Dairy Free

How to set yourself up for success when you are new to dairy free

How to set yourself up for success when you are new to dairy free

Over the years, not only have I been on several forms of an elimination diet, I have also worked with hundreds of moms going through the same thing. I’ve learned a lot, I see moms struggle, and I see moms thrive. Here’s what I’ve learned […]

Choosing the right food(s) to eliminate and why it might not be the next right step

Choosing the right food(s) to eliminate and why it might not be the next right step

I’ve been dairy free for x amount of time, baby got a little better but still has [insert symptoms here]. What should I eliminate next? I literally cannot tell you. Sure, soy and dairy have a high cross-reactivity rate. Sure, eggs and gluten are highly […]

Optimizing your breast milk

Optimizing your breast milk

I get asked a lot about what mom should eat to make her breastmilk fattier to help baby grow & gain weight. First of all, breastmilk is freaking amazing, your body is amazing, and your baby is amazing.  Your milk is everything your baby needs. […]

7 Steps to feel GOOD on an elimination diet

7 Steps to feel GOOD on an elimination diet

I hear it all the time: You feel burdened by your diet.You feel left out by your food restrictions.You never know what to eat so barely eat anything. It’s HARD. We aren’t going to pretend that it’s not. BUT even though it’s hard, it doesn’t […]

How to Save Time & Money While Eating Dairy Free

How to Save Time & Money While Eating Dairy Free

Do you spend FOREVER reading labels at the grocery store searching for dairy free or allergen-friendly foods? Stressed out about if something is safe or not? Have you noticed your grocery bill go up since going dairy free? There is a simple solution to save […]

Dairy Free – should you eliminate soy too?

Dairy Free – should you eliminate soy too?

What’s the deal with soy & dairy? Why do so many doctors suggest going soy free along with  dairy free? With any sort of reaction to a food, it’s the protein in the food that we are reacting to. Dairy proteins are casein & whey. […]

Are you eating the right things? – Part II

Are you eating the right things? – Part II

Last week, we went over some basics of getting the right macronutrients (protein-carbs-fat) in your diet. I covered some excellent foods to include in your diet and why it’s important to find the balance that works for you. Now I want to dive into two […]

Signs & symptoms you aren’t eating enough – and how to fix it

Signs & symptoms you aren’t eating enough – and how to fix it

Food is powerful – you’ve probably seen the negative effects of certain foods on your baby, which is why you’ve started experimenting with eliminating foods from your diet in the first place.  Food is also life & health giving and has the power to make […]

Milk and nutrition for dairy free toddlers

Milk and nutrition for dairy free toddlers

One question I get asked all the time is what kind of milk should I offer my baby now that I’m thinking about weaning and/or they are over 1? In response to this, I always ask – why do you want to offer milk?   […]

Eating a Balanced Diet without Dairy

Eating a Balanced Diet without Dairy

If you’re like most people in my generation, you’ve probably grown up with the idea that dairy is an important part of a balanced diet. This is a belief that I will help you bust through. In fact, there are many traditional cultures that don’t […]