The  Mindfully Scientific Mama Food Allergy portal offers a data driven and mindful approach to managing food allergies.
We are a food allergy family.

Part of what brought me to blogging was the goal of helping raise awareness about food allergies. While I grew up with a peanut allergy, it was, and still is, well managed. My child was diagnosed with their first food allergy after a bad reaction to cashews at 7 months, and it changed all of our lives. I share our personal anecdotes and tips from our journey with food allergies on my blog and social media channels.

Here you can find facts and resources about food allergies, and advice from a food allergy family about how to manage them, or support someone who does. 
Content on this website is for informational purposes only. Read more of our information disclaimer here, and always discuss any medical concerns with a qualified medical professional.

Food Allergies at a Glance*

According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), the leading organization dedicated to supporting those with food allergies in the United States:

32 Million

The number of Americans living
​with food allergies.

1 in 13

200,000
American children have food allergies. That's approximately 2 in each classroom.
The number of Americans requiring emergency medical treatment as a result of food allergies.
TOP 9 Food Allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
*Source: Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) "Facts and Statistics"; https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/facts-and-statistics
​You may be familiar with the Top 8 Allergens, but did you know sesame is now the 9th most common allergen? *
Sesame allergy families need
The FASTER Act
Learn about this law and why it is vital to protect food allergy families like mine.
UPDATE: The FASTER Act was signed into law and will go into effect January 1st, 2023!
SOURCE: ​SESAME NOW THE NINTH MOST COMMON FOOD ALLERGY IN THE UNITED STATES American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. https://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/sesame
Our family is living with peanut, cashew, pistachio, and sesame food allergies. Managing our child's allergies has changed the way we live. In an effort to make the lives of others with food allergies easier, we've compiled some of our favorite resources and personal stories. Please check back regularly as our list of resources grows.
Favorite Products to Simplify 
Your Life with Food Allergies
Living with food allergies is a challenge, but we love finding ways to simplify life and keep our family safe at the same time. Check out products that we love, use, and can whole heartedly recommend to your family; whether you are managing food allergies or not!

Favorite Food Allergy Friendly Candy Brand - Learn More!
Printable Resources
​by The Mindfully Scientific Mama for Food Allergy Families
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Sesame Allergy Information - Quick Guide
Use this guide to quickly and easily communicate with other caregivers, school teachers, or others.
Food Allergy Inclusivity for Halloween (Inspired by the Teal Pumpkin Project)

Personal Stories from the Blog

Favorite recipes straight from our food allergy friendly kitchen!
Favorite allergy friendly snack brand: Enjoy Life
Enjoy Life foods are free of many of the top allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, sulfites, lupin, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, tree nuts, casein, egg, sesame, mustard, and shellfish. That makes them a favorite safer food in our home. Click on the images below to view some of the many amazing Enjoy Life varieties available! Or, click here.

Resources for Families and Supporters

Tips for Food Allergy Families: Staying Safe and Healthy During Holiday and Social Gatherings
List of Restaurants with Gluten Free Menu Options
Some of these establishments have allergy friendly menu options too! Be sure to check out Eating Confidently's growing list of gluten/allergy friendly restaurants. And, as always, be sure to follow up with restaurant management and/or the chef for confirmation; menus can change at any time!

Facebook Support Group Recommendations

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The Mindfully Scientific Mama Pinterest Food Allergies Board

Check out these great pins, and more!
​New ideas being added regularly.
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