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...has food allergies. You may have to tweak your meal planning and cooking approaches too. Want some help? Below you will find some suggestions for meal planning, several go-to, family-friendly recipes that are free of major allergens and good for the whole family, as well as additional sources for finding recipes. Meal Planning Tips: Focus on foods your food-allergic child CAN eat. Make a list of the foods your child with food allergies can eat...

...two other allergens, we have some great dinner suggestions in our online Neocate Food Allergy Cookbook, a compilation of recipes submitted by families. One great thing about a lot of these recipes is that many can be made in advance and frozen or refrigerated for later use. If you decide to dine out, it’s a good idea to do some planning ahead with these tips we shared in a previous blog post. As always, we...

...The topic for today’s post in our allergy-friendly meal idea series is lunch! Just like with breakfast, a lot of the go-to lunch options for most children aren’t suitable for children on a diet that has allergy restrictions. Here are some lunch ideas that might help you add variety. As always, check with your little one’s health care team to make sure they are appropriate. Neocate-Only Lunch Ideas For children whose diets are strictly...

Being from Miami, Fl, I have been through my share of natural disasters. It is hard enough to deal with no air conditioning, no stove, and no clean running water, but, being diabetic, one of my major concerns has always been making sure my insulin was in a cool place. Interestingly, I had a recent phone call with a family from Puerto Rico who, in preparing for the hurricane season, raved about how...

...if one has been prescribed by your doctor Allergy-friendly food *Don’t forget to throw in extra hand wipes so it is easy for everyone to clean up after they eat! The Food Network even came up with a clever infographic for the ultimate packable picnic (click on the image to view larger): Pack food separately and safely Whether you are going to a restaurant or planning a simple picnic in your own back yard, there...

...Getting kids involved in preparing meals and doing fun activities together before and during mealtimes can help to build healthy habits. Children with food allergies may especially benefit from positive activities centered around mealtime to remind them that food can be fun. Even though a special diet might require a little more thought and planning, it’s important to create these positive experiences. Involving children in preparing meals is a great way to build autonomy...

...else at the table and like they’re part of the same meal. Depending on what allergens need to be avoided, you may even be able to offer a soup that works for everyone at the table. And if you want to make a special soup for those with allergies, you can find ideas in some of our recipe books on this page. How does your family make sure everyone feels included at the table? -Rob...