Food Allergy Nutrition:

Stop struggling and start confidently managing eating with food allergies!

Welcome! I’m Lisa.

I help food allergy families optimize nutrition by finding appropriate substitutions, learning how to avoid allergens, and understanding how to eat away from home.

Are you ready to stop struggling and start thriving with food allergies? Let’s get started!

 

I specialize in pediatric food allergy nutrition.

  • Dietitian Lisa Woodruff standing in a kitchen.

    Nutrition Counseling

    Schedule a 1:1 session and go from overwhelmed to confidently eating with food allergies! I work with both families and individuals in the state of Iowa.

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    Public Speaking

    Learn about family nutrition or food allergies during an interactive speaking event. Learn more about scheduling a professional or group presentation.

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  • Picture of the book Be A Food Allergy Helper! by Lisa Woodruff.

    Books

    I wrote my first book to help younger siblings without food allergies learn how to become Food Allergy Helpers. Learn more about this and other books I’ve written.

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  • Dietitian Lisa Woodruff sitting in the grass reading her children's book "Be a Food Allergy Helper!"

    Podcast

    Let’s Talk Food Allergies is the podcast inspired by my first book. Join me for conversations with individuals, families, and supporters of the food allergy community.

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 What people are saying:

“Lisa gave me the tools I needed to be successful. She is a very caring individual who has a passion for helping people.”
— Sam

My story

The anxiety and panic surrounding a new food allergy diagnosis is real. I’ve been there. And I understand how it feels.

I am a dietitian and a food allergy mom too.

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Got questions?

Request an appointment and make sure to include your questions on the form. I’ll be in contact within two business days!

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I got to read my book Be a Food Allergy Helper to my son’s kindergarten classroom today 💜 💙💚 It was a great way to celebrate #foodallergyawareness Week by learning how to be a #foodallergyhelper!
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! One of my favorite ways to celebrate is by sharing children's books about food allergies. This is the **ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY** of my first book, Be a Food Allergy Helper! I've got a big announcement coming
Sometimes you need a quick, easy meal! Like these salmon tacos.🤩 Meal breakdown: ⭐ Protein: salmon (both plain and seasoned), milk of choice ⭐ Starchy foods: Tortillas, frozen sweet corn ⭐ Fruits and/or Veggies: Mango cubes, avocado slices ⭐
⭐ Need a last-minute, allergy-friendly Easter recipe? Then check out these egg-free cupcakes! These egg-free cupcakes are my go-to dessert when I need something last-minute. I've even used vanilla Greek yogurt in a pinch to save a trip to the grocer
Are you participating in (or hosting) any egg hunts this year? Whether or not to participate in food-centric events is a tough decision that all food allergy families must make. And there is no right or wrong answer - just a decision that is best f
It’s National Nutrition Month! To celebrate, my kids have been learning about different types of food as well as how food is made. We all fuel our body in different ways, depending on our unique preferences, heritage, or even where we live in