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Allergy-Friendly foods are for everyone, but do you know why? Allergy-Friendly Foods are everywhere. Since these foods are everywhere, sometimes we step back and think, and often make a change in our life. As a dietitian, I know the word ‘diet’ is perceived as a forbidden 4-letter word. In reality, diet is just the general term for what and how you eat, regardless if that includes a plan, specific structure, or even just...

...solution that will best suit your child’s needs. -Ellen Ellen Sviland-Avery joined the Nutricia team in 2014. She has extensive experience in pediatric nutrition and tube feeding. Prior to coming to Nutricia, she worked in home infusion. She has been a registered dietitian for more than 12 years. Her passion in pediatric nutrition started when she was in Birmingham working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and has continued throughout her career. Last updated June 2020....

...Note: An AAF like Neocate can be recommended first for infants who show both poor growth and multiple food allergies.7-9 Cow Milk Allergy Symptoms while Fed Breast Milk4,7,8 Breast milk is the preferred nutrition for infants,7 and Nutricia supports feeding breast milk wherever possible. In some cases, infants with cow milk allergy have developed symptoms to breast milk.1 Dairy protein in a lactating woman’s diet can lead to fragments of cow milk protein in her...

...grab some apple slices with sunflower butter and remind yourself that “every little thing is gonna be alright.” What are some ways you’ve dealt with stress that you’ve found helpful? – Kendra Valle, RDN Kendra is a Nutrition Specialist in the Medical & Scientific Affairs Department. She serves as a resource to parents/caregivers, dietitians, physicians, nurses and others who have nutrition-related questions about our products. I am also involved in various projects throughout our department....

...This is a guest post from Leslie Stiles. Leslie Stiles received her BS in English Literature at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and obtained her Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois in Chicago. She works as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at a children’s hospital in Chicago, IL. A diagnosis of a food allergy may come as a shock to your family, and that shock may continue when you go to the grocery...

...In the world of nutrition, Vitamin D is a hot topic. In recent years, research has shown that Vitamin D plays a major role in health, beyond its known benefit for bone health. Children who do not get enough Vitamin D are at a greater risk for certain health problems, such as asthma and allergies[i]. Severe Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a serious bone disease called Rickets. Recommended Intake In 2010, the Institute...

...can amplify any safety concern you might have as a parent. Here are three easy tips to sharpen your food allergy safety skills and keep your baby’s food safe. Moms Breastfeeding Their Infants: Great job to all you breastfeeding moms out there! You are providing your baby with the best source of nutrition, and the first choice of healthcare professionals worldwide. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and intimate time between mom and baby. As is typical...

...the term “hypoallergenic” meets specific criteria. What is a Hypoallergenic Infant Formula? When it comes to infant formulas, based on calls our nutrition specialists get regularly; many people think hypoallergenic ensures that no allergens are present. The reality is more complex. For an infant formula to have “hypoallergenic” on the label, it needs a clinical trial. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), hypoallergenic infant formula must be: Studied in a clinical trial Studied...