I sat down with Jaxson to ask him a few questions and get his take on life with allergies.

Q: Hey Jaxson, how would you describe living with food allergies in one word?
A: “Hard. I sometimes look at what others eat and wish I could have that but I am grateful for the food my Mom makes me because it tastes just as good”.

Q: What’s one food you wish you weren’t allergic to?
A: “Wheat. Even though my Mom makes great bread and pizza, I really would love to try a slice of pizza from a restaurant”.

Q: What is your favorite safe snack?
A: “I love chips and I can have most of them except for Sun Chips”.

Q: Do you feel left out at parties or events with food?
A: “Sometimes, but Mom and Dad always bring snacks I like, so it’s not bad, especially when she makes her chocolate cupcakes!”

Q: What’s the coolest place you’ve traveled while managing your allergies?
A: “Paris, France was awesome. I also really liked our hiking vacation to Zion, Utah.”

Q: What advice would you give to other kids with food allergies?
A: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions about food, and always carry your EpiPen just in case.”

Q: How do you feel when people ask questions about your allergies?
A: “I don’t mind when people ask me but I typically don’t tell others since I am sometimes private about my allergies.”

Q: What’s the first thing you do when someone gives you a new food you haven’t tried?
A: “First, I ask them to check with my Mom and second, I always read the ingredients. Gotta make sure it’s safe for me.”

Q: What’s the most fun thing about traveling, even with allergies?
A: “Exploring cool places and I love road trips because I get to eat a ton of snacks!”

Q: How do you feel about Dad taking you on this Pro Bowl trip?
A: “It’s gonna be super fun! I think he’ll do a good job, but I’ll help remind him about the food stuff.”