The Kids With Food Allergies Foundation recently released an educational handout which proves as a helpful tool for doctors, health educators, school administrators, parents, and child care providers. This simple, easy-to-read handout provides a comprehensive overview of the basic must-know information for anyone responsible for…
Living free of the top 8 food allergens means you may not be able to take advantage of favorite low calorie foods that others enjoy. Still, there are plenty of healthy food options available to you. Here are three of the best hypoallergenic weight loss…
Fat is an essential part of a toddler’s diet. Since infants and toddlers are growing at a faster pace than older children yet are often likely to eat less food, a larger portion of the food they eat needs to come from calorie-dense fat. In…
In today's culture, party food is a central part of any social event, especially holiday events. Here’ s five things you can do to make your family and yourself a part of these events without feeling like outcasts: 1. Get Involved: Offer to help with…
If you are new to food allergies, you will most likely experience the 5 stages of grief. Even non-allergic parents or caregivers of children with newly diagnosed food allergies can experience the stages of grief. These are the same stages of grief experienced with any…
Once your baby has been diagnosed with a food allergy, it is likely that more food allergies will begin appearing. Before referring to a scratch, prick, or other blood test, your doctor may recommend that you do some elimination diet testing first. Elimination diet testing,…
If your child has a food allergy, you may be concerned about her ability to fit in with others at school or in other social circles and how that may affect her confidence or self esteem. Below are five things you can do to help…
A skin rash, excessive spitting up or gas, constipation, stomach cramps, bright green or black stool, ear pain, and refusal to eat are just some of the signs you may see signaling a possible food allergy in your baby. But these symptoms aren’t necessarily signs…
Upon a recent diagnosis of a food allergy for you or your child, learning how handle the stress that comes from this new change is just as important as learning how to cook to accommodate your allergy. Below are 7 coping strategies to help you…
For many Americans, the decision to breastfeed your baby beyond 12 months of age is not as widely accepted as it is in other parts of the world. However, scientific evidence suggests that breast milk has significant benefits for your baby beyond the first year…