Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN
Food Allergy Life
Family Nutrition
Kitchen Tips & Tricks
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:
How to Donate a Food Allergy Children’s Book to a Library
Last weekend I was able to be a guest reader at two special food allergy storytimes for local libraries back home in Iowa. I wanted to share some pictures from the events and provide some information on how we can donate more food allergy books to local libraries.
5 Ideas to “Be A Food Allergy Helper” in Your Child’s Classroom
Parents of children without food allergies - this post is for you. We see those of you who want to offer your support but don’t quite know how. So here are 5 ideas on how you can “Be A Food Allergy Helper” in your child’s classroom this year.
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.
Food Allergies: My Story
Why did I choose to become a food allergy dietitian? Spoiler alert: I started on this path even before I became a food allergy mom.
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.