All children are at risk of developing food allergies. If you think this is someone else’s problem, think again. You don’t want to roll the dice and avoid food allergens. Common food allergens like milk, egg, nuts, and sesame are naturally nutritious, from diverse food groups and are typically high in protein and fiber all of which support a healthy gut microbiome.
If you suspect your child may have a higher chance of a food allergy (e.g. your child has severe eczema and or egg allergy), talk to your doctor about how to get allergens in the diet safely. For example, allergy testing or even a food challenge with an allergist the first time you feed certain allergens may be a good idea.
“All kids are considered at risk. We can train the immune system while it’s still developing.” -- Professor David Fleischer, Children's Hospital Colorado Section Head, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
