Food Allergies - Woodstock,GA

Since she can tolerate some processed soy, you might want to try chocolate soynut butter. It is made by a brand called I.M. Healthy and is available at my local Whole Foods. It's not as good as Nutella, but it's still pretty yummy.

One of the biggest staples in my house are Yummy Brand chicken nuggets. They are available at Costco. They are dairy-free and soy-free.

Will she eat avocados? That might be another high calorie food that you can spread on a sandwich for her. Good luck. Two of my kids have allergies too, and it's a lot of work keeping them fed.

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B.
Family Success Coach

You have countless choices. I mean, literally countless choices to feed her. She's so little that she'll never, ever miss these foods. You'll just have to be religious about being an ingredient label reader when it comes to prepackaged foods.

I have a child with food intolerances and food sensitivities, and I have some food allergies personally as well. What I do is check brands that I know cater to avoiding particular sensitivities. For instance, my daughter is lactose intolerant so when I make pizza I get Kraft Shredded Mozzarella and shred up some Kraft cheddar or Cabot cheddar since they have 0 grams of lactose.

You can also check out stores like Whole Foods and other natural and organic food stores. It's not easy initially figuring out the brands and stores, or the ingredients either, but eventually it's old hat.

A great grain that is readily available is quinoa (pronounced keen-wa). It is high in protein, and if you are using it as a base, it is very versatile. One "recipe" I make is to grill some vegetables, add quinoa, and top with goat cheese.
Also, there are rice based "burgers" that come frozen.
Finally, I'd look for gluten free processed foods, since she's may also be allergic to wheat and even if she isn't they tend to eliminate many of the other allergens you mentioned.

Above all, relax! Feeding her good, healthy foods is a matter of learning and you can educate yourself as you are doing here. Remember, the most important thing she needs is a mom who loves her!!!

You don't feed her tofu because she might allergic to soy but yet you give her soy yogurt and graham crackers that contain soy. Soy is a common allergy. I suggest that you not give her anything that contains soy.

I have food allergies. A person can eat a food to which they're allergic and not have a reaction until a point when your body becomes sensitized then begins to react.

My granddaughter was allergic to milk as a baby, toddler and preschooler but she could have butter. The fat doesn't contain milk protein.

And I'm confused about your concern for sodium in fresh fruits and veggies and beans. Fresh foods with a couple of exceptions have low amounts of sodium. If you're talking about canned beans (legumes) you can make them from dried very easily. Put them in water, bring to a boil, turn off the heat and soak overnight. The next day cook them. If I remember correctly it takes an hour or more for them to cook to a soft texture. The length of time depends on the type of bean. Look up recipes on the Internet or just test them for doneness. If you want them softer just cook them longer.

Sorry I have no suggestions for you but I am interested in what happens to them when they eat these things. A friend has a daughter who is allergic to peanuts and if she gets a tiny piece she starts foaming at the mouth, gagging, and then throws up for hours. Her face is just purple with broken blood vessle bruises the next day. I cant imagine that. So, just wondering what symptoms do your kids show when they eat the stuff they shouldnt?

Not sure if she can have this but what about coconut milk/dairy-like products?

Hi, My 3 1/2 year old Son has many of the same allergies as your daughter. I know how tough it can be. Take a look at http://eatthisfoodallergies.squarespace.com/ I hope it helps a little with food ideas. Feel free to send any questions. There are many parents all in the same boat so don't feel like you're in it alone. :0)