It is true; I started this blog for a college course assignment. I am grateful that I was required to do so because it is something I had been thinking about doing for a long time. My story of how I came to be a Dietetic student is paved with the reason I am so interested in blogging about this topic... food allergies!
In March of 2008, only 6 days after my son was born, he woke up covered in bloody vomit. After rushing him to the emergency room, followed by a transfer to a children's hospital, and then a barrage of testing, I received the news. My baby, Jack, was severely milk protein intolerant.
In March of 2008, only 6 days after my son was born, he woke up covered in bloody vomit. After rushing him to the emergency room, followed by a transfer to a children's hospital, and then a barrage of testing, I received the news. My baby, Jack, was severely milk protein intolerant.
Confused because I had only ever breastfed him, I came to find out that any milk proteins I ingested were transferred to my son through my own milk, making him ill. I had a choice to make; either try a soy-based, prescription baby formula, or remove all milk proteins from my diet and exclusively breastfeed. I chose the latter, and after 2 1/2 years of breastfeeding, my son finally outgrew his milk protein intolerance.
Fast forward to 2011. I was working as a manager of dining services for a local university. With 15 students that had varying food allergies, I became the go-to person on the staff to make sure that these young folks could safely eat while away at school. I tackled everything from Celiac disease to severe shellfish anaphalaxis and everything in between. I quickly realized my passion for helping those with food allergies eat safely, and deliciously, every single day.
I hope you come back to my blog weekly to read about some of my findings on this journey towards Registered Dietitian. You will see some tips and tricks to reading labels, learn about some chain restaurants making strides in this area, as well as some delicious recipes for different allergen types. Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated!
Fast forward to 2011. I was working as a manager of dining services for a local university. With 15 students that had varying food allergies, I became the go-to person on the staff to make sure that these young folks could safely eat while away at school. I tackled everything from Celiac disease to severe shellfish anaphalaxis and everything in between. I quickly realized my passion for helping those with food allergies eat safely, and deliciously, every single day.
I hope you come back to my blog weekly to read about some of my findings on this journey towards Registered Dietitian. You will see some tips and tricks to reading labels, learn about some chain restaurants making strides in this area, as well as some delicious recipes for different allergen types. Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated!
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