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What concerns you most:
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Any allergies or intolerances:
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Gluten intolerance / celiac
A protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Causes digestive damage in celiac disease. Hidden in soy sauce, modified food starch, malt, and "natural flavors."
EWG · NIH Celiac guidelines
Dairy / lactose intolerance
Milk proteins (casein, whey) and lactose sugar. Hidden in baked goods, soups, deli meats, and non-dairy creamers. Casein is in many "dairy-free" cheeses.
FARE · FDA allergen labeling
Soy allergy / sensitivity
One of the 9 major allergens. Hidden in vegetable broth, natural flavors, soy lecithin, and most processed foods. 94% of US soy is GMO.
FARE · FDA top-9 allergen list
Egg allergy
Found in mayo, pasta, baked goods, and sauces. "Albumin," "globulin," and "lecithin" are egg-derived. More common in children; many outgrow it.
FARE · AAAAI guidelines
Tree nut allergy
Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios. Life-threatening reactions possible. Cross-contamination is extremely common in shared facilities.
FARE · ACAAI
Peanut allergy
Most common cause of anaphylaxis. Technically a legume. Hidden in Asian dishes, chili, egg rolls, and products on shared equipment.
FARE · ACAAI
Shellfish allergy
Shrimp, crab, lobster, scallops. Different from fish allergy. Protein can be airborne during cooking. Hidden in seafood broth and Asian sauces.
FARE · FDA
Corn sensitivity
Not required to be labeled. Hidden as: maltodextrin, dextrose, HFCS, citric acid, xanthan gum, modified food starch, and most "natural flavors."
Corn Allergens.com · NIH
Nightshade sensitivity
Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant, paprika. Alkaloids may trigger inflammation in sensitive individuals. Associated with arthritis flares. Not an allergy — a sensitivity.
AIP protocol · autoimmune research
Low-FODMAP diet
Fermentable carbs that cause IBS symptoms. High-FODMAP foods include garlic, onion, wheat, milk, and apples. A digestive protocol — requires dietitian guidance.
Monash University FODMAP research
Fish allergy
Separate from shellfish. Common fish allergens: salmon, tuna, halibut, cod. Hidden in Caesar dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and some Asian condiments.
FARE · FDA top-9
Sesame allergy (9th major allergen)
Added to the FDA's top-9 allergen list in 2023. Hidden in tahini, hummus, some breads, and products labeled "spices." Can cause severe reactions.
FDA FASTER Act 2023
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Food preferences:
These filter your swap suggestions — products that don't fit your lifestyle won't appear as recommendations. Different from allergies: preferences are choices, not health requirements.
How this works: Vegan users won't see meat or dairy as swap suggestions. Seed oil-free users won't see products with canola, soybean, or sunflower oil in their recommendations.
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Our food supply changed. Most people don't know it.
Same grocery aisle. Same looking box. Completely different ingredients.
Smarter Swaps scores every ingredient so you can see exactly what changed — and find the version that's actually just oats.
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