Elizabeth Alvarez

Having food allergies can be quite the journey. Not only are you constantly working nonstop making sure you don’t eat the foods you are allergic to but you are trying...

I am currently training for an important dance audition at the end of the month in New York City. So much preparation and rigorous work goes into getting ready for...

Let's be honest: food allergies are a hassle. They can be hard to navigate and can become incredibly stressful. But on the flip side, food allergies are manageable if you...

Food allergies are overwhelming, and sometimes you get to a point where you will almost do anything or try anything to take them away—at least, this was my experience. After...

If you have a similar experience to mine, you can remember the days when food was pleasurable, before food allergies. Food was always exciting. It meant nourishing your body with a...

Just recently, I began taking a new medication for Crohn's Disease. I was diagnosed in 2011 and have tried countless medicines to relieve my symptoms. Thankfully, I haven't had any...

I have an upcoming trip planned to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. I am beyond excited, as I haven't been to this famous amusement park in years. I am ready...

If your food allergies are not life-threatening, sometimes you can run into people who shame you for your food allergy. You aren't alone if you have experienced this; for the...

Having a dairy allergy can be complicated. In the case of caring for a loved one with a dairy allergy, sometimes it can become complex, especially if your loved one can...

With 2022 at an end, I thought it would be productive to reflect on the year ahead and explain what I would like to improve on in this new year...

Traveling is an amazing aspect of life, but let's face it: with food allergies, flying can be overwhelming. Airports are stressful enough, and adding food allergies to the mix doesn't make...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (CD) in 2011. I was 21 years old, and before the diagnosis, I was never sick a day in my life. I also never dealt with...

Dealing with food allergies is difficult and overwhelming. Figuring out food substitutes and diligently staying away from culprit foods can feel like a full-time job. Worrying about cross-contamination can feel daunting;...

The experience of living with food allergies is highly individualized. We are all allergic to different foods, and everyone tolerates and reacts to things differently. However, it is important to share...

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for anyone dealing with food allergies, anxiety and stress can be on the rise. Why? Well, holiday get-togethers revolve around food typically, but Thanksgiving, in...

Since I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2011, I have had significant issues absorbing iron, leading to an iron deficiency. For years, I have had to go to the hospital...

It's always hard when your office or work environment has food around all the time, but you suffer from food allergies. Mine are not as severe in that I risk having...

Let's outline a situation that can get awkward with food allergies: you get invited over to a friend's house for dinner and drinks, yet you have an entire list of...

Food allergies, at least in my case, can become quite complicated as they constantly change. Mostly, I have to stay away from wheat, rice, and corn. Those foods consistently lead to...

Traveling abroad for leisure is always thrilling. Visiting a new place you've never been to experience a new culture are some of the best gifts in life. But when you...