Guide to Food Allergies and Special Eating Needs

By EatingWell Editors, "What-they-can-eat cheat sheet," September/October 2007

The 8 most common food allergies and how to eat around them.

More on Allergies and Special Diets
How to Eat Around Allergies
Are Food Allergies on the Rise?
How to Cook for People with Special Diets
Should You Go Gluten Free?
Gluten Free Diet Recipes, Menus and Tips
Healthy Vegan Recipes and Menus

5. FISH

ALSO RELEVANT TO:

vegans

Foods to Avoid: Fish including tuna, salmon, catfish, and more.
Note: Experts often caution those allergic to fish to be aware of cross-contamination risks of eating shellfish and other seafood.

Common Hidden Sources: Caesar salad dressings (many contain anchovy paste), Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, caponata, imitation crab meat (a.k.a., surimi).

Delicious Swaps: