Food allergies. Is this a possibility? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Oct 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Trying to lose those last few pounds, and snacks are my downfall. I am getting tired of Ye Olde Afternoon Trail Mix. I need some new ideas for carby/protein snacks (to accompany a piece of fruit) which are portable, will keep in my bag all day, and which are compatible with my daunting list of food allergies. [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Aug 18, 2009 - 28 answers

Help me figure out my baby's food allergies! Symptoms: eczema, rash around mouth, itchy hives, and broken sleep. And I can't seem to keep a truly accurate track of her food. [more inside]
posted by mdiskin on Jan 18, 2009 - 31 answers

I have extreme food allergies. I've had several attacks many to the near brink of death. Is there any way I can "reset" my body, so I can once again eat these foods I once loved that now can threaten my life?
posted by BoldStepDesign on Nov 30, 2008 - 24 answers

Am I allergic to something food-related? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2008 - 19 answers

Why is gluten so evil now, when it wasn't a few years ago? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Jul 27, 2008 - 18 answers

Food makes me sick! [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Jun 18, 2008 - 15 answers

Is it possible that sulfa residue in food is causing my daily asthma/allergy symptoms? In a nutshell: extremely allergic to sulfa antibiotics, moved to US about 11 years ago after being raised eating mainly food grown nearby or by neighbors, began having asthma/chronic cough issues shortly thereafter. Batteries of allergy tests have never been able to ID the trigger. Recently realized that sulfa is one of antibiotics that farmers here feed livestock as if it were some kind of candy. [more inside]
posted by bloggerwench on Dec 5, 2007 - 20 answers

Calling all food chemists: what do walnuts, spinach, and scallops have in common, composition-wise? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 25, 2007 - 7 answers

An infant allergic to all foods? Has anybody heard of this? [more inside]
posted by moira on Jun 1, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me sort out my food allergies (to nuts, legumes, and fish). [more inside]
posted by PaulieK on Nov 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for ideas on how to maintain a healthy diet that works around my food allergies. [more inside]
posted by yogurtisgenocide on Jun 3, 2006 - 6 answers

What tests are available for food sensitivities, enzyme deficiencies, food allergies, etc? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Feb 24, 2006 - 5 answers

Why do oranges make my throat itchy? [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Jan 17, 2006 - 9 answers

PartyFilter: My roommate has requested that for her birthday upcoming, this spring (Yes, we plan ahead), that we throw a Lost Party. As in "Purchase the first and/or second season of, and theme the party accordingly." - I need help! The rest, inside. [more inside]
posted by FritoKAL on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers

Are significant food allergies evenly distributed across the political spectrum? [more inside]
posted by ontic on Oct 7, 2005 - 17 answers

I have elusive food allergies, and I'm looking for strategies. (Yes, I've seen an allergist, who was less help than I'd like.) [more inside]
posted by Caviar on May 31, 2005 - 17 answers

Gluten-free viddles? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Nov 30, 2004 - 19 answers