Party Survival Tip #4: Pull Out the Allergy Card

Communicating properly to your host about your allergies is an important step in allergen-free partying.  Sometimes simply exposing your "weakness" is all you need to do.

4.    Pull out the allergy card

When offered something off limits, revealing that you have an allergy to an ingredient is not only smart, but also very effective. People are becoming more aware of the different allergic or adverse reactions to food.  If you’ve known the person for a while and this is new, explain that you recently discovered the problem.  Then thank them and assure them that you are fine, absolutely satisfied with what you have on your plate, and that the food that you are able to eat is simply delicious.

For More Holiday Survival Tips:  Six Tips to Help Your Stick to Your Eating Plan by David Fisher, R.D.