Limitless has teamed up with Epermarket to bring you Allergy Awareness Week, and in this episode we’re capping off the week with US registered dietitian and chief representative and blogger at Eat Well Shanghai, Margaret Keefe. Food allergies can be a legit scare for expats in China. “What do the labels say (and why are they covered!?)”, “What’s hidden in restaurant sauces?”, and “Why doesn’t anyone seem to be understanding how serious this is?” are questions we hear all the time. In this episode, Margaret leads us in a discussion on food allergies and what resources are available in China, and strategies for staying safe.

[One of the recommendations we make, is that you] carry a card with your allergy written in Mandarin on it and anything else you want to say.

In this episode

• A distinction between food allergies and other negative reactions
• Why (food allergy) diagnoses are increasing
• Informations on child nutrition regarding food allergies
• Why we develop or grow out of an allergy over time
• Where to get tested (on allergies) in China

Connect with Margaret

Email Margaret at info@eatwellshanghai.com.

Episode links

• Eat Well Shanghai  
• Buy the Eat Well Shanghai Guidebook 
• Shanghai United Family
• Gluten-Free China Website
• Gluten Free China Podcast
  

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