From hummus to baked goods to sushi, sesame is a prevalent and versatile ingredient found in foods around the world. Yet for individuals with a sesame allergy, consumption can be dangerous, with reactions ranging from mild to severe.

There is evidence that depression, ranging from mild to major depressive disorder, or MDD, may be influenced by a person’s diet — and vice versa.

Approximately one in four children has a feeding disorder, and the percentage rises to four in five among children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.