May 8-14 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time to help raise awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis. I’ve got lots of great social media content to share, including allergy-friendly recipes and my new children’s book release!

Why did I choose to become a food allergy dietitian? Spoiler alert: I started on this path even before I became a food allergy mom.

Paxton developed eczema when he was five months old. His mom advocated for food allergy testing for several months and now Paxton’s confirmed food allergies include dairy, eggs, all nuts including coconut, chicken, and garlic.

Nelle had her first food allergy reaction when she was 6 months. Her confirmed food allergies include eggs, dairy, peaches, and cashews.