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...grossly malnourished infants and toddlers suffer both short and long-term consequences, which may include delayed motor and language development, as well as poorer intelligence schools and school performance[3]. Fat Myelin is a fatty substance that covers and protects nerves. Myelination (the development of myelin around nerve fibers) occurs at a very rapid rate during the first 2 years of life and this is a key part of brain growth and development. Because myelin is composed...

...We’ve talked about Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before, and today we wanted to talk about dysphagia and aspiration, two things that can be associated with GERD. GERD Dysphagia refers to the inability of food and/or liquids to pass easily from the mouth, into the throat, through the esophagus and into to the stomach during the process of swallowing.[1] In more simple terms, it means “difficulty swallowing.” Many medical conditions can cause dysphagia but in...

...free of the 8 most common allergens, artificial colors and flavors, and are kosher. Gift Basket Ideas: Divvies – Divvies stylish gift baskets are full of treats that contain no nuts, eggs, or dairy. They specialize in gourmet cookies, chocolate, and popcorn. The Royal Basket Company – This offers a variety of allergy-friendly gift baskets that are searchable by allergen or diet (sugar free, GF/CF). Plush teddy bears perch atop piles of allergy-friendly toys and...

...  Like other holidays that involve food and treats, Valentine’s Day can be tricky when you have a child with food allergies. Here are some tips and recipe ideas to make Valentine’s Day special for your little one. Add a Festive Touch to Meals & Snacks You can make any meal or snack more fun with Valentine’s Day-themed straws, cups, plates, napkins, etc. Make Allergy-Friendly, Heart-Shaped Foods What could be better than heart-shaped foods...

...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 what...

...on average shorter than children with just one food allergy (based on height-for-age percentiles)[i]. Children with milk allergy and/or multiple food allergies were found to consume less than the recommended intake of Calcium in comparison to children without milk allergy and/or with just one food allergy. In order to avoid nutritional deficiencies and growth problems, experts from the Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine recommend that children with...

...Many parents of children with allergies worry about how to handle children going to parties for friends where food will be served. But what should you do when you’re the host and you’re worried about visitors with allergies? Every year I host a holiday party and share the same concerns. With friends who have allergies to wheat and tree nuts and vegetarian friends, what would Martha Stewart recommend? Know Your Guests When you send...

...I recently went to one of my 7 year old niece’s lacrosse games to support and cheer on the team. As with most kid’s sporting events at half time and at the end of the game, drinks and snackswere provided to all of the exhausted players to help replenish their energy. As I was sitting on the side-lines watching the snacks being handed out, I noticed that a snack-size trail mix was the snack...