7 Ways Food Allergies Could Actually Be Good for You -- and the Earth : TreeHugger

7 Ways Food Allergies Could Actually Be Good for You -- and the Earth : TreeHugger:

I am allergic to peanuts to the degree of possible death - its a pain. I have to constantly be aware of what I eat and what everyone around me is eating. My allergy makes it difficult to fly and traveling outside the US can be challenge, especially when there is a language barrier.
And then there is all the taunting - to which I have become accustomed, although I despise it.

Anyway, here's a little light shed on this dark place in which I and many others live :)

1. You Know Where Your Food Comes From

2. You Read the Ingredients

3. You Consume Less Food Dye

4. You Consume Less Wheat

5. Cutting Out Dairy Lightens Your Footprint (a Lot)

6. You Don't Have to Think About Sustainable Seafood

7. It Rubs Off on Your Family