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With the Fourth of July around the corner, we wanted to share some food allergy-friendly ideas and recipes for you to enjoy during the holiday weekend. We wrote a blog in the past that may help to find general food allergy tips for planning a day out of the house. In honor of the Independence Day, I compiled a couple food allergy-friendly recipes with a red, white and blue theme. As always,...

Each year, for one special day we have the privilege of honoring all of the mothers who devote themselves to ensuring the safety of their children. With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, we want to thank each and every one of our Neocate moms for their endless love and support of not only their children, but each other. We frequently receive thoughtful messages from the community about how Neocate has helped moms and...

Depending on where you live in the world and your personal beliefs, March 8th can either be a day of celebrating women (somewhere between a Mother’s Day and Valentine’s day) or it can take on a more political twist. Today we would like to take the opportunity to tip our hats to women everywhere and share some of our favorite inspirational quotes to help you get into a celebratory mood. “Nothing is impossible;...

Okay, I admit it. I don’t always know what to say when I am trying to describe a health condition or diagnosis to someone else. I find this to be true when talking to my patients but even more so when trying to explain my own personal health to my family and friends. Putting aside the emotions that come along with many health situations, I often struggle to find the right words to...

...decreased symptoms, but there were still unexplained flare-ups. Two months post-diagnosis, we were visiting family for the holidays where each day started with a hot breakfast. Paulie’s asthma and eczema flared each morning shortly after we entered the kitchen, but only sometimes during lunch and dinner. Finally the pattern was clear. He was reacting to food proteins in the air! We learned not to cook or reheat anything with eggs or pork around Paulie. Peanuts...

...action plan. The plan should cover how to deal with snacks/lunch each day, what will happen on holidays and other special celebrations involving food, the potential for cross-contamination or accidental exposure, how to spot symptoms of an allergic reaction and how to treat them. Make sure your child is aware of their restricted diet. If your child knows what foods are safe and what to avoid, it can be extremely helpful to avoid exposure to...

One concern I hear from a number of families who have children with food allergies is exactly what food brands are their children allowed to have. So as Halloween gets closer, we wanted to provide a list of common brands of common Halloween treats and the allergens they are free from. Important to note that this list may not be complete or up-to-date. Please note it is always important to be sure with...

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!...