4 Tips to Help Families with Allergies Enjoy Holiday Gatherings

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends to catch up, make memories, and usually eat a lot of food. However, experts at National Jewish Health stress that if you or your child have food allergies, knowing every ingredient in Grandma’s special holiday cookies or your aunt’s famous casserole is crucial to enjoying the season safely.

“One bad mouthful of food can be extremely dangerous for those with food allergies,” said Jessica Hui, MD, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. “There are a lot of hidden food allergens in holiday foods that are easy...