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...U.S., because it was important to our customers. This involved working with experts and compiling loads of research and information to provide the FDA to support the use of canola oil. Ultimately, we were able to provide the FDA with the available research and with answers to all of their questions. Based on the long history of use in other countries and the fact that canola oil is a great source of essential fats, we...

...Your child’s birthday is a fun and exciting day for the whole family! There are many things to consider when planning a celebration for your Little One, whether you’re having a small family party or a huge birthday bash. And planning can be a little more challenging when food allergies are involved; but we are here to help with a fun roundup of some of our community’s best birthday cake recipes and ideas! Cakes:...

Today I want to share the World Allergy Organization’s (WAO) latest guidelines for cow milk allergy (CMA). WAO is a leading source of allergy information worldwide for medical professionals and consumers. The WAO released the guidelines in April 2010. They are designed for healthcare professtionals, but open to the public, which is great. Feel free to review them by following the link. They may be best to share with your allergist, pediatric gastroenterologist,...

Clutter. It is something I don’t like to have around my work or living area. If you are like me, and you have extra Neocate formula around your house (that you no longer need), you may view that extra formula as “clutter” and something that you need to get rid of. But what do you do with that formula that was prescribed to you by a healthcare professional? Consider donating your unused Neocate...

...check out our recipes pages for fun ideas you can mix. What about school Halloween parties? Kudos to you for thinking of school events! What a wonderful opportunity to educate families and community members about food allergies and the Teal Pumpkin Project! You can initiate these discussions by: Offering to bring in non-food items for the party Print and pass out copies of the free printable posters Get the kids involved! Have them paint pumpkins...

...iron, vitamin E and zinc. This is a serious problem because inadequate nutrition in children could have long-lasting implications such as poor growth, delayed development, and failure to thrive. One way to avoid nutrient deficiencies is by having a registered dietitian nutritionist involved in your child’s care – they can assess your child’s nutritional status and give recommendations on what options may work for you and your family. Your dietitian can also help you to...

...Every other year, the Olympic spirit sweeps the globe and people in every country take a break from our ordinary lives to watch the extraordinary. I am personally glued to my TV or social media feed watching the top world athletes who have sacrificed and persevered in their chosen sport have their moment to compete for Olympic glory, whether their glory is atop a podium or simply just being involved in the Olympic Games....