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Great Gift-Giving Ideas for Food Allergy Sufferers

Giving the gift of food is a long and tasty pastime but what do you do when you have some dear friends who may have food allergies? The attractive food gift basket you envisioned looks rather empty in light of those allergies and you don't really have a clue what to do. Here are some handy gift-giving ideas to ponder when you have food allergic friends:

1. Find a personal chef in your area that caters to those with food sensitivity and allergies. Sometimes, eating out in restaurants can be hard when someone has allergies but hiring someone who knows about them and can be creative with food and produce a few meals that are allergen free is quite a treat!

2. Purchase a gift certificate to an organic or whole foods market that caters to those who eat healthy or may have specific food allergies. Purchasing food with allergens in mind can not be only time consuming but also costly. A gift certificate can ease the burden a bit and would likely be very welcome.

3. Check the internet for special store fronts that cater to those with food allergies. You can find a whole host of goodies to choose from to create your own gift basket for your friends. Whether they are allergic to peanuts, dairy, shellfish, eggs, tree nuts, soy or other major ingredients, these specialty stores can find great substitutes that are tasty.

4. Find a great cooking gadget or piece of cookware. Those with food allergies often have to cook at home from scratch to ensure they remain healthy and avoid reactions. Why not give them a fancy pot or set of utensils they could use to make cooking easier and fun? You could always take a peek into their kitchen cabinets on the sly and see if they could use a special pan or something else like a wok or rice steamer.

5. Donate to a food allergy organization in your friend's name or purchase a membership in an allergy related organization or publication. By donating to a good cause that supports people with food allergies, you are acknowledging your friend's food limitations which convey respect and understanding of their situation. Buying a membership or subscription in an informative magazine or advocacy group is another great gesture.

6. Rest and relaxation are what is most needed in the lives of food allergy sufferers. Just imagine always being diligent in what you eat, reading food labels, quizzing restaurant chefs and declining dinner invitations. This all can be quite stressful! Give the gift that will help your friends relax. Present them with a massage gift certificate or give your own time to help them with errands or even babysitting.

Gift giving to friends with food allergies can be a challenge but with a little creative thinking, it is not so hard! Be sure that if you should decide on spa or makeup products or even aromatherapy products, check the labels to ensure that no extracts or essences of allergens are included!