Dining choices need to work around allergies

NORTH COUNTY - Entertaining a crowd or accommodating diners with various dietary restrictions nowadays may mean more than simply having a vegetarian alternative or clearly marking products the include peanut products. Food and beverage allergies vary, and some people steer clear of certain foods not because they have made a lifestyle choice, but because their health depends on it. As a result, party hosts and restaurant owners should be mindful of any food restrictions and try to be as accommodating as possible.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that approximately six percen...