My Family and Food Allergies - The All You Need to Know Guide: By 2022 Free From Hero Award Winner Alexa Baracaia

This is a fabulous book and a must-read for any family dealing with food allergies. Packed with wisdom, practical tips and the latest research, the author writes with empathy on how to navigate all stages of a child’s food allergy journey - everything from getting a diagnosis, shopping and cooking, eating out and travel, and the all-important emotional aspects of managing food allergies. As a mum with a now adult son who has multiple food allergies, I so wish this book had been around when my son was little. It feels like the author is taking you by the hand and guiding you through everything you need to know. All the major milestones of life are covered - from starting nursery, primary school, secondary school and beyond as children transition to university and independent adult life. There’s even a great section of must-have recipes. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. A triumph.

Learning that your child has been diagnosed with a serious food allergy is an extremely scary experience and you will need all the help that you can get. Alex Baracaia is the perfect guide.She writes clearly and engagingly. You never feel that you are being lectured yet the book is packed with well referenced advice. This, combined with the copious quotes from medical experts and other allergic families, gives one truckloads of confidence that she has been there, really understands the problems and that her suggestions for managing the challenges you face really will be the life saver that you are reaching for.

I love this book. It’s clear, concise, easy to read and full of helpful tips for every stage of your allergy journey. Worried your child can’t have cake? There’s a recipe, scared you’ll never eat out? There’s a plan. Wondering if you’ll ever go on holiday again? It’s absolutely doable. Think you’re all alone? You’re not, there is a community out there who have been through it and offer their experience to help you. Full of friendly helpful advice supported by input from some of the top medical experts in the field of allergy this is the book you should read when your child has been diagnosed with food allergies.

A great book covering all aspects of living with allergies.From point of diagnosis to teens and beyond there is useful information and links throughout that help the reader navigate the minefield of living with allergy. The Authors own experiences shine through and also and more importantly shine light on a positive future living with allergy after what can be a very daunting diagnosis

Essential reading – not only for parents but also friends and extended family. Full of good, practical advice backed up by personal experience, professional guidance and studies, it’s written in an easy-going, personal style with anecdotes and humour. Not in the least bit dry. Very readable, informative and an enormous help to anyone with any connection to someone with allergies.

This is a fantastic resource for anyone dealing with food allergies - whether it’s a new diagnosis or you are years into the journey (like us) you will find this book invaluable. I’d recommend buying copies for your families and friends to arm them with the knowledge to keep you/your family safe. If you intend to buy one book on allergies then this should definitely be the one you choose .

As the parent of a 6 year old with multiple severe food allergies I wish this had been published 6 years ago - this book is like a bible for allergy parents! Full of crucial information and advice. I thought I was pretty well informed but I'm learning loads as I read. Highly recommend.

This guide covers so much. It gives a true insight into daily life with allergies that only someone living it can impart. With real life testimonies to evidence based information, it is an amazing addition for anyone involved with allergy to have in their toolkit.