Food Allergy Canada

Food Allergy Canada We are a national non-profit dedicated to helping Canadians with food allergy live with confidence.

There's milk in that? Cosmetics, medications, health supplements, and pet food can all contain milk 🥛. Remember to read ...
02/22/2026

There's milk in that? Cosmetics, medications, health supplements, and pet food can all contain milk 🥛.
Remember to read the ingredient list, every time no matter what the product is🔍.

https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergies/milk/

Check out our handy guide for some food allergy Do's and Don'ts:https://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/FAC-Tip-...
02/21/2026

Check out our handy guide for some food allergy Do's and Don'ts:
https://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/FAC-Tip-Sheet_Sept2020.pdf

Connect virtually with other people who live with   by joining a  ! If you are part of a support group, let us know whic...
02/20/2026

Connect virtually with other people who live with by joining a ! If you are part of a support group, let us know which one below. 👪

Support groups provide a warm, caring environment for you to share your concerns.

Is oral immunotherapy (OIT) right for you? 🤔   Check out our "10 questions to ask your allergist about OIT"  for more in...
02/18/2026

Is oral immunotherapy (OIT) right for you? 🤔 Check out our "10 questions to ask your allergist about OIT" for more information.

There is no cure for food allergy, though there are newly emerging therapies that show promise. The best studied treatments involve immunotherapy or desensitization to a food allergen using different methods of delivery.

📌 Did you know? Over 3 million Canadians are affected by food allergy! Download our handy fact sheet to learn more at fo...
02/17/2026

📌 Did you know? Over 3 million Canadians are affected by food allergy! Download our handy fact sheet to learn more at foodallergycanada.ca/foodallergyfacts.

 : Can co-factors affect how someone might react to their food allergen?Get the answer to this mythbuster and learn more...
02/16/2026

: Can co-factors affect how someone might react to their food allergen?

Get the answer to this mythbuster and learn more about cofactors: https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-can-co-factors-affect-how-someone-might-react-to-their-food-allergen/

FACT: Yes, co-factors can lower the threshold (the amount of the allergen) at which one reacts or can speed up the progression of a reaction, making it more severe. Common co-factors include exercise, illness, and... View Article

Epinephrine is the drug form of a hormone (adrenaline) that the body produces on its own. It helps to reverse symptoms o...
02/13/2026

Epinephrine is the drug form of a hormone (adrenaline) that the body produces on its own. It helps to reverse symptoms of an allergic reaction, and it is life-saving medication.

Learn all about epinephrine and tips on how to administer it:

Epinephrine is the drug form of a hormone (adrenaline) that the body produces on its own. It helps to reverse symptoms of an allergic reaction, and it is life-saving medication.

 : How do you recommend families, particularly those who are newly diagnosed with food allergy, approach grocery shoppin...
02/12/2026

: How do you recommend families, particularly those who are newly diagnosed with food allergy, approach grocery shopping?

In this series, we ask dietitians across Canada to answer your questions on nutrition and dietary support. We recently spoke with Mun Cho, a registered dietitian and food allergy mom... View Article

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