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Food Allergies

3/10/2021

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Are you struggling to understand the in’s and outs of food allergies for yourself or your kiddo? If you are wanting more individualized support you can book with one of our dietitians.  Read along for an in-depth explanation of IgE mediated allergies, the common allergens associated with this, food labelling info and tips, and the new recommendations for introducing common allergens for infants! ​
What is an IgE Mediated Food Allergy?
IgE mediated food allergies are a specific immune reaction to food proteins that results in the production of the antibody immunoglobulin E (also known as IgE) being produced. This creates a series of reactions and symptoms which can all trigger an anaphylactic response - which is a dangerous whole body allergic reaction. 

IgE Mediated Symptoms may include the following:
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What are the symptoms?
  • Itching skin and eyes
  • Hives 
  • Eczema 
  • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Congestion and coughing 
  • Asthma symptoms: difficulty breathing and wheezing

​Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious when thinking about how to properly balance your or your child’s diet? You’re not alone you can book with one of our dietitians to help with making sure your little one is getting the proper nutrients they need. 
There have been identified foods that are commonly associated with these reactions also known as the priority food allergens. Priority food allergens are foods that are associated with 90% of allergic reactions in Canada. 
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Halloween and Food Allergies

9/15/2020

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Halloween is often thought of by costumes, and candy! Now imagine you have a child or children with a food allergy, or multiple food allergies! For parents of kids with food allergies Halloween can be a terrifying night! As a registered dietitian that works with families with food allergies the Teal Pumpkin Project is an important initiative!

Have you heard of the teal pumpkin project before? The teal pumpkin project is a movement that is now global! This helps raise awareness of food allergies by creating a safer, more inclusive halloween for ALL trick and treaters! You can put a teal pumpkin on your doorstep, or print one out and put it in your window. This allows parents and kids to know your house is food allergy-friendly. This is something I will be raising awareness for in my community! I would love if you did too! Let's make halloween fun and inclusive for all the kids! You can still hand out your traditional candy and have a bucket of non-food items!

One way to help with this is to offer some non-food items along side the candy. Some examples could be:
  • colourful erasers
  • bubbles, chalk
  • markers
  • stickers
  • crayons
  • colouring books
  • glow sticks
  • bouncy balls

Edit* 
If buying play dough make sure it is hypoallergenic. I had a lovely parent comment that their little one who gets anaphylaxis
 to play dough or temporary tattoos due to wheat and or soy in most of them. 

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Milk and Milk Alternatives under two years of age

7/29/2020

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Milk and Milk Alternatives have become quite the hot topic over the past few years. The purpose of this blog post is to explain the difference between each type of milk and educate you on why full fat milk is recommended for little ones under the age of 2 once transitioned from breastmilk or formula. 

Cow's Milk
0% milk fat 
1% milk fat 
2% milk fat 
3.25% milk fat  
Lactose free milk - 


Ultra-filtered milk (lactose free)
Fairlife - 1%, 2%, 3.25% and chocolate milk 
Joyya milk - Canadian based ultra filtered milk products higher protein, lower sugar 


Goat Milk 


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Vegetarian Milk Sources 
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Soy Milk 

Almond Milk 
Made from water and almonds typically soaked overnight and then pulsed and strained 

Coconut Milk 
Coconut milk is made by grating the white inner flesh of the coconut (meat or the kernel) and mixing it with the shredded coconut pulp with a small amount of hot water and blending it followed by straining out any pieces so it is smooth. 

Oat Milk 

Hemp Milk ​

Milk and Milk Alternatives Nutritional Content Chart

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FPIES

7/29/2020

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What is FPIES?
FPIES stands for Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome. FPIES is a rare non-IgE mediated food allergy and the symptoms are different than other IgE food allergies. An FPIES diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming, confusing, frustrating and taxing. It is important to know you are NOT alone! You need a good team of professionals to help you through the next year or more of your little one’s life to ensure they are healthy and well supported. If you’re looking for more individualized support for your child click here to book an appointment with our paediatric dietitian.
 
Symptoms:
FPIES symptoms are often misdiagnosed as acid reflux, gas, food poisoning or the stomach flu. Common symptoms can include: repetitive vomiting (severe/projectile), repetitive diarrhea, blood pressure changes, dehydration, lethargy, and extreme paleness which many parents call shock syndrome. Often infants and children struggle to meet weight and height goals while dropping percentiles until a non-reactive baseline diet is found.
 
Risk factors:
One common risk factor for FPIES is a family history of allergies. 40-80% of children with FPIES have a family history of allergies, which may be food allergies, environmental allergies, hay fever, and/or eczema.

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