by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies |
Need to pack peanut-free and tree nut-free snacks for school? Because of the popularity and severity of nut allergies, school snacks often need to be peanut- and tree-nut free. Here are some nut-free snack-packing tips; for more detailed info, see our post on...
by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies |
Having a child diagnosed with a peanut or tree nut allergy is understandably scary. Here we give you the necessary information to safely manage your child’s diet with the least amount of stress! What are peanuts and tree nuts? Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds,...
by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies, Pregnancy |
Why would I need to follow a milk-free diet while I’m breastfeeding? Some babies (breastfed or formula-fed) develop a cow’s milk protein sensitivity or allergy. This means that your baby’s body thinks the proteins in cow’s milk (called casein and whey) are allergens....
by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies |
What is a soy allergy? If your child has been diagnosed with a soy allergy, his immune system “over-reacts” when he eats or drinks soy protein. He may show signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, rashes, wheezing, or vomiting. If your doctor thinks your child...
by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies, Infant Feeding |
For years, it was recommended that parents delay introducing peanuts to babies in case it led to an allergic reaction. But food allergy researchers have found new evidences that challenge this long-held belief. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases...
by Engaging Nutrition | Food Allergies |
Allergy to cow’s milk protein is a relatively common type of food allergy in children. Symptoms can range from mild rashes to more extreme allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Here we provide answers to some of the most pressing questions about this...
