Comments on: Food-Allergy Challenge: Putting Comfort Food Back on the Menu

By: kelly

kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:53:09 +0000

ooh that looks yummy! unfortunately, most of the rice pastas are made of brown rice…and joshua reacts to brown rice…but not white. he is also allergic to soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, assorted veggies and fruits…etc, etc, etc…lol….the only pasta we’ve found is the asian rice noodles…but they’re soooo small!!! you CAN make your own “sunbutter” with a food processor…just takes time…but as does everything else with these kiddos. freeze dried fruits are a big hit in this house! the “brothers all natural” brand is esp. good, and you can order online! perfect for toddlers!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:11:56 +0000

I do not suggest cashew butter as a substitute, you can find many references on the web that allergic reactions to cashew is worse than peanut! I thought eating cashew butter during breast feeding was a safe alternative, and now my child is severely allergic to cashews and required emergency medical treatment! So please stay away from the cashews! I loathe to think what would happen if parents started packing cb&j’s at her school thinking it was ok.

By: Sean Kelley

Sean Kelley — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:01:28 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions. We haven’t found Annies Rice Pasta yet.

Unfortunately, Graeme’s allergic to soy. He doesn’t seem to be all that interested in sunflower seed butter, besides smearing it in his hair.

Great suggestions though!

By: truefeather77

truefeather77 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:02:40 +0000

Another you can try: Soy butter from Trader Joe’s. It’s VERY yummy, and practically indistinguishable in taste. Also I’m convinced a lot of allergic reactions are being caused by *carrageenan*, a thickener and texturizer made from SEAWEED. They’re putting it in deli meats, ice cream, dairy products, toothpastes, etc., and I think it’s making people sick all over the country. Not sufficiently tested, but used everywhere, anyway.

By: caz

caz — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:13:57 +0000

if your son is allergic to peanuts but not nuts try using Cashew butter, I think it might taste even better than peanut butter if that’s even possible.

A lot of children allergic to peanuts aren’t allergic to nuts and vice-versa but some react violently to both.

I understand the hassle of not being able to buy convenience foods, I’m dangerously allergic to basil and this popular herb often isn’t even listed – it just says ‘herbs’ or ’spices’

By: cindy

cindy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:28:58 +0000

have you tried Annie’s Rice pasta mac n cheese? also, good substitute for PB is sunbutter & jelly on buttered bread.

By: Sean Kelley

Sean Kelley — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:06:26 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions! In fact the photo above is from our local Publix. It’s strange, we’ve had luck at that Publix and at Wal-Mart on some products, but in both cases the selection of allergen-free food products is pretty small.

We’ve been using Sunbutter, which is okay. I can’t live without my PB&Js so I’ve been eating it. But I’m still having big challenges on baking. Tapioca flour is no substitute for real wheat-based bread!

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:43:15 +0000

For PB&J substitute, I recommend getting Sunbutter on your next trip out to Whole Foods. It is made from sunflower seeds and is really yummy. You can buy it smooth or crunchy. I would recommend smooth. My daughter eats it everyday and my son, 18 months and severly allergic to peanuts eats it from a spoon its so good.

I have never tried SoyButter. I’m Healthy brand is made in peanut/tree nut free facility and is shipped in peanut/tree nut free trucks

Good Luck!

By: Libby

Libby — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:08:56 +0000

I went to my cupboard and grabbed a jar of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter and Sunbutter, which is made from sunflower seeds. (What are they doing in my cupboard? My 4yo son is allergic to peanuts, shellfish, eggs, cows milk, goats milk, and beef. So I feel your pain!) Neither of them contain corn and both of them are made in peanut free facilities. We’ve also used Soy Wonder, but I don’t have a jar on hand.

Also, I see from your profile you are in Alabama, which has Publix stores. We get their store brand rice cakes, in the Plain and Lightly Salted flavors, which are safe.

Good luck!