My name is Anna, and I have had food allergies my whole life. I was born allergic to milk, eggs, and nuts, but now I am only allergic to eggs. I outgrew my milk and nut allergies around the same time about 4 years ago. According to FARE, food allergy research and education center, one in thirteen children have allergies, which is about two in every classroom. They also state that each year 200,000 Americans require emergency medical care for allergic reactions.
Of course allergies aren’t the worst thing in the world though. Avoiding certain foods is possible, and if you take precaution then you can be just fine, but that doesn’t mean that they are easy. Especially when I was younger, it wasnt that I couldn’t physically eat the birthday cake at a friends party, it was that everyone else was eating it and I was the odd one out. Even now, especially as a shyer person, it’s hard to be singled out in situations like that. But, having allergies has definitely helped me grow. It has forced me to learn to speak up for myself, and to always be prepared. I’ve also learned that sometimes being the odd one out is not always bad. There are entire bakeries and brands made just for people with allergies and food sensitivities, in my opinion, that makes us pretty special.
I’m excited to share my perspective on allergies and talk about some of my favorite, and least favorite experiences, restaurants, brands and more!
Food Allergy Eats 