Nightshades Allergies Made International Travel Hell!

For years traveling internationally most weeks, I reveled in all things delicious. savoring every tomato, pepper, and eggplant dish that came my way. But that all changed when my stomach suddenly turned against these nightshade staples, leaving me plagued by bloating, cramps, and nausea. What was once a passion became a dietary nightmare, especially since my job required globe-trotting multiple times a month.

Desperate for a solution, I turned to the FARE website, hoping their “FOOD ALLERGY ALERT” translations would be my lifeline. But not for “nightshade allergy” “No bell peppers?” I’d plead. Lost in translation and would only be met with blank stares. The translation problems are not surprising with languages like Spanish having at least five regional dialects for bell pepper and Google Translate only having one “pimientos verdes ???”. Peanuts have regional translations that have nearly caused serious consequences in our family.

Then I remembered “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”

The answer dawned on me: pictures! A card with clear images of the enemy: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes. No more language barriers, just a simple visual guide. It felt like a gamble, but the first time I showed it to a chef abroad, a smile broke out. He pointed at the picture, then to the ingredients. We were finally communicating!

That moment birthed the Nightshade Allergy Alert Card with Images.That moment spawned the Nightshade Allergy Alert Card with Images. No longer would language barriers stand between me and delicious, safe meals. With this simple yet effective tool, I regained my travel confidence.

The benefits of images on allergy alert cards were threefold: it broke the language barrier, ensured safety and simplicity, and provided priceless peace of mind.

Now, I travel worry-free, enjoying local cuisine without the fear of nightshade sensitivity ruining my adventures. Don’t let your dietary restrictions hold you back! Order your Nightshade Allergy Alert Card with Images today and explore the world, one delicious bite at a time.

Expert Tip: Stay safe abroad with only allergy alert cards that have images! Do Not Rely On Translations. No matter the card seller’s insistence that they use expert translated. Regional differences exist! Especially since nightshades are an under recognized food allergy use Nightshade Allergy Alert Cards with Images. Say goodbye to translation woes and hello to stress-free travel and dining.

Safe Travels

Bill Lara

PS: After many years of knowing nightshades and I did not agree, I found a reference to FPIES. Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of food allergy affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Classic symptoms of FPIES include profound vomiting (typically occurring two hours after ingestion), diarrhea (starting after the severe vomiting), and dehydration (can result in hospitalization). These symptoms can lead to severe lethargy and changes in body temperature and blood pressure. Unlike typical food allergies, symptoms may not be immediate and do not show up on standard allergy tests. Normally children have it and outgrow it but some adults continue to have it. All nice to know, but there is no treatment nor test! Just a very unpleasant evening

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