Parents of children wirth allergies

[vancouvergirl]

You know we need to support each other! Come share struggles and more importanly solutions. Recipes that work, resources that helped, you name it.

vancouvergirl
DD: age 7. Allergies: nuts, dairy, seafood, sesame
DS: age 3. Allergies: nuts, dairy, seafood, sesame, soy, peas
DD: age 3. Allergies: nuts, seafood, dairy

Stars
DS: age 2 1/2. Allergies: wheat, soy, eggs, milk, peanuts, fish

sem426
DD. Allergies: egg whites, peanuts (avoidiing all nuts and seeds for now, although she hasn't been tested for those yet)

Cookie777
DS: age 1. Allergies: wheat? corn? dairy?

[vancouvergirl]

I have been relying heavily on Ellen Abraham's Simple Treats, a Wheat-free Dairy-free Guide to Scrumptious Baked Goods. http://www.amazon.ca/Simple-Treats-Wheat-Free-Dairy-Free-Scrumptious/dp/1570671370/sr=1-1/qid=1170187388/ref=sr_1_1/701-4966201-9317144?ie=UTF8&s=books

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

2 or 3 very ripe bananas
3/4 cup carob or chocolate chips
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup soymilk (we use rice milk)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup sucanat
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil your muffin tins or bread pan, as this was originally a bread recipe.

In a small bowl, mash bananas then add chips, oil, syrup, milk, vinegar and vanilla.

In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk wet into dry without overworking. Spoon into muffin tins or pour into bread pan. If bread, bake for 40 minutes, rotate pan and bake for another 40 minutes. If muffins, figure out what works for you; perhaps 25 minutes.

[stars]

I would LOVE to join your thread. I see posts in parenting from time to time but no thread has ever been started. Would love to chat with other mommies that are dealing with food allergies. Gonna also check out that cookbook, I need help bigtime. Thanks.

DS: age 2 1/2 Allergies: Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Fish

[emschwar]

There's a thread in 0-18m about allergies. http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10196&highlight=allergies

I don't see any problem with both threads existing, but you might find information there too. :)

[vancouvergirl]

There's a thread in 0-18m about allergies. http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10196&highlight=allergies

I don't see any problem with both threads existing, but you might find information there too. :)

Thanks for the link, emschwar. I was thinking the same. The other is geared toward babies with allergies and is a substantial resource; this will place the focus on solutions to menu planning, birthday parties, school policies, sending children with allergies out into the world, and so on.

[stars]

In search of a wheat/dairy free yummy cookie that I can make for my DS.

He has been eating the Healthy Times Maple Arrowroot cookies up until now and I think he is sick of them.

Any input would be great.

[sem426]

hi- this is a great idea.

DD- allergic to egg whites, peanuts (avoidiing all nuts and seeds for now, although she hasn't been tested for those yet)

DD has this awful rash on her face and i'm actually going to call the allergist today and try to get an appt bc i think it's a reaction to something. i can't figure out what though, since she hasn't had anything new introduced recently. she has bad eczema as well and unfortunately, it usually appears on her face. it breaks my heart.

looking forward to getting support, recipes and guidance from you ladies!

i'm going to post a link to this thread in the other allergy thread so others can come and join.

[vancouvergirl]

In search of a wheat/dairy free yummy cookie that I can make for my DS.

Hi Stars, I have made these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies countless times.

1/4 canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup oat flour
1/2 cup raisins

Cream oil, honey and vanilla in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Drop by teaspoons onto oiled or non-stick cookie sheet and bake for ~12 minutes @ 350 degrees.

Notes: I used to make this with soy margarine instead of oil for my daughter. The recipe calls for either. I typically double the recipe because they keep well for a few days and the grown-ups like them too!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, take 2:

1 1/2 cups rolled oats, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup barley flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degress. Process 3/4 cup of the oats in a processor or blender until the consistency is like coarse flour. In a small bowl, mix the oil, syrup and vanilla. In a large bowl, mix the ground oats, remaining 3/4 cup oats, raisins, flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt. Mix in wet ingredients.
Scoop out heaping tbsps onto well-oiled or parchment-lined cookie sheets. Flaten the cookies slightly. Bake for ~17 minutes, rotating the sheet half way through. Take out to cool on sheets for 5 minutes once they are golden brown around the edges.

Note: For Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, substitute 1 cup chocolate chips for the raisins.

[vancouvergirl]

Welcome sem426! Thanks for posting this link in the other thread. I will keep track of all of us in the first post as I've seen other threads do. Question: Do you all think we're in the correct forum? There was recently a reconfiguration after I started this.

Keep us updated on your DD, sem426.

[Cookie777]

Hello! Jumping in here.

Pretty sure that my son is sensitive to wheat, as am I. He hasn't been tested but I'm nursing & if I cheat I can tell it affects him as well. (Dark circles, irritability, lethargy) Plus we are the same blood type, although I'm RH- & he's RH+, and I firmly believe in the blood type diet (theory).

For now he (Brandon) does not get anything wheat or with glutens. I think he may even be more sensitive to Oatmeal than I am. Recently when I ate some, he pooped very soon after, very runny & was so acidic it burned his little bum within a couple minutes. :(

So definitely at this point wheat & glutens are out. Oatmeal is questionable. Corn is also on the radar as something to watch. I was recently eating (probably too much) tortilla chips, as was he... and the same issue w/ overly acidic poop.

No reason to suspect much of anything else.. I think too much dairy bothers him some (from me, he still won't eat any)..but we'll have to see for sure in the future.

Anyway, nice to meet you all & look forward to discussing food allergies & possible issues related to them. :)

[vancouvergirl]

Hi there!


...Plus we are the same blood type, although I'm RH- & he's RH+, and I firmly believe in the blood type diet (theory)...

What's this theory all about? Do you have a link to some info on it? Thanks.

[Cookie777]

Hi! :)

The Blood Type Diet says that there are certain foods that are the most compatible with each blood type. It categorizes food for each type into "Highly Beneficial" "Neutral" & "Avoid". For example, for O's, beef is highly beneficial, chicken/poultry is neutral, pork should be avoided. And as far as grains for O's, there are only a couple I think that are ok. The rest should all be avoided. Wheat is terrible for O's.

There are a bunch of books by the main Dr. who created it. Dr. D'Adamo.


So what is the theory?

Prepare to be blinded by science! Dr D’Adamo believes our blood group determines how our bodies deal with different nutrients. His theory is based on the idea that each blood group has its own unique antigen marker (a substance that the body recognises as being alien) and this marker reacts badly with certain foods, leading to all sorts of potential health problems. Furthermore, Dr D’Adamo believes that levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes are linked with your blood type. Consequently, he says, by following a diet designed specifically for your blood type, your body digests and absorbs food more efficiently, with the result that you lose weight.



But here’s where the theory becomes even more weird and wonderful. Dr D’Adamo believes that because blood types evolved at different times throughout history, we should eat a diet based on the types of foods our ancestors typically ate at the time when our blood type was first recognised!
When did the blood types evolve?

Blood Group O was the first blood type to be identified, although how we know this is anyone’s guess – we’re talking about our hunter-gatherer ancestors who were around in 50,000 B.C! Nevertheless, Dr D’Adamo believes because our type O ancestors survived and thrived on a high-protein, meat-based diet, that’s the type of diet blood group Os should follow in the 21st century.



Next came the emergence of blood type A, sometime around 15,000 B.C! By this time, our ancestors’ hunter-gathering days were over and instead they started to settle into farming-type communities. The creation of blood type A around this time meant our ancestors did well on a vegetarian-based diet. And again, Dr D’Adamo recommends that blood group A’s should today follow a veggie diet.



Blood type B supposedly evolved around 10,000 B.C thanks to our nomadic ancestors. They left their farms and started wandering the land, constantly moving from place to place. Consequently, Dr D'Adamo's theory goes, blood group B’s today can get away with eating a varied diet that consists of most foods including meat, dairy, grains and vegetables.



Finally, came blood type AB, which evolved just 1,000 years ago! Dr D'Adamo thinks this blood type helped our ancestors make the transition to modern times. Meaning that people with blood group AB can eat a mixture of the foods suitable for both blood group A and blood group B.
That gives me a good idea, but can you be more specific about what you can and can’t eat?

Each of the four blood types has a detailed list of foods that should be avoided and those that can be included. Here’s the lowdown…
Blood Group O

This is the most common blood group in the UK. Dr D’Adamo says that our digestive tract retains the memory of ancient times, and so type Os need to eat a typical hunter-gatherer type diet. In other words, type Os should follow a high-protein, low-carb diet with lots of meat and fish but no dairy products, wheat or grains.



If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is – the diet recommended for people with blood type O is simply a variation on many of the typical high-protein, low-carb diets that are currently popular, such as the Atkins diet. Foods you can eat freely include meat, fish and olive oil; foods you can eat in moderation include eggs, nuts, seeds, certain vegetables and fruits; and foods to avoid include dairy products, beans, cereals, bread, pasta and rice. To complement your food intake, Dr D’Adamo recommends lots of vigorous aerobic exercise such as aerobics and running – just like our hunter-gatherer ancestors did!
Blood Group A

This is the second most common blood type in the UK. Again according to Dr D'Adamo, digestive system is apparently very good at remembering that our ancestors had settled, farming lifestyles, which included eating lots of grains and vegetables but little meat. Consequently, blood type A’s should follow a vegetarian diet but still avoid dairy products. This means nuts, seeds, beans, cereals, pasta, rice, fruit and veg are all on the ‘to eat’ list. Meanwhile, calming exercises are thought to be best for blood type A’s such as yoga or golf.
Blood Group B

Only one person in 10 has blood type B – a real shame when you consider this blood group has the least dietary restrictions! As our type B ancestors were able to thrive on all sorts of foods, thanks to all that travelling, very few foods need to be avoided and this is the closest you’ll get to a healthy, balanced diet from Dr D'Adamo. The only foods that need to be avoided are processed foods, although nuts and seeds aren’t recommended and only small amounts of carb-rich foods should be eaten. When it comes to exercise, Dr D’Adamo recommends activities that have mental component, such as hiking, tennis and swimming – clearly our ancestors did a lot of thinking while they were walking!
Blood Group AB

People with this rare blood type should eat a combination of the foods recommended for blood groups A and B. Somewhat confusing when type B allows you to eat most foods, while type A suggests a vegetarian diet! Dr D’Adamo gets around this by suggesting that type ABs follow a veggie diet most of the time with some meat, fish and dairy products occasionally. It’s the same when it comes to exercise too – blood type ABs should combine calming exercises with moderately intense activities.

Dadamo.Com (http://www.dadamo.com/)

Wikipedia/Peter_D'Adamo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_D'Adamo)

Of course some Dr.'s don't agree with it but that's typical of just about any diet. Anyway, hope that info helps. :)

[vancouvergirl]

Whoa, interesting!

I'm not sure I have my children's blood type documented. :confused:

[Cookie777]

Probably a lot of parents don't actually. The only reason I know my son's blood type is because since I'm RH Negative, they had to test his blood immediately after he was born to see if I needed another RhoGam shot. I did since he's RH Positive.

Do you know both you & your husbands blood types? You may be able to figure your sons by that or atleast narrow it down.