Healthy Habits: Food Allergies and Nutrition

Almost 6 million U.S. children have a food allergy. That’s equivalent to two kids in every classroom!  So, what does this mean for feeding your children and approaching potential allergies? The latest research shows it is important to be proactive in incorporating common foods like peanut and egg as soon as infants are safely tolerating solids, and including them in the diet consistently. Now, there is a first of its kind approach to help your child’s body get to know and stay accustomed to the foods responsible for 90% of food allergies.

With the rates of some food allergies doubling every 10 years, Before Brands, Inc. is launching SpoonfulOne™ Daily Food Mix-In, a patented daily dietary supplement and practical way for parents to gently prepare their child’s immune system to recognize common foods as safe, BEFORE foods become allergens.  Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson is a well-known pediatrician and mother who is a prevention-focused child health advocate. She’s available via satellite to discuss:

●      A proactive approach to the risk of food allergy and early nutrition which is particularly topical in light of the FDA's recent statement recognizing the role of early peanut consumption in peanut allergy prevention

●      “The Big 8” (which cause 90% of food allergies): what they are and how to be proactive for your future

●      What science reveals about exposure to potential allergens early and consistently

●      Emerging research on the role of dietary diversity, especially with highly allergenic foods

Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP: Pediatrician and author Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson is a prominent advocate of evidence-based medicine and prevention. She has been working to revolutionize health communications by using social and digital media to bridge the gap between parents and doctors. Dr. Swanson founded Digital Health at Seattle Children’s in 2013, leading a team in innovation by testing and creating new digital tools to leverage the wisdom of patients, families and providers. A graduate in Psychology from Kenyon College, Dr. Swanson earned an MD and MBE (Master's in Bioethics) at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Seattle Children’s Hospital. As Chief Medical Officer for Before Brands, Dr. Swanson is leading efforts to foster conversations around the importance of early and consistent inclusion of potential allergens in the diet. She is an executive committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communications and Media, is on the Board of Advisors for Parents magazine, and is a platinum fellow on the board for the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media and is a practicing pediatrician with The Everett Clinic. Her first book, Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in Parenting, Child Health, and Work-Life Balance was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in March, 2014 and is a Gold Award Recipient of the Mom’s Choice Awards.

Courtesy: SpoonfulOne™