Food, Nutrition, Recipes

Holidays should be a joyful time spent with friends and family. But holidays focused around food can create added stress for parents and caregivers of children with food allergies. These tips will help you avoid food allergy reactions during holiday celebrations. RELATED CONTENT : Don’t forget to follow COVID-19 recommendations for holiday gatherings if you plan to celebrate with people outside of your household. Keep the Focus on the Holiday, Not the Food Every family celebrates holidays in...

Mom’s Pumpkin Pie: Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free You might be surprised to find out that pumpkin pie can be made without milk or eggs, but with this recipe, it is possible. The following recipe has been adapted from one of the most popular recipes in KFA Safe Eats® recipe collection, created by KFA member, “Littlebotsmom.” Members have used the Mom’s Pumpkin Pie recipe to make traditional pies, mini pies, custard molds, even amuse-bouche (single-bite) desserts. Ingredients 2 cups canned...

Many traditional American holiday recipes are full of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, and nuts – some of the most common foods that cause allergic reactions . But what if we told you it’s possible to create an entire Thanksgiving or Christmas menu with family favorites that are both delicious and allergy friendly? Here are some of the top holiday recipes and tips from Kids With Food Allergies (KFA). Turkey and Meat Dishes Uncooked meats, including beef, pork and poultry, can be enhanced with a...

Perfect Day set out to create dairy products that are like cow’s milk but are better for our climate. Perfect Day’s product is just like whey, a protein found in milk. But it’s made without an actual cow. Even though it doesn’t come from cow’s milk, people with a milk allergy can still have an allergic reaction to animal-free whey protein and should avoid it just as they would avoid cow’s milk.

Our friend Elena shows us how to make simple milk-free cheese crisps using only one ingredient – dairy-free cheese slices! They make a great snack to munch on after school, during family movie time, or after play time.

We thank Else Nutrition for their sponsorship of this blog post to help us share information about nutrition for children with food allergies. This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of the products’ safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our free food allergy and asthma programs. Note: Else Nutrition products contain almond. To learn more about their products’ ingredients, contact Else Nutrition .

We thank Enjoy Life Foods for their sponsorship of this blog post to help us share information about candy options for children with food allergies. This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products, nor is it a guarantee of the products’ safety. The funding we received for this advertisement helps support our free food allergy and asthma programs. The scary part of Halloween should be stories of witches and ghosts, not the candy. Food-centered holidays can be...

Weekday mornings can be hectic – packing lunches and backpacks, finding lost shoes and library books, and making sure everyone has a good breakfast to start the day. Serve up a homemade breakfast even on busy days by making family favorites ahead and freezing. Muffins Bake up a batch of your family’s favorite muffins and freeze. After baking, allow them to cool completely. Then arrange on a baking sheet to freeze. Once frozen, store them in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag.

Sandwiches are often a go-to lunch option – unless you are avoiding wheat or gluten. If your child has a wheat allergy , that does not mean they can’t have tasty lunches. It gives you the chance to be a little more creative. Try our wheat- and gluten-free twists on traditional lunches! Is your child allergic to more than just wheat? We have additional resources if you’re managing multiple food allergies. Ask other parents for lunch ideas on our Food and Cooking Support forum . Search our...

Milk products, especially yogurt, cheese, and cream cheese, are popular lunch box staples. Packing a fun and healthy lunch without them can be a challenge if your child has a milk allergy . This week of milk-free lunch box alternatives is the answer to boring lunches. Is your child allergic to more than just milk? We have additional resources if you’re managing multiple food allergies. Ask other parents for lunch ideas on our Food and Cooking Support forum . Search our Safe Eats®...

Check any lunch box and you will find baked goods made with egg and mayonnaise on sandwiches and salads. Avoiding eggs when your child has an egg allergy doesn't have to mean dry sandwiches. Don't pack another boring egg-free lunch until you check out our yummy ideas! Is your child allergic to more than just egg? We have additional resources if you’re managing multiple food allergies. Ask other parents for lunch ideas on our Food and Cooking Support forum . Search our Safe Eats®...

Kids want a fun and tasty lunch. Parents want a safe and healthy lunch their kids will actually eat. Families managing peanut allergy are looking for alternatives to the traditional peanut butter and jelly. This week of peanut-free lunch box options is sure to satisfy kids and their parents. Is your child allergic to more than just peanut? We have additional resources if you’re managing multiple food allergies. Ask other parents for lunch ideas on our Food and Cooking Support forum . Search...