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12/11/2017

What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are altered versions of naturally occurring compounds. These altered versions taste sweet or sweeter than regular sugar and are called “high intensity” or “non-nutritive” sweeteners. Very small amounts of artificial sweeteners can be used in foods to match the sweetness of sugar. Why are artificial sweeteners used? Artificial sweeteners usually replace sugar in foods and beverages. Their use is a way to reduce the calories in beverages,...

What it Means to be a Food Allergy Parent

08/11/2016

A food allergy parent is challenging. It has been said before and it should be said again: allergies are no laughing matter. Food allergies are a serious health concern affecting 1 out of 13 children in the United States, and behind every one of those children is a devoted parent. Being on a food allergy journey with a child is not easy, and every family’s experience is different. But no matter the trials,...

Bullying and Food Allergies. What You Can Do?

01/04/2018

Bullying is upsetting to any child Kids with food allergies deal with the daily challenge of their allergies. In addition, bullying is especially stressful for them, due to the emotional. However, potential exposure to their allergens also poses a serious, sometimes life-threatening health risk. Now, let’s look at bullying and food allergies, tips for prevention, and other available resources to raise awareness and manage it. Know the Facts Both the number of children...

Introducing New Foods: A Transition Guide for Babies and Kids with Food Allergies

10/12/2017

Many parents come to April and I with questions about introducing new foods to their child once he or she is symptom-free and growing strong. Of course, this is something you should talk about with your child’s doctor or dietitian. After all, every child – and every child’s allergy – is different. But we’ve also put together a transition guide that we think you’ll find helpful. Here are a few highlights: Only...

Allergy-Friendly Soup Recipes for children with food allergies

11/03/2016

Allergy-friendly soup recipes are a great option. Allergy-friendly soup recipes are here for the entire family to enjoy. Tomato soup and grilled cheese is the old favorite for a soup and sandwich combination. While some family members can have the traditional soup and grilled cheese sandwich, your child with allergies can also join in with their own sandwich on allergen free bread and non-dairy cheese. Remember to check the label of the non-dairy...

Is Neocate Kosher?

10/12/2017

Q: Our family keeps kosher, and we just found out that my child needs Neocate and Duocal. I know some formulas aren’t kosher. Can you tell me if your products are, and which kosher certifications they have? A: Sure! Most Neocate products and Duocal have been certified kosher pareve. (“Pareve” means there is nothing derived from milk or meat used in the product or on the manufacturing equipment.) Read more about Neocate Infant...

Restricted diet: Do I really need to see a doctor or dietitian before starting a restricted diet?

10/27/2016

Restricted Diet a cautionary tale A restricted diet is a question i get a lot. I met a family a short time ago after their allergist referred them to me. The little girl was having issues with eczema, generalized rashes, nasal congestion, some sinus infections, and occasional upper respiratory infections. The allergist had conducted blood work and skin prick testing to determine food allergy to explain her symptoms. The allergist told me that...

6 things I wish I knew before starting a milk elimination diet

11/01/2017

1. Prepare yourself for a milk elimination diet—take time to get ready! Starting an elimination diet half-way will not benefit your child. It is an all or nothing effort. Prepare to start a milk elimination diet. For parents, caregivers, or someone with a child requiring a special diet, learning milk and dairy products could cause significant harm to a child is stressful. This stress can be multiplied ten-fold if this is the first...

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