Using inclusive language for food allergies

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MILK versus MYLK, what's the deal?

Amanda from the blog Everyday Allergen-Free joined Kortney to explore what spelling milk with an 'I' versus milk with a 'Y' means and how it can impact someone’s experience with that food.

 

This lead to a discussion about feeling left out when you have food allergies and whether getting an allergy-safe version of a classic food makes you feel included or different.

What we cover:

• Inclusive language for those with food allergies.
• When did the alternative spelling of MYLK show up? 
• How does speaking milk with a y help or hinder those with a dairy allergy?
• Feeling left out/longing for what you can’t have, especially when you have food allergens in the house.
• Does an allergy-safe version of a food make you feel included or different?
• What terms can you use to talk about allergy-safe food replacements. 
• The attitude to have when trying to recreate foods that contain an allergen.
• What does the ‘real’ version of a recipe mean for an allergy person?
• The different trends in plant based milk.

Helpful links:

• More about the language we use when talking about food allergies
• Oatmilk recipe from Amanda's blog Everyday Allergen-Free
• Our Instagram, @theitchpodcast, tell us how you think we should spell plant based milk