Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions. They are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts,
Some of these allergens may be outgrown, but others, such as peanut and shellfish, will remain lifelong
Thankfully my son did not have an allergy to shellfish. But I do. Therefore I have never been a fan of any kind of seafood. Before I knew I was even allergic to shellfish I would get nauseated every time I smelled shrimp in particular. The smell was overwhelming. It was my bodies way of telling me that danger was imminent. I listened to my senses and not to other people telling me I should try it.
It's funny now that I think about it because with all of my son's allergies I see him smelling his food before he takes a bite. If it doesn't pass the test then he won't eat it. Maybe that is his way of making sure he doesn't eat anything that will do harm?
Because of my food allergy I never cooked fish let alone eaten it, aside from tuna fish in a can. My husband on the other hand adores it, and over the years I have on occasion grilled or sauteed salmon for him so he could get his fish fix at home. I wanted my son to be able to enjoy fish, not only because of it's nutritional value, but also to provide him with another food source.
Because I want my son to experience all the foods that he can enjoy without worry, I found a fish stick product that is gluten free (potato crusted instead of bread crusted) and easy to cook. I usually just take a frozen stick and cook it in olive oil for extra calories. My son has now taken it upon himself to jump in and cook his own meals, with our assistance of course, and enjoy them right from the pan. Whatever works in getting a toddler to eat is good with me.
Buon Appetito!
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