What's Changed in Food Allergy Advice Since 2021
It's been a minute! If you've been following We Can All Eat That for a while, you'll notice we've been quiet — busy in the kitchen, out on the farm, and (if we're honest) letting the blog gather dust. We're back, and we thought the best way to kick things off again was to answer the question we get asked most: has the advice on food allergy prevention changed?
The short answer: no — and that's actually good news. The core message in We Can All Eat That still holds up: introducing common allergenic foods like peanut, egg, dairy and sesame between 6 and 12 months, and keeping them in your baby's diet regularly, remains the advice backed by allergy experts around the world. If anything, the evidence for early introduction has only grown stronger and more widely accepted since we first wrote the book.
What has shifted a little:
Wider awareness. Early introduction is now mainstream advice from paediatricians and GPs, not just allergy specialists — more parents are hearing it earlier. More products on the shelf. There are now more baby-safe ways to introduce allergens (pre-portioned peanut and egg products, for example) if making your own from scratch feels daunting. More attention on skin. There's growing interest in the link between eczema, skin barrier health and food allergy risk — another reason to chat to your GP early if your baby has persistent eczema.
What hasn't changed is the philosophy at the heart of this whole project: cook one meal, adapt it for every age at the table, don't be afraid of the common allergens, and get good, real information instead of doom-scrolling at 2am with a newborn on your chest (we've all been there).
A quick note: We Can All Eat That is currently only available direct through this website, and we're down to our last run of the book — under 500 copies left before we decide on a reprint. If you've been meaning to grab a copy, now's a good time!
Over the next few weeks we'll be back with fresh recipes, farm stories and more allergyprevention tips — starting with introducing egg (the natural follow-up to our most popular post, on peanut). Follow along on Instagram @wecanalleatthat so you don't miss it.
As always: every baby is different. If your family has a history of food allergies, or your baby has eczema, talk to your GP, paediatrician or allergist before introducing common allergens