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...This is a guest post from Leslie Stiles. Leslie Stiles received her BS in English Literature at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and obtained her Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois in Chicago. She works as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at a children’s hospital in Chicago, IL. A diagnosis of a food allergy may come as a shock to your family, and that shock may continue when you go to the grocery...

...In the world of nutrition, Vitamin D is a hot topic. In recent years, research has shown that Vitamin D plays a major role in health, beyond its known benefit for bone health. Children who do not get enough Vitamin D are at a greater risk for certain health problems, such as asthma and allergies[i]. Severe Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a serious bone disease called Rickets. Recommended Intake In 2010, the Institute...

...grab some apple slices with sunflower butter and remind yourself that “every little thing is gonna be alright.” What are some ways you’ve dealt with stress that you’ve found helpful? – Kendra Valle, RDN Kendra is a Nutrition Specialist in the Medical & Scientific Affairs Department. She serves as a resource to parents/caregivers, dietitians, physicians, nurses and others who have nutrition-related questions about our products. I am also involved in various projects throughout our department....

...a list of the basic foods that may contain dairy or soy protein that you should avoid when on the elimination diet: All dairy and soy products Meat/processed meats Whey or Casein on the label Nutrition bars Glazes Lactose-free products Chocolate Fortified cereals Non-broth (cream) soup Cheese/Yogurt Salad dressing These are just some things to look out for when implementing an elimination diet. Of course, if you feel the need to supplement your baby’s diet...

Allergy-Friendly foods are for everyone, but do you know why? Allergy-Friendly Foods are everywhere. Since these foods are everywhere, sometimes we step back and think, and often make a change in our life. I get involved, as a dietician, when a change in your health is sparked. I know the word ‘diet’ is perceived as a forbidden 4-letter word, often for many wrong reasons. In reality, diet is just the general term for...

...and Atopic Dermatitis (or AD). What is Duocal? Duocal is a high calorie, protein-free powdered medical food that can be added to foods or beverages when additional calories are needed to gain adequate weight. Keep in mind that this product is not a formula and should not be used as a sole source of nutrition. Duocal is: Made up of carbohydrates and fats. Flavorless and super soluble – there are no changes to the taste...

...broken down into their “elements.” Another term is “semi-elemental.” In terms of nutrition, a semi-elemental formula, or hydrolysate, is one that has proteins that are partly broken down, or hydrolyzed. These can be partially or extensively hydrolyzed. An elemental formula is one that contains only amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Elemental formulas can also have some fats which are easier for the body to absorb than those found in the standard diet. Now,...

...breakfast. Serving Size: About 12 servings Per Serving: Calories: 150 Protein: 2g Carbohydrates: 17g Fat: 9g Nutrition information for cinnamon bread recipe above calculated using rice milk. This is part of an allergy-friendly breakfast. Banana Bread Muffins (Submitted by: Laura LaMotte) 4 ripe bananas 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup of dairy-free margarine 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2 cups of brown rice or oat flour Preheat oven...