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...Some little ones, like Rachel’s son Baby E from our guest post last week, are allergic to the dairy proteins passed along in their mother’s breast milk. This can often result in a cow’s milk allergy and a confused mom. Fortunately this doesn’t mean the end of breastfeeding, but rather the start of an elimination diet. When starting an elimination diet the breastfeeding mom removes all dairy including “hidden” dairy from her diet. Because...

...To go on a nothing-but-Neocate diet for two days. What, exactly, would be allowed? Neocate: specifically any of the Neocate products and a few allergen-free artificial flavors. I decided I could still have plain tea (lack of caffeine could be a real problem for me!). I also decided that, given my usual fiber intake from foods, I would also supplement my all-Neocate diet with prebiotic fiber. Some folks might say that adding fiber is cheating....

...If you or your child is dealing with a food allergy, than you are probably managing it with an elimination diet. “Elimination diet” describes when you avoid one or more foods, often because of food allergies. We have written about elimination diets in the past and have also shared a YouTube video to explain what an elimination diet is. Today I want to dive deeper into elimination diets. We’re going to use cow milk...

...boost calorie intake and normalize growth. So, in today’s post, we’ll discuss some ways to add calories to your child’s diet. Managing Failure to Thrive in Infants For infants, the solution is usually fairly straight forward. Your physician or dietitian may recommend concentrating your child’s infant formula. There are several ways to concentrate your child’s formula and you should only do so under the direction of your child’s healthcare team. (Preparing formula that’s too concentrated...

...one you decide to be your favorite depends on a variety of factors unique to you. When you or a loved one is on a severely restricted diet due to food allergies or related conditions, limited options in the diet can make finding a favorite flavor a bit difficult. At Nutricia, we are constantly working to help you explore new ways to make meal time interesting and provide access to ways you can experience new...

...dyes and ADHD in children. In the end, the FDA did not find a link between food dyes and ADHD as the results of the studies were not substantial enough to make that claim. Are elimination diets effective in helping with ADHD? There is a recent article from February that confirmed an elimination diet that was made up of only rice, meat, vegetables, pears, and water was found to improve behavior in some hyperactive children....