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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things you are grateful for, but let’s be honest … It’s mostly about the food. However, for someone with food allergies, safely navigating a Thanksgiving dinner could be more stressful than celebratory. If your guest list includes someone with food allergies, here are tips to help you prepare a delicious—and safer—meal that everyone is sure to enjoy.
There are eight foods that cause the majority of allergic reactions: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts and wheat. If your recipes contain any of these items, look for allergy-free substitutions. For example, if you need to use an egg in a recipe, you can use a packaged egg replacer, or mix 1 Tbsp. of ground flax seeds with 3 Tbsp. of water. If dairy is the problem, replace cow’s milk with nondairy milk. Just make sure that the replacement does not also contain an allergen.
Ashley Meyers represents Hy-Vee as a nutrition expert, promoting healthy eating throughout the community. Learn more at hy-vee.com.
The information is not intended as medical advice. Consult a medical professional for individual advice.
