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About SelectWisely

Since 2004, SelectWisely has offered individuals a simple way to communicate food preferences and health issues while traveling in foreign-speaking countries.

Scrub Your Face with Walnut Shells

Posted on December 13, 2011 by SelectWisely

I always knew that many natural (fancy and expensive) beauty products contained oils, proteins and other derivatives from nuts and soy (Aveda loves soy), but I never realized that generic products could also be dangerous territory. Last week, I went … Continue reading →

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¡Cuidado! Mexican Mole has Peanuts and Nuts

Posted on December 1, 2011 by SelectWisely

If you’re at all like me, Mexican food is a treat. At least at the good restaurants in the US – not Taco Bell or Rubios – Mexican food is flavorful and interesting in ways that other cuisines are not. … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

Posted on November 23, 2011 by SelectWisely

The title of this post is the name of the new Facebook group that we’ve created, with the goal of creating an open space for people with food allergies and dietary restrictions to share their stories — good and bad. … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Nut Allergies – Pesto and Other Italian Foods

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SelectWisely

Last week, at one of my family’s favorite Italian delis, Positano’s in Sparta, NJ, I noticed that Positano was selling homemade pesto. Innocently, I asked whether he used walnuts or pine nuts in his recipe (also known as pinoli in … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Managers Learn to Meet Needs of Customers with Food Allergies

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SelectWisely

A few weeks ago, we were sent an interesting article about how researchers at Kansas State University have designed new and improved methods for educating restaurant workers on how to interact with (and protect) customers with food allergies. Read the whole … Continue reading →

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Hello from SelectWisely!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SelectWisely

Thanks for visiting our blog. Here you’ll be able to find interesting information about how to travel safely with food allergies and other medical issues, as well as links to interesting resources that can help you or your loved ones. … Continue reading →

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