Navigating Food Allergies, Nurturing Growth
Welcome! Navigating Food Allergies, Nurturing Growth provides resources to help families & individuals manage food allergies while nurturing a healthy relationship with food. No food allergies? No problem! My resources are allergy-friendly, which means anyone can use them.
Are you new to food allergies? Start with these posts, then click on the Food Allergy Life link above.
Allergy-friendly Product Hacks: Annie’s Cinnamon Rolls
It takes a lot of work to provide safe food for someone with food allergies. That work seems to double during the holiday season. Thankfully, my friend Kelli offered to share some of her favorite allergy-friendly hacks using Annie’s Organic Cinnamon Rolls.
No Bake Granola Bars
No Bake Granola Bars are free from the top nine food allergens and a homemade alternative to costly allergy-friendly packaged granola bars. These make a great nut-free option for school lunch or snacks!
Could this be food allergy?
Picture a six-month old sitting in his highchair at the dinner table with the rest of his family.
He recently started complementary foods and is about to try diluted peanut butter for the first time. Ten minutes later, he has red bumps on his neck, stomach, and upper back. Could this be food allergy?
What does food allergy have to do with eczema?
October is Eczema Awareness Month, and a good time to explore the relationship between food allergy and eczema. The Atophic March refers to an observed progression in children from eczema or skin irritation -> food allergy -> allergic rhinitis -> asthma. But what does eczema have to do with food allergy?
Freezer-Friendly Pumpkin Muffins
Freezer-Friendly Pumpkin Muffins are an egg-free way to enjoy pumpkin all year long. My family likes to add chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. This recipe makes a double batch, which is great for large families or those who want to freeze extra for later!
Kids with Food Allergies and Halloween Candy
Parents - how are you feeling about Halloween? Are you excited for your kids to get to experience all the costumes, silliness, and trick-or-treating experiences? Or are you having trouble focusing on anything other than the candy and sweets?
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Curry
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Curry is hearty, savory, and a great use of fall harvest vegetables. It gets bonus points for being vegan and free from the top nine food allergens!
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.
Pasta with Garlic and Broccoli
Pasta with Garlic and Broccoli can be served vegetarian-style or with a side of chicken or meat. with or without a side of meat. For a quick 20-minute meal, enjoy with a side of fruit and your favorite milk option!
Allergy-Friendly Birthday Cake
Allergy-Friendly Birthday Cake is the perfect egg-free, milk-free, and nut-free dessert to enjoy at your next #foodallergyfamily birthday celebration. It’s flavorful and moist and pairs perfectly with homemade allergy-friendly ice cream!