By: Stacey N. Dunaway

 

How much do you really know about food allergies? Do you know the difference between a food allergy and a food reaction? Do you know what foods are the cause of most allergies?

 

Common Allergens
Over 12 million Americans have food allergies; more than 3 million of them are children (1 out of 25). There are 8 common foods that make up 85% - 90% of all food allergies:

Cow Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Fish, and Shellfish. (more…)