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Eating with food allergies during the holidays can be difficult, particularly, with holiday parties and gatherings. How do you manage eating safely for yourself – or for kids with allergies – during the holidays?
Jennifer S. Kim, MD, Allergy & Immunology at NorthShore, shares tips on how to eat safely at parties when you or family members have food allergies:
As always, be sure to carry emergency medications – including self-injectable epinephrine – in case an accident happens. While life with food allergies can be difficult, having a plan helps make the holidays manageable.
What are your tricks for safe eating at parties?