Both Curt and Lynn Boger say that an important part of educating themselves was discovering that others had the condition and that they weren't alone. Curt Boger decided to carefully read labels and eat only food that was prepared at home until he could feel more comfortable managing his allergy. As he's learned more about his allergy, Boger is more comfortable with managing it. He knows what to look for on labels, is gradually eating out more often and occasionally travels. Because his allergies are so specific, Boger knows he's safe with most fruits and vegetables.
Bread is usually OK, too.
When buying anything prepackaged, Boger carefully reads labels for anything containing egg, lecithin soy lecithin is OK albumin, rice or mushroom. If the ingredients list is too long, he just chooses something else. When going out to eat at a restaurant or a friend's home, Boger calls ahead to ask about the ingredients in certain dishes or asks when he arrives. He makes sure that what he's eating hasn't been contaminated. For instance, Boger knows that ordering pizza generally is unsafe, because though he might not order mushrooms, mushroom protein may find its way onto his pizza if the person preparing it handled mushrooms before handling his ingredients.