labels
• How Allergens Appear on Labels:
• Ingredient list: e.g., “Wheat Flour”
• “Contains” statement: e.g., “Contains: Soy”
• Hidden ingredients: e.g., "Natural Flavors"
Managing Food
Allergies
• Dining Out: Look for allergen-free kitchens
• Pack Safe Snacks: Choose reliable allergen-free
brands for kids and adults
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