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Introducing Fig Recipes: Find recipes that fit all of your dietary needs
Now in beta for Fig+ members If you cook with food allergies, intolerances, or a medically necessary diet, you know the recipe routine: find something that looks delicious, then read the ingredient list line by line, wondering which items are safe, which depend on the brand you buy, and which will need a workaround. Multiply […]
Update for Fig members who avoid corn
Dear Fig Members, I have some exciting news to share with you regarding the corn allergy options on Fig! Previously, the Fig app allowed you to avoid two types of corn-related ingredients: corn and corn derivatives. Based on feedback from our members, we are thrilled to announce the addition of a third option: Products from […]
Update for Fig members who avoid soy
Dear Fig Members, I have some exciting news to share with you regarding the soy allergy options on Fig! Previously, the Fig app allowed you to avoid three types of soy-related ingredients: soy, soy lecithin, and soy oil. Based on feedback from our members, we are thrilled to announce the addition of two new options: […]
Q&A with Quite Nice, the Gut-Friendliest Oat Mix
We sat down with Kayden Horwitz, the Founder of Quite Nice, to talk about their gut-friendly oat mix and their motivation for spending years formulating it to be the ideal breakfast for those with GI issues and dietary restrictions. What motivated you to create Quite Nice? Talking to other people with functional GI issues and […]
Supporting and referring patients with food allergy and adverse food reactions
This article is intended to support your clinical encounters with food allergies as a PCP, dietitian or other non-allergy specialist. By: Dr. Leena Padhye Recent epidemiological estimates suggest up to 10% of the U.S. population has a food allergy. IgE-mediated food allergy is a serious, potentially life-threatening form of adverse food reaction that can lead […]