Nutrition & Healing · Mayo Clinic on Nutrition · June 2, 2026

Not just peanut butter: Food allergies

One in 10 U.S. adults has at least one food allergy. While many involve familiar triggers like peanuts or shellfish, more than 170 foods have been linked to allergic reactions. So why do food allergies seem more common than ever? And what should you do if one develops in adulthood? On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Sara Wolf answers common food allergy questions and shares how

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