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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.
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Lactose is the sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is when the small intestine does not make enough of the enzyme lactase needed to break down the lactose so it can be used for energy. If it is not properly broken down, it becomes food for the bacteria living in the large intestine or colon. That can cause gas, pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhea. To learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis Keep Reading >>
Move over, peanuts: Milk allergy more common in kids, study says Milk is the most common food allergy for children under 5, but a new study says many cases are not diagnosed and parents are unprepared. By Avichai Scher Peanuts get a lot of attention, but the most common food allergy for kids under 5? Milk. In a study released on Friday, researchers found that milk allergy affects over Keep Reading >>
Here's What Registered Dietitians Really Think About Oat Milk's Nutrition Profile by Theresa Tamkins, BuzzFeed What is oat milk? Oat milk seemed to make a dramatic debut in the last year, winning hardcore fans among vegans, the allergy-prone, the lactose intolerant, and other people who don't eat dairy. Other popular nondairy alternatives include soy and almond milks, of course, as well Keep Reading >>
5 Signs Your Picky Child Isn't Getting Enough Nutrients & You Need To See A Doc By Jacqueline Burt Cote There's a reason why foods like buttered noodles and chicken fingers are clichéd children's menu staples: Lots of kids aren't particularly open-minded when it comes to eating, and some of them are downright picky. But as common as this behavior can be, it's also a little scary for parents. Keep Reading >>
Real Food Formula News The benefits of using real food blends with our kids either orally or via tube cannot be denied. Abbott and Nestle have now jumped on the band wagon of real food formulas. Abbott has developed a new formula called Pediasure Harvest and Nestle has improved Compleat Pediatric which is now Compleat Organic Blends. I have not tasted or used these products yet but will report Keep Reading >>
EAT from Nutraphagia by Tia Bagan When I came up with the idea for a delicious, high-calorie snack, one word came to mind: joy. As a certified speech language pathologist, I had watched countless patients and their families struggle to find food that not only fed the body, but also the spirit. Sure, food is a source of nutrition, but done right, it delights us and connects us. It’s a way Keep Reading >>
I am writing this post to say thank you to Vitamix for their generous program supporting the feeding needs of children. There is no question that there is a growing interest and trend for higher quality food with less additives. We are getting more requests from families to make their own tube feeding formulas and homemade purees. Research supports the benefits of a home made blenderized tube Keep Reading >>
Why do we use purees in feeding therapy? To improve intake of food with an easy texture. To stimulate midline and lateral tongue movement (pre-exercise for chewing) To introduce new textures and flavors in an easy to manipulate form. This post is inspired by my latest trainee who said one of her take home messages after spending this past week with our feeding team was the benefits Keep Reading >>