Food Allergies — Blog

Why We Need to Stop Referring to IgE-Mediated Allergies as 'True' Food Allergies

This is an open letter to all healthcare professionals from a food allergy mama and Registered Dietitian.

I am writing to you as a mother to children with both IgE mediated and non-IgE mediated food allergies. As many of you are aware, allergic reactions commonly seen in the media are IgE reactions — those that could turn into fatal anaphylaxis. The less commonly talked about food allergies are non-IgE reactions, such as food protein-induced enterocolitis (FPIES) or a non-IgE cow’s milk protein allergy. These ones are non-anaphylactic and come with mostly gut-related symptoms. But they are still real allergies.

Food AllergiesMun ChoJuly 4, 2021 Comment

When To Take a Break From Food Trials?

Food AllergiesMun ChoJune 27, 2021food aversion, food allergies, pediatric nutritionist, relationship with food, fpies, toddler wont eatComment

Dear FPIES Parent: You Don't Have To Stress Out Over Your Child's 1st Birthday Cake

To the FPIES mamas dealing with multiple food allergies, your child will have a wonderful bday even if there is no cake. I know many mamas get super stressed out over making a “safe cake” for the kiddo’s first bday. If you are up for the challenge, by all means... power to you! But if the whole cake thing is causing you a lot of grief and anxiety….just remember this is more than your kiddo not having a cake.

Food AllergiesMun ChoJune 20, 2021fpies, food allergy in babies, pediatric nutritionist, family nutritionComment

When Do Kids Outgrow FPIES?

A discussion around the percentage of FPIES kiddos who outgrow dairy, soy, rice and oat allergies. Let’s dive into the stats - broken down by food and country.

FPIES Tip: Plan Ahead To Boost Your Confidence Introducing New Foods

Like the scout’s motto...be prepared! Just because you are prepared for the worse outcome does not mean that the worse outcome will happen. Consider these questions when developing your FPIES plan.

Food AllergiesMun ChoMay 23, 2021food allergies, fpiesComment

Help Ease Your Child's Anxiety During Blood Work: What You Should and Should Not Say

Food AllergiesMun ChoMay 16, 2021food allergies, children and needles, positive parenting, skin prick test, pediatric nutritionist, allergy friendlyComment

Easing Your Child's Pain During Blood Work: Use a "Magic Patch"

This is a tip I got from my fabulous allergist. In Canada, you can buy topical anesthetic cream, gel or patch to help reduce your child's pain during bloodwork or immunization. I use the patch and call it the "magic patch" that helps take a lot of the pain away. Read more about it here.

Jedi-Mind Tricks For a FPIES Caregiver

Food AllergiesMun ChoJuly 1, 2020managing food allergies, pediatric nutritionist, relationship with food, fpies, allergy friendlyComment

Food Allergy Parenting Is a Balancing Act

Food AllergiesMun ChoJune 24, 2020pediatric nutritionist, relationship with food, food allergy, family nutritionComment

Why You Should Approach Fear With Curiosity Rather Than Pushing It Away Like It Is a Bad Thing

Food AllergiesMun ChoJune 17, 2020food allergy, family nutritionComment

If You Carry Epi-Pens, You Need a Training Device Too

Watching videos on how to use an epinephrine auto-injector may NOT be enough. Read our family’s story here.

The Chickpea Egg Substitute

Yes, you can use the liquid from canned chickpeas as an egg substitute. It can even be whipped!! Read more about baking and cooking with aquafaba here.

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