Food Allergies - Battle Creek,MI

my daughter had the same problem.I just cooked meat and veggies that was good . eggs and milk are everywhere. Good luck

Organic eggs? But there's soy, rice, or almond milk available. I use almond milk exclusively. But stick to organic products.

Don't know if you shop at Whole Foods but they have a publication called "Living Without" that has lots of allergy-friendly recipes. Maybe you could just google the title and see if they have a web site.

The good news is that (due to ever increasing food allergies unfortunately) there are many wonderful food alternatives today. You may want to check your local book store for recipe books too. Our Whole Foods has an allergy-friendly item list (ask at customer service).

My child is allergic to eggs and dairy too (and a whole host of other foods). It's daunting at first but once you get your "repertoire" in place it gets much easier. And it's wonderful to see the constant sickness and stuffiness subside greatly. Makes it all worth it.

Good luck!

PS: For recipes that use eggs as "binders" (i.e., meatloaf) our Whole Foods has an item called "egg replacer." There are also other egg binder alternatives (just google it - sometimes it's trial and error).

Michelle gave you a great list, so I won't post mine:) My son has had the same allergies since 10 monthes, and he is almost 3 now. Becareful of Silk though. It is now processed in a factory that deals with milk. I personally don't give it to my son because of the presence of dairy. I use Meijers organic soy milk. The same with silk yogurt, I used coconut yogurt and he loves it. I would also highly recommend buying the this cookbook. http://www.dairyfreeeggfreekidpleasingcookbook.com/ It is cheap and has a ton of great recipes that both of my kids love!! For the egg, you can buy a substitute called enger-e. It is a potatoe based substitute, but it works great for baking. I make everythign with it and friends of mine can't tell the difference. If you need or want more food suggestion just send me a message and I'll give you my list:) Trust me, it will get better and easier! Oh and one more thing, you can buy things like bread in bulk when they are on sale, just put then in a 2 gallon ziploc bag and stick it in the freezer. I have a chest freezer, so when they are on sale I buy 10 loaves at a time. They thaw out great and taste the same as if they were fresh:)

P.S. If you have a Red Robins around you, they have a book that is just for people with allergies. The one I go to is awesome about no cross contamination. That is the only place I take my son and actually let him order off his menu. Other resturants, I have had troubles with. I also keep a little yellow 3x5 card with his epi pen that tells which fast food places he can eat at and what he can eat, just incase he is out without me and is hungry. You can also look on line at resturants websites to see allergy information. And fianlly, little ceasers is the only pizza place I have found that the crust is dairy and egg free. I have ordered him a baby pan, and watched them make it, making sure they washed their hands or changed their gloves so no cheese is in contact with it. I have done this a couple of times and have had no problems thus far:)

You have to become a label reader, research the topic at the library, they have lots of books that will help. I found I was allergic to milk when I was in my 30's, that was hard to come to terms with. I found that hot dogs have milk in them if they are not all beef (I always wondered why sometimes hot dogs would make my stomach hurt and sometimes it wouldn't). It was hard to find breads without milk and probably harder to find ones that also don't have eggs! You might go to a Jewish deli or food store, they have rules about not eating milk and eggs with other foods, so talking to someone at the store might help.
The good thing is that they do make substitutes now that she will be able to accept better at 2 than I did at 30 something. Soymilk, almond milk, tofutti (Ice cream substitute), etc. It's just going to mean that you have to think before you cook and feed her now and you will be researching constantly. Good luck!

You can switch to rice, or almond milk for most things. Eggs in baked items can be switched to adding a tablespoon or so of oil in place of the eggs. Check out health food stores for some great alternatives. It's hard to get use to the change at first, but you'll adapt in time. Think of it as a culinary adventure.

your grocery bill jst got larger wow. Um there is egg supplements ut not sure if he would still have an allergy to that. Um alot of gluetin free froods I believe have no milk and egg in them. Um I know you can substite with soy or something organic maybe. My biggest suggestion is see a nutritionist.

Hi L.,
My husband is diabetic and I have found that as long as you cook at home all is good. It's easy to use Rice milk or soy instead of cow's milk. We have totally switched because we are lactose intolerant. You can buy these cartons in bulk at Costco (if there is one near you) at a much cheaper cost than in the grocery store.

For example dinner: home cooked chicken, fresh vegetables, rice or potato and you are there for a well rounded meal. Applesauce or fruit. Also, in the grocery store there are "dumpling" noodles that are are eggless. I don't know about whether there is milk so you will have to read the package, but we have used these for years just trying to avoid cholesterol. They are very good.

Last, allergies......it's all about building immunity. Consider a good vitamin for your 2 year old to help do that. Here is a link:
http://healinghappens.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sk...

Also, consider (if you haven't already) switching all household cleaners. Here is a video that explains how they can contribute to asthma for example: http://content.shaklee.com/shaklee/flash/RealDirt/
And here is a website about the same: http://www.shaklee.net/healinghappens/getclean/index

Best of Luck getting your baby on track! You sound like a great Mom and I feel certain all will go well.
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L.,

If you make a lot of dinners that use a rue as the base for sauces, you can also make a rue with olive oil or canola oil. The big thing is to match equal parts fat with wheat flour. Then add in your liquid - I use chicken stock a lot, but you can also use water, juices, or other liquids. Experiment and see what works best for you.

If you want to make a pie for your 2-year old at some point, there is a great shortening available that is completely dairy-free. It is called Spectrum Organic All Vegetable Shortening. The ingredients are: Mechanically pressed organic palm oil. That's it!

Also, coconut oil is a solid at room temperature, but melts when heated gently. This oil could also be used to make pies or pie crusts and it has a sweet taste that lends itself well to desserts.

Egg Replacer: I use Orgran No Egg, Natural Egg Replacer. Ingredients: Potato starch, tapioca flour, vegetable gum (methylcellulose, calcium carbonate, citric acid). Remember, calcium can come from other foods so, if you are worried about the calcium coming from a dairy product, give the company a call to find out what the calcium is derived from. The customer service representative should be able to tell you right away.

Flax Meal can be used as an egg replacer. I have never tried it, but there should be a recipe on the Bob's Red Mill Flax Meal bag.

"babycakes" by Erin McKenna is a new baking book that is vegan and has a ton of recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, cup cakes, and turn overs that you can make at home. The recipes are tasty and easy to make. Some of the ingredients are expensive, but totally worth the investment and the treats are small so each batch makes a lot and the leftovers last a long time. =)

I haven't found a good "cheese" yet for substitutions, but you might want to ask your allergist if your two-year old is allergic to goat or sheep cheese and if that is a possibility as a substitute. But, some goat and sheep cheeses use cow dairy in the manufacturing process, so you would have to do some research before introducing it into your child's diet.

Good luck. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I have been working with my son's food intolerances for the last four years. Eventually you will find recipes that work for your family and your child. It just takes a bit of time and research. =)

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My son had a dairy allergy (but not egg). If you want my BIG list of DAIRY free stuff, feel free to send me a personal message and I'll send it to you.

Here's what I have that would apply to BOTH dairy and egg...

BIG TIP – Look at the bottom of the list of ingredients on packages. There is usually a brief list of allergens. If dairy and eggs are listed, you can quickly eliminate that product as a choice. BUT don’t rely on that. If it does NOT list dairy and egg, you still need to read all the ingredients, because some companies don’t consider dairy to be an allergen.

Milks –
I think soy is gross. I tried Rice milk but too starchy for me and doesn’t work well with baking (makes the food too crispy – seriously). I prefer Almond Milk (in the boxed milks on the dry goods aisle). Almond milk works great for cooking and doesn’t taste half bad in pinch if you are dying to eat cereal, though it’s a little sweet for my taste. I just use it in cooking.

Butter –
Earth Balance Original (yellow/tan/brown tub) – it’s really not bad – I add salt to it, though, when making toast or garlic bread with it. Double to check to make sure it has not eggs, though I can't think of why it would.

TIPS for Eating Out–
ask to speak to the manager – waiters get confused. Tell them you have a dairy and egg allergy and they will be very happy to help you. They have lists of ingredients and allergens and will often show you the list if necessary.

Make sure to ask that things are not cooked on the skillet with butter.

Chipotle has dairy in it – so don’t order anything with a chipotle spread

Salads – just use oil and balsamic vinegrette for dressing

I made a list on a little piece of paper and carry in my wallet in case I order fast food. You can look up a lot of restaraunt nutrition menus on line.

Be careful because dairy is present in the strangest foods - like hot dogs and french fries.

Good luck.

try Dr. McDougall's website: http://www.drmcdougall.com/

My friend just started a blog where she gives many recipes for food allergies. Her little one is allergic to many things. Check it out. It's helpful in many ways. She has 5 kids. http://www.greenandbitchy.blogspot.com/ There is a section on the side where you can click on info for food allergies.

Hi ~ I definitely know what you’re going through…it is a challenge..lots of reading & researching. My daughter is 5 years old & was diagnosed at 9 months w/milk allergy then eggs at 2 years old we have to carry benadryl & her epi pen...here's a list for you
Bread – Arnold Soft Family Bread (Meijer, Kroger, VGs & Walmart) ~ make my own bread crumbs
Nabisco Barnum's Animals Crackers
Mini Teddy Grahams
Nabisco Grahams Crackers
Wheat Thins
Margarine (Fleischmann's Unsalted Margarine) they are 2 different ones make sure it's the one w/the yellow & green box) (Meijer)
Aunt Millie's plan bagels or Thomas
Chef Boyardee Rice w/Chicken & Vegetables (micowave bowl) (Walmart)
Zen Soy Chocolate Puddling (Kroger, Whole Foods or Health food store)...
Silk Soy Yogurt
Tofutti Cream Cheese
Tofutti Cheese Slices
Tofutti Sour Cream
Cherrybrook Kitchen sold at Kroger, Whole Foods or www.cherrybrookkitchen.com) for you baked goods such as pancakes, brownies, cakes, cookies all free of dairy & eggs also Gluten free
Tyson Chicken nuggets
Ore Ida fries
McCain's fries or smilie face potatoes
Tofutti Cuties Ice cream sandwiches (Whole Foods or Kroger) (tofutti.com)
Ian's French toast sticks (VG's or Whole Foods)
Ian's Fish Sticks (VG's or Whole Foods)
Van's Gourmet Waffles (Original or Blueberry) (Whole Foods, Meijer, Kroger or VG's)
Jello
Sloppy Joes
Applesauce
Motts apple juice
aunt millie's hotdog & hamburger buns
Costco hotdog & hamburger buns
Turkey burgers (Costco or Jennie O - there are 2 different
ones it's the one w/the green writing)
hebrew national hotdogs
pillsbury original cresecent rolls
Pillsbury classic pizza crust
Ragu Original/Homestyle Pizza Sauce
Turkey bacon
of course fruits & veggies my daugher loves the mini/snack size carrots (smaller than the bag carrots)
as far as eating out...we have yet to order anything at a restaurant for her to eat; as I'm not comfortable doing so since I'm not in the kitchen & I worry about cross contamination; this is where the chef boyardee chicken & rice bowl comes in handy; I've also made fries & chicken nuggets ahead of time. Sorry I know this is a long post; so feel free to email me ____@____.com this helps.
Kraft Shake n' Bake Original Extra Crispy this is great for making your own chicken nuggets as well as breading for chicken & pork chops,
Ritz Crackers ~ I also use these for breading
Ragu spaghetti sauce (Sauteed Onion & Garlic or Chopped Tomato, Olive Oil & Garlic) Gerber Graduates Juice Treats (Fruit Medley) these are like gummis,
Gerber Graduates Fruit Strips,
Cereal –
Rice Krispies ~ I also use these for pork chops & chicken instead of shake n’ bake
Kellogg's Honey Smacks
Lucky Charms
Froot Loops
Cap N Crunch
Kellogg's Strawberry
Frosted pop tarts,
Nabisco Chicken in a Biskit Original Crackers
musselman's apple sauce in the little snack cups &
del monte fruit cups
Kraft Italian dressing (just the regular dressing - i know there's house & some others)
Kraft original BBQ sauce.
Meijer Naturals Pancake mix, brownie, cookie mix
Hungry Jack Original Syrup
Maple Syrup

I don't know if you buy the silk soymilk but kroger & walmart both carry little juice box size (3 to a pack) of the silk soy vanilla & chocolate both can be found in their speciality isle (non refigerated) these are great for when you out & about because they don't have to be refigerated (i wouldn't leave them in a hot car or anything - avoid extreme temp changes) also be very careful of "soy cheese" tofutti brand has one that I know is safe but others have milk protein also be careful of medications that may contain "dairy" lactose...if you need a multi vitamin the gummies vitamins by nature smart is safe I found the chewables contain milk. Let me know if you have any questions ;0) If you want to give me your email I can send you a couple of recipes (simple everyday stuff on hand)
Also I know that if you have pans w/the coating & if they are scratched (even
after being washed) a little bit of food (sauces, juices etc.) can be in the scratches causing cross containmination. I purchased a couple extra pans just for the purpose of cooking "safe" foods for her. Again, sorry for the extremely loooong post.

Always, Always double check ingredients even if it’s something you’ve bought a thousand times. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be more than happy to help! M.

Updated

L. ~ I also thought this might be helpful if you don't already have this...

MILK ALLERGY

the following items listed as an ingredient in a food, it will not be milk-free:
Butters: artificial butter, artificial butter flavor, butter, butter extract, butter fat, butter flavored oil, butter solids, dairy butter, natural butter, natural butter flavor, whipped butter

Casein & caseinates: ammonium caseinate, calcium caseinate, magnesium caseinate, potassium caseinate, sodium caseinate, hydrolyzed casein, iron caseinate, zinc caseinate

Cheese: cheese (all types), cheese flavor (artificial and natural), cheese food, cottage cheese, cream cheese, imitation cheese, vegetarian cheeses with casein

Cream, whipped cream
Curds
Custard
Dairy product solids
Galactose
Ghee
Half & Half

Hydrolysates: casein hydrolysate, milk protein hydrolysate, protein hydrolysate, whey hydrolysate, whey protein hydrolysate

Ice cream, ice milk, sherbet
Lactalbumin, lactalbumin phosphate
Lactate solids
Lactyc yeast
Lactitol monohydrate
Lactoglobulin
Lactose
Lactulose

Milk: Acidophilus milk, buttermilk, buttermilk blend, buttermilk solids, cultured milk, condensed milk, dried milk, dry milk solids (DMS), evaporated milk, fat-free milk, fully cream milk powder, goat’s milk, low-fat milk, malted milk, milk derivative, milk powder, milk protein, milk solids, milk solid pastes, non-fat dry milk, non-fat milk, non-fat milk solids, pasteurized milk, powdered milk, sheep’s milk, skim milk, skim milk powder, sour milk, sour milk solids, sweet cream buttermilk powder, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened condensed skim milk, whole milk, 1% milk, 2% milk.

Milk fat, anhydrous milk fat

Nisin preparation
Nougat
Pudding
Quark
Recaldent
Renned, rennet casein
Simplesse (fat replacer)
Sour cream, sour cream solids, imitation sour cream

Whey: Acid whey, cured whey, delactosed whey, demineralized whey, hydrolyzed whey, powdered whey, reduced mineral whey, sweet dairy whey, whey, whey protein, whey protein concentrate, whey powder, whey solids

Yogurt (regular or frozen), yogurt powder
Possible sources of milk:

Natural flavoring
Flavoring
Caramel flavoring
High protein flour
Lactic acid (usually not a problem)
Lactic acid starter culture
"Non-dairy" products may contain casein.
Rice cheese
Soy cheese
Also avoid products that have an advisory label that indicates that the product MAY contain milk or that is processed on shared equipment.

EGG ALLERGY
What does an egg allergy mean?

Egg allergy is usually mild, but in rare cases can trigger anaphylaxis.

If you see any of the following items listed as an ingredient in a food label indicate the presence of egg protein, it will not be egg-free:

Albumin
Apovitellin
Cholesterol free egg substitute (e.g. Eggbeaters)
Dried egg solids, dried egg
Egg, egg white, egg yolk
Egg wash
Eggnog
Fat substitutes
Globulin
Livetin
Lysozyme
Mayonnaise
Meringue, meringue powder
Ovalbumin
Ovoglobulin
Ovomucin
Ovomucoid
Ovotransferrin
Ovovitelia
Ovovitellin
Powdered eggs
Silici albuminate
Simplesse
Trailblazer
Vitellin
Whole egg

May contain egg:

Artificial flavoring
Lecithin
Natural flavoring
Nougat

Also avoid products that have an advisory label that indicates that the product MAY contain egg or that is processed on shared equipment.

l'll pass along my recipe blog (most everything is vegan). martasrecipes.blogspot.com and another GREAT vegan website fatfreevegan.com.

When cooking with things like soymilk, be sure to buy the unsweetened type or you'll have to add more salt to balance the cane juice. (silk brand is dark green for unsweetened). Also be ware of soy cheeses as they contain casein which is the protein from milk and if he has an allergy it would be a problem. Health food stores carry vegan cheeses, they will be labeled vegan.

Good luck, it isn't as hard as it seems. :)

Several suggestions. Read every food label and look up any word you are unfamiliar with. Words such as whey actually indicate there is milk in the food. Also, if the allergy is life threatening, do not allow those products in your house. If it is not, just make sure anyone having these products consume them away from your child and that they rinse the dish or glass before setting them in the sink or dishwasher. And have them wash their hands. The biggest problem I have had with my own allergies and those of my children is when people bring food to your house or when you eat at their house. People "forget" that they may have used something your child could be allergic to when they made the dish. Once my sister gave us cookies that were plain sugar cookies with frosting. I was so glad that I was able to detect the almond extract she used in the frosting with the first bite and tell my children not to eat any cookies (nut allergies for all). Easily solved problem though. When someone asks what to bring tell them juices, soda (if you serve it), bagged salad (you provide milk and egg free dressings), whole fruit (like banana and strawberries) for use in soy or rice milk smoothies, and foods you know that almost no one ever uses milk or eggs in like baked beans or relish trays. Gently remind them of the allergies. And beware of pasta dishes. Homemade pasta sauce is frequently made without cheese, but jarred or canned usually has it in it and many people do not read the label so when asked if there is milk or milk products they will answer no. This is not being mean or anything, they just really don't know. I know that this all sounds a bit overwhelming at first, but your childs safety and well being come first and you will find a way to watch over their allergies. And always give your child an allowed treat if they turn down an offer of a cookie or treat from someone, such as a neighbor, that they do not know what is in it. It is never to early to teach them not to eat anything not approved by mom. On my daughters first day of middle school she purchased a bottle of a fruit smoothie. She had a horrilbe reaction with her tongue and lips swelling from one drink because she did not know that guava was a "tropical" fruit (a bad allergy for her). I had warned her again and again. She is very careful now. Good luck to you. This is doable with good surveilence (sp?) of your childs diet.

I don't have any advice on how to cook but I know if you google something like 'receipe's for milk and egg allergies' it will bring up websites dedicated to allergies and you should be able to get some interesting cooking ideas.

Good luck