Holiday and Life Tips for Raising a Child with Food Allergies

Food allergies are on the rise, and there is a chance you have a child or know a child (or three) who has a food allergy.  Today we explore the experiences of Gina’s good friend Rachel, who’s daughter Gracie is allergic to peanuts and eggs.  How and when was she diagnosed? What was it like having a young child in daycare? What’s Gracie’s prognosis and what therapies are an option?  Rachel also provides tips for getting through holiday parties, and how to support any holidays guests with food allergies.   Patreon | Love what you’re hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as little as $1/month. Learn more here! Leave a review | When you leave a five star iTunes review, it helps others with similar interests and passions find us when they’re looking for new content. Thank you in advance! Resources and Show Notes A  bit about denaturing of proteins when cooking Siblings of food allergic kids aren’t necessarily also allergic or at higher risk 2019 AAP Clinical Report on Early Introduction to Peanuts (and other allergens) FARE on Early Introduction Basic Baking and Cooking Tips Here is a handy chart for replacing eggs in baking Gracie’s Favorite Products Divvie’s Cookies Made Good products Don’t Go Nuts Bars Hummus is a favorite in packed lunches Just Mayo or Hellman’s Vegan Mayo for anything that calls for mayo (Other mayo subs: sour cream, cream cheese, yogurt (depending on the application) The post Holiday and Life Tips for Raising a Child with Food Allergies appeared first on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Columbus OH.