Sources of Calcium for a cow’s milk free diet
Why do we need calcium? This important mineral is the main component for bones and teeth. It is important to have an adequate amount of calcium throughout our lifespan....
Archive: Dietetics (children)
Paediatric Carbohydrate Free Meal Ideas
The aim of this diet sheet is to provide meal and snack ideas for children with diabetes who are required to have carbohydrate free meals prior to their appointment...
Eating and Drinking After Bowel Surgery
What to eat after bowel surgery: After you have had bowel surgery your doctor/surgeon will advise you when you can start eating and drinking again. It is usual to...
Weaning a baby with a food allergy/intolerance
If your baby has already been found to be allergic to a food e.g. cow’s milk, soya, we would suggest some extra guidelines when you introduce some other foods....
Shopping guide for cow’s milk-free foods and drinks
Allergy labelling and EU law When you are shopping for cow’s milk-free foods and drinks it is good to know that EU law states that all foods containing milk,...
Lactose intolerance
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is often confused with milk allergy. It happens when the sugar in milk, called lactose cannot be digested. A baby or a...
Eating out and travelling with an allergy resources
Allergy information cards and other products Allergy ‘chef cards’ These cards can be given to restaurant staff so they know about your food allergies when you’re eating out: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/food-allergy-chef-cards...
Dietary Management of Toddler Diarrhoea
What is Toddler Diarrhoea? Toddler diarrhoea is the most common cause of persistent diarrhoea in young children. Generally, it occurs between one and four years of age. It is...