Savvy Vegetarian Blog

Kid Friendly Healthy Diet for Food Allergies

Question for Savvy Vegetarian: 

Let me start by saying I am not a vegetarian, however my 20 month old daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs, and all nuts. I am concerned that there are several key nutrients she may be either low on or not getting, among them protein.
Her doctor recently suggested I add tofu to [...]

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Tags: allergens, food allergies, healthy diet, kids, minerals, non-vegetarian, nutrients, nutrition, protein, toddler, Tofu, vitamins

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Protein Foods To Eat With Multiple Food Allergies

 
Question for Savvy Vegetarian: 
I just found out that I am allergic to milk, egg whites, sesame seeds, peanuts, hazel nuts and macadamia nuts. I also have a yeast and soy intolerance.
So, what can I eat? I have found I like almond milk. – L. N.
  
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi L. N.,  Ouch! How inconvenient! I guess you’re [...]

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Tags: allergy, food allergy, plant food, protein, vegetarian, vegetarian diet, vegetarian protein

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Wanna Be Vegetarian Allergic To Nuts & Soy

Question for Savvy Vegetarian:
I’m interested in becoming a vegetarian but I’m allergic to soy and nuts so I want to know if there are other sources of protein available – R. S.
Savvy Vegetarian Advice:
Hi R. S,
Beans, lentils and whole grains would be your main sources of protein if you want to be egg and dairy [...]

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Tags: food allergies, nuts, protein, soy, vegetarian

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