What’s New: Milk, Egg Breakthrough

Researchers now believe that 75 per cent of kids allergic to dairy can actually tolerate milk – provided it has been extensively heated through baking. The same holds true for egg.

The Scoop On: Dairy-Free Chocolate

Once upon a time, the only way you could get a chocolate bar free of dairy was to make it yourself!  Companies are catching on that those with an allergy to dairy might still go for chocolate and we now have a few options.

Ask the Allergist: At Risk Baby

Dr. Susan Waserman gives advice on how to introduce cow’s milk to a baby with allergic parents.

Managing Milk and Egg Allergies

Milk and egg allergies mostly affect children. Since children usually become allergic to milk and egg as toddlers, there are extra precautions that need to be taken simply due to the age of the child. Very young children do tend to put everything within reach in the mouth, including their own hands.

Dairy Desensitization

The children in an Edmonton program are taking on dangerous dairy allergies – with milk. In the face of fears, side effects and setbacks, they show courage beyond their years. The rewards for success? Ice cream and a life without labels.

Ask the Dietitian: Substituting Milk & Egg

How can milk and egg be replaced while still gaining the nutritional benefits? Alisa Bar-Dayan answers.

Avoiding Milk at School

How to navigate school with dairy allergy.