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We used to think that we had to introduce only a select few types of foods to prevent food allergies and that we had to wait until two or three years of age to introduce highly allergenic foods like peanuts and fish to prevent food allergies. But recently we've had some new, pretty exciting research studies that show if we introduce some of these foods at an earlier age, that it might be preventative of food allergies. So introducing things like fish and eggs and, potentially, nuts and tree nuts earlier on, even before a year of age, might be protective of food allergies. Again, it's all new research. But talk to your pediatrician, ask them. You always want to wait a couple of days between introducing new foods so that you know if there is an allergic reaction, what's causing what, and just make sure you talk to a physician.

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Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD

Pediatric Dietitian

Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD is the founder of NutritionWise, a nutrition consulting practice based in Los Angeles.  She enjoys working with clients in all ages and stages of the lifespan and has specialized training in working with children and families. As a trusted partner who works closely with her clients and their physicians, she specializes in medical nutrition-related issues including food allergies, diabetes (type I, II and gestational), overweight/obesity, celiac disease, feeding disorders, failure to thrive, cardiac disease, eating disorders, and others.  Nicole’s approach and philosophy are based on a client-centered model.  She looks at each client on an individual basis and develops their plan according to their specific needs.  Nicole works with her clients to develop realistic and attainable goals. 

Prior to opening her private practice, she practiced as a clinical dietitian at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (outpatient clinics, school-based clinics, community education), at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.  

In addition to her clinical work, Nicole publishes her own newsletter, NutritionWise Monthly. She has contributed to numerous publications and websites including Healthy Child Healthy World, Breezy Mama, Parenting, The Bump, ICAN (Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition- a professional publication) and is a frequent speaker to local schools, corporations and the community at large. Nicole has also provided consulting services to several national food and beverage companies.  She is the founder of the San Fernando Valley Family Food Allergy Support Group and is on the medical advisory board for the Celiac Disease Foundation. 

Nicole received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts Degree in Preventive Nutrition from the University of Southern California. She then completed the Dietetic Internship program at California State University Northridge.

 

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Transcription: 
We used to think that we had to introduce only a select few types of foods to prevent food allergies and that we had to wait until two or three years of age to introduce highly allergenic foods like peanuts and fish to prevent food allergies. But recently we've had some new, pretty exciting research studies that show if we introduce some of these foods at an earlier age, that it might be preventative of food allergies. So introducing things like fish and eggs and, potentially, nuts and tree nuts earlier on, even before a year of age, might be protective of food allergies. Again, it's all new research. But talk to your pediatrician, ask them. You always want to wait a couple of days between introducing new foods so that you know if there is an allergic reaction, what's causing what, and just make sure you talk to a physician.