Question: Hi. My daughter is almost 5 years old and only very recently have I become aware of the term "super taster." It describes my daughter exactly. Since birth she eats very little and is super picky mostly due to an oversensitivity to texture and smell. I don't think it is a healthy idea to stay away from those foods because it would really limit her intake for the future. Is there any literature you can recommend on how to break the habits or sensitivities of a super … [Read more...]
Introducing foods to a food sensitive baby
Question: Can you give me some advice on introducing solids to my baby. She is 20 weeks old, breastfed, and has silent reflux. I commenced an elimination diet as I was convinced he also had an allergy/intolerance to something in my diet. I reduced my diet to lamb, turkey, zucchini, squash, potato, sweet potato, brown rice and rice products (rice milk, rice cakes, etc). I would really appreciate if could get some advice from you regarding introducing foods back into my diet. I have … [Read more...]
Food additives that cause reactions
What are the food additives and natural chemicals considered suspect in Australia, UK, USA, and Canadian research? Artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, some added natural colours, as well as naturally occurring salicylates, amines and monosodium glutamate. Many researchers exclude perfumes. Here I want to share some findings about added colours and flavours from over 20 years of practice in this area. The detail is presented in my thesis and in my book “Are you food sensitive?” I … [Read more...]
Fussy Baby – Feeding problems or baby’s crying
The book, Fussy Baby, can help you with feeding problems or babies crying Having a fussy baby is very distressing. Many parents with babies crying wonder what is happening. Being a fussy baby can be baby’s way of showing there is some problem. Thinking about just why the baby is fussy is the first step to solving the problem. The book Fussy Baby can show you how. Something about the food Do you think there is something about the food that the baby is not coping with? This happens in … [Read more...]
The new Fussy Baby book now available !
Fussy Baby written by specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian Joan Breakey clarifies the introduction of solids and food sensitivity, and reveals new information about eating development and supersensitivity. Fussy Baby will help you understand why your baby may be struggling and provides practical recommendations that you can do put into place immediately and start seeing results. You'll also discover preventive approaches so fussy babies are less likely to becoming fussy children. … [Read more...]
Fussy baby – What you haven’t heard about Introduction of Solids, Eating Development, and Food Sensitivity
The introduction of solids [IOS] to infants is quite a complex process. It involves helping a baby manage to move from relying totally on breast or formula milk to eventually relying totally on other food. Overall there are some general principles and then there are issues to consider as each baby is different. Check out Joan's new article for more information … [Read more...]