Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN
Welcome! Small Steps for Joyful Eating with Food Allergies provides resources to help families & individuals manage food allergies while nurturing a healthy relationship with food. No food allergies? No problem! My recipes are allergy-friendly, which means anyone can enjoy them.
Are you new to food allergies? Start with these posts, then click on the Food Allergy Life link above.
As a food allergy mom AND dietitian, I understand the importance of quick, family-friendly recipes and meal planning ideas. When it comes to nutrition, I promote weight-neutral, common-sense approaches to help families find a healthy balance.
Looking to learn more about my nutrition philosophy? Start here:
Be A Food Allergy Helper!
May 8-14 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time to help raise awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis. I’ve got lots of great social media content to share, including allergy-friendly recipes and my new children’s book release!
The Teal Pumpkin Project
October is here and that means falling leaves, cooler weather, and of course, Halloween! But for food allergy parents, Halloween can be especially terrifying. Here are 7 ideas to make trick-or-treating more inclusive this year.
The End of My Nursing Journey & Thoughts on Infant Feeding
It’s been nine months since I had a peanut butter sandwich. Keep reading to learn what a peanut butter sandwich have to do with infant feeding choices and parent-child feeding dynamics.
Easy Ideas for Non-food Birthday Celebrations
Does your school have a no-food treat policy? When my son wanted treats for his birthday, I brainstormed a list of 12 easy non-food items he could bring to celebrate with his classmates. Enjoy!
Food Allergies: Paxton’s Story
Paxton developed eczema when he was five months old. His mom advocated for food allergy testing for several months and now Paxton’s confirmed food allergies include dairy, eggs, all nuts including coconut, chicken, and garlic.
Food Allergies: Nelle’s Story
Nelle had her first food allergy reaction when she was 6 months. Her confirmed food allergies include eggs, dairy, peaches, and cashews.