Today’s episode is going to answer a lot of questions I get from you all on the topic of food allergies. It feels like every family is struggling with this in some way today, and a lot of parents are asking: what in the world is going on?
Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan is both a mom and a board-certified MD who specializes in allergy, immunology, and internal medicine. She is also the chief allergist and a member of the scientific advisory board for Ready, Set, Food!, a cutting-edge new product designed to help parents reverse the trend.
Episode Highlights With Ready, Set, Food!

Reasons why more and more kids (and adults) are struggling with reactions to food
Why some food allergies become life-threatening
The differences between a food allergy and a food intolerance
Why doctors are now reversing their recommendation to delay introduction of dairy, eggs, and even peanuts
How to prevent food allergies from ever forming (hint: start early!)
A common vitamin deficiency that could be making the problem worse
What you can add to your baby’s first food or bottle to decrease their risk
And more!

Resources We Mention
Learn more about Dr. Katie, the research on food allergies, and what to do at ReadySetFood.com

Blog Post: Are Food Allergies on the Rise? (& What to Do)

More From Wellness Mama

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125: Understanding Food Intolerance & Fighting for Your Family with JJ Virgin
155: Thriving With Food Allergies or Intolerance & Crushing Life With the Paleo Chef
The GAPS Diet: Help for Food Allergies and Gut Issues?
Do You Have a Stinking Gut? (And Why You Should Want One)
Guide to Healthy Baby Food
Best Baby Probiotics for Infants
Natural & Organic Baby Formula Options
Gluten Is Not a Food Group

Do you or someone in your family struggle with food allergies? There’s so many questions still unanswered for parents… please send them on to me and we will try to tackle them! You can drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know!
Thank You to Today’s Sponsors
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