Social Media fosters connection, awareness, and support, and improves the lives of individuals and families affected by food allergies. Below are some of the groups available but their advice should be confirmed with your health care professionals
Don’t feel alone in your food allergy journey. Explore the wealth of support available through social media and online communities. Discover popular Facebook groups, insightful blogs, and helpful podcasts offering emotional support, practical tips, the latest news, and a strong sense of community for individuals and families managing food allergies.
Allergy Support Groups: Facebook/Blogs/Podcasts/Instagram/Twitter(X)
Facebook Groups:
- Food Allergy Travels & Life (5.4 k members) A community of people that travel with allergies sharing experiences, safe places to visit, and allergy aware restaurants around the world.
- Food Allergy Awareness (23,000+ members) – A community to raise awareness and share information about food allergies.
- Food Allergy Support Group (15,000+ members) – A support group for individuals and families affected by food allergies.
- Food Allergy Moms (10,000+ members) – A community for mothers of children with food allergies to share advice and support.
Blogs/Online Forums/Podcasts
- Allergic Living: A comprehensive resource dedicated to individuals managing food allergies, environmental allergies, and asthma. Their blog features contributions from experts, in-depth reporting, and allergist and dermatologist advice ¹.
- Allergy Forums – A general allergy forum with a dedicated section for food allergies.
- SnackSafely: Goes beyond the label to bring you the latest in food allergy news, research, and products ¹.
- The Pretty Bee: Offers allergy-friendly recipes that are both delicious and easy to make, specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan dishes ¹.
- Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Community Forum – A forum hosted by FARE, a leading food allergy advocacy organization.
- Kids With Food Allergies: Dedicated to keeping children with food allergies safe and healthy through education, support, outreach, and advocacy ¹.
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team Blog: Provides education, advocacy, and connection with others affected by life-threatening food allergies and anaphylaxis ¹.
- Allergy Shmallergy: Offers simple, practical solutions, positive parenting, food allergy education, and product reviews ¹.
- Nut Free Wok: Focuses on recipes, cooking techniques, Asian ingredients, and food allergy-related awareness and advocacy issues ¹.
- The Fit Cookie: Shares allergy-friendly recipes, healthy living tips, and workouts ¹.
- Strength and Sunshine: Features gluten-free and allergy-free recipes that are vegan ¹.
- Food Allergy Canada: Educates, supports, and advocates for the needs of people living with food allergies and the risk of anaphylaxis ¹.
- Food Allergy and Your Kiddo: Hosted by Dr. Alice Hoyt, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, this podcast dives into food allergy topics, featuring interviews with renowned allergists, advocates, and families living with food allergies.
- The Itch Podcast: Hosted by Kortney, a food allergy advocate, and Dr. Gupta, an allergist/immunologist, this podcast discusses environmental and food allergies, asthma, and immunology in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Feed Your Can: This podcast shares inspiring stories, interviews, and practical tips, focusing on people living with food allergies and how they regain control over their lives.
Instagram Communities:
- #foodallergyawareness (1.5M+ posts) – A hashtag community to raise awareness and share information about food allergies.
- #foodallergylife (500k+ posts) – A community to share experiences and tips for living with food allergies.
Twitter Chats:
- #FoodAllergyChat – A monthly Twitter chat hosted by FARE to discuss food allergy topics.
Remember to always consult reputable sources and healthcare professionals for personalized advice on managing food allergies.