Food Allergies and the Holidays
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Holiday meals are usually elaborate affairs — a lot of delicious entrees, side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Many holiday activities center around food as well — baking cookies, gingerbread men and making gingerbread houses. When your child has a food allergy, it can make the holiday a bit more stressful. You want to be able to offer your child fun and delicious options while still keeping him safe.
When it comes to meals, there are a few ways to help keep your child with food allergies happy and safe this holiday. You probably know how to make delicious, allergy-safe meals in your own home, but how about school events or visiting relatives and friends? Here are a few tips to help keep your child safe:
When it comes to holiday fun, here are few safe and non-food related activities you can do with your child:
Contributed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello, MD
Categories: Weekly Health Tips, Food Allergies
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