Nursing Mom Recipes

Wholly Giveaway!

2012-01-25T08:16:00.000-08:00

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Hi friends!

I am in the middle of a big push to put together a new Daily Meal Plan and a new Dinner Recipe. But, in the meantime, I have the chance to give away a special prize package from the Guac Squad at Fresherized Foods, makers of Wholly Guacamole:

3 FREE Wholly Product coupons.
1 FREE Natural Choice coupon
Wholly Promo Fun Stuff

All you have to do is post a comment below, along with some way I can contact you (Twitter handle or email address). I will use a randomizer to pick a winner to receive the prize package!

Comment by midnight Eastern Time (U.S. only) on January 31, 2012, to be eligible~

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New Lunch Recipe - Stuffed Pita Extraordinaire

2011-12-27T18:23:00.000-08:00

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Hi friends!

During the busy holiday season, I know that it's difficult to remember that sometimes an easy meal can be just as satisfying as a complex one. So here is a simply delicious idea for lunch, or even for a filling afternoon snack.

You can really use any vegetables or meats you want in this sandwich. The specific ingredients below are one example.

1 white pita (I used King of Pita brand, which contains no milk or soy ingredients)
Wholly Guacamole Classic Guacamole (contains no milk or soy ingredients)
Thinly sliced deli meats (I used Hormel Natural Choice Oven Roasted Deli Turkey, which contains no milk or soy ingredients)
Thinly sliced tomato
Lettuce

1. Cut the pita in half, gently open into pockets.

2. Spread the guacamole on one side of each inside of the pita halves.

3. Lay desired number of slices of deli turkey on top of guacamole spread.

4. Add tomato slices and lettuce.

5. Enjoy as a hearty lunch or snack!

We're wishing you and your family all the best in the coming year...

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Wholly Guacamole Coupon Offer

2011-11-16T05:39:00.000-08:00

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The folks at Wholly Guacamole noticed when I blogged about them a while back. They use no milk or soy ingredients in their line of guacamole products, which I find in my regular grocery store's refrigerated salsa/guac section.

They have sent this coupon link for me to provide to you... $2.00 off any Wholly Guacamole product! The coupon is only good through Sunday, November 20.

If you're looking for soy-free, milk-free snack ideas, this is a great, healthy option.

Happy eating!
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Snack Idea - Bumble Bee Spicy Thai Chili Tuna Bowl

2011-08-31T11:12:00.000-07:00

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On a restricted diet, I was always on the lookout for quick snacks that could be eaten anywhere. So, I was thrilled to spot the lack of milk or soy ingredients in Bumble Bee's Spicy Thai Chili Tuna Bowl product!

http://www.bumblebee.com/Products/default.aspx?familyID=1&productID=19

Even the Spicy Thai Chili Tuna with Crackers combo features no milk or soy ingredients in either the tuna mixture, or the crackers. Watch out, though, for the other flavors -- Lemon & Cracked Pepper, and Sundried Tomato & Basil -- which contain Soya Oil among their ingredients.

Happy Snacking!

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New Recipe: Panko-Crusted Fish

2011-07-07T08:27:00.000-07:00

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Hello Friends!

Are you tired of eating grilled hamburgers after that long 4th of July weekend? We have a light fish dinner recipe for you that will go very well with our recent Black Bean Salsa Relish recipe:

Panko-Crusted Fish
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/pankocrustedfish.html

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Cheers!

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New Recipe - Black Bean Salsa Relish

2011-05-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

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Hello Friends!

Just a quick note to let you know that in recognition of the onset of summer weather, and the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday Weekend in the United States, we've put together an easy, multi-use recipe for you to enjoy, complete with enticing photo!

Black Bean Salsa Relish

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We've listed a few ways you can use this recipe, but I'm sure you can think of many more! Enjoy!

Also, please note that we have moved from a Facebook Group to a Facebook Page, so "Like" us at the following link:

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Cheers!

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New Dinner Recipe - Southwestern Fish Stew

2011-02-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

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Dear Friends,

We are pleased to present a new dinner recipe, along with (what we hope is) an enticing photo of the finished product:

Southwestern Fish Stew
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/SouthwesternFishStew.html

Because the fish does not need to cook much longer than 15-20 minutes, and because the shrimp is pre-cooked and many of the ingredients are canned, this is a meal that can be assembled rather quickly at the last minute.

As you might guess, we are still in the throes of stew season here at Nursing Mom Recipes. One more stew recipe is in the works. We're looking forward to the coming seasons to get us out of our crock-pot mind-set.

Happy eating!

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Don't Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life

2011-01-15T12:31:00.000-08:00

Award-winning poet Sandra Beasley has written an autobiography, called Don't Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life.

As a disclaimer, I will say that I am a friend of Sandra's. She is a fantastic writer and her essays have appeared widely, including in The Washington Post Sunday Magazine.

Crown released this trailer for her book, which will be published in July 2011.

New Dinner Recipe - Crock Pot White Chili

2010-11-29T10:27:00.000-08:00

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Dear Friends,

In case you're getting tired of turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving, we've posted a new dinner recipe. Check it out...

Crock Pot White Chili
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/CrockPotWhiteChili.html

Those of you who have been following Nursing Mom Recipes for a while will know that we are huge fans of the crock pot. If you don't have one, let Santa know (or follow the link in our recipe).

Cheers!

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Milk-free, Soy-free Product - Terra Chips (some varieties)

2010-11-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

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Dear Friends,

Terra Chips are higher priced than regular potato chips, but if you're on a restricted diet and in search of ANY kind of delicious snack food that is both milk-free and soy-free, sometimes you have to splurge on yourself.

According to the Terra Chips web site, the following products do not contain milk or soy ingredients:

Other varieties contain either milk or soy ingredients, so be sure to confirm on the packaging that you are purchasing one of the varieties that are milk-free and soy-free.

Happy snacking!

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Coupon to Help You Celebrate National Guacamole Day!

2010-09-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

Did you know September 16 is National Guacamole Day?

The folks at Wholly Guacamole have given me a coupon to offer Nursing Mom Recipe readers/visitors, because their guacamole line is both milk-free and soy-free!

Just go to the Nursing Mom Recipe home page (http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/) and click on the link under "September Deal" in the box on the right-hand side of the page.

Enjoy!

Milk-free, Soy-free Product - FoodShouldTasteGood Olive Tortilla Chips

2010-09-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

We've added a new milk-free, soy-free product to our online store:

FoodShouldTasteGood brand Olive Tortilla Chips

These are tasty and go well with a fresh, soy-free/milk-free hummus. Many of the other FoodShouldTasteGood chips do, unfortunately, contain milk or soy derived ingredients, but the Olive Tortilla flavor do not.

Amazon sells the chips in a pack of twelve 6-ounce bags.

Bon appetit!

Dinner Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Salmon and Asparagus

2010-07-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

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Hello friends!

We've posted a new dinner recipe. Check it out...

Bacon-Wrapped Salmon and Asparagus
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/BaconWrappedSalmon.html

I'm very excited about this recipe because it's the first I'm posting along with a photo. Hope you enjoy it!

Cheers,
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Soy Alert: Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water

2010-07-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

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Dear Friends,

Imagine my surprise when I looked at the label on a can of Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water and saw the words "Contains: Fish, Soy". Reading the list of ingredients, I noted that the tuna is packed not only in water, but also in "vegetable broth." Broth? Not just water?

According to the Starkist web site(http://www.starkist.com/template.asp?section=faqs.html):

"Vegetable broth is added to some StarKist® Tuna products as a flavor enhancer. The broth must consist of two or more of the following: beans, cabbage, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, parsley, peas, potatoes, green or red bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes.

If you have dietary restrictions or allergies to any of these ingredients, you might want to try StarKist® Low Sodium Chunk Light or Very Low Sodium Chunk White Tuna (which contains only tuna and water). Also, Gourmet Choice™ Solid Light Tuna Fillet, packed in water or olive oil, does not contain vegetable broth."

So, let this serve as a reminder that soy can lurk anywhere. Check labels foreverything. I know it's difficult, but it's worth it in the end.

Have a happy and healthy summer!

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New Dinner Recipe: Ginger-Lentil Stew

2010-04-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

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Dear Friends,

Sometimes, when I discover a product -- in this case, ginger paste -- I try to make more than one recipe using it. So, our new dinner recipe once again features ginger paste among the ingredients.

Ginger-Lentil Stew
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/gingerlentilstew.html

Don't forget about our online store, which includes a listing of products that contain no dairy or soy ingredients.
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/store.html

I wish you happy and healthy eating!

--Bernadette
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Gingered Slow Roast Recipe Posted

2010-03-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

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Even though spring is in the air here, I've posted a new "Gingered Slow Roast" recipe on our website today.

http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/gingeredslowroast.html

Happy eating!

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Check Out Our New Online Store!

2010-03-05T12:49:00.000-08:00

Many people are not lucky enough to live near a grocery store that does a good job of stocking allergen-free foods. If you have had problems finding milk-free and soy-free products at your local grocery store, we have great news for you...

Nursing Mom Recipes has opened a storefront on our web site, linking to milk-free and soy-free products for sale through online retailer, Amazon.

Check out the store at http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/store.html

We plan to continually update the store with new products, as we find them. So check back often!

Milk-free, Soy-free Product - Tiger Tiger Puppodums

2010-03-05T06:40:00.000-08:00

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Dear Friends,

Okay, maybe it's just "new" to me... but this past week I found Tiger Tiger brand Plain Puppodums, crisp wafer-like crackers usually served with Indian cuisine. I found these at my local Giant grocery store in the international food section. They'd probably go very well with either of our following dinner recipes:

Curried Chicken and Cabbage
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/curriedchickencabbage.html

Variations on a Coconut Curry
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/coconutcurry.html

Wishing you good health!

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Sample Daily Meal Planner #5

2010-01-17T18:38:00.000-08:00

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Breakfast
coffee/tea/juice
2 poached eggs
1 medium tomato, halved and broiled until just soft
1 kiwi, peeled & sliced

Morning Snack
Oatmeal packet with dried cranberries
Small cup of pineapple chunks

Lunch
Polenta Cakes

Afternoon Snack
Slice of Pumpkin-Banana Bread Loaf
1 cup of grapes

Dinner
Linguini with White Bean Puttanesca Sauce

Before Bed Snack
1 cup fruit salad: pineapple chunks, kiwi slices, apple chunks, Clementine segments
1 hard boiled egg
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Dinner Recipe - Mediterranean-Style Baked Catfish

2009-12-30T07:10:00.000-08:00

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Dear Friends,

I can't believe I completely forgot to post a blog note about our November recipe:

Mediterranean-Style Baked Catfish
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/MediterraneanCatfish.html

We're hoping to have a new "Sample Daily Meal Planner" posted in January, so stay tuned. For those of you who are new to the group, you can check out past "Sample Daily Meal Planners" at http://nursingmomrecipes.blogspot.com/search/label/daily%20meal%20planner

Take care!
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Updated Halloween Treat Ideas

2009-10-30T04:32:00.000-07:00

With Halloween being upon us, many of you may be wondering how to deal with the temptation of chocolate that you won't be able to consume if you are nursing an infant with milk/soy allergies or sensitivities. All that leftover candy... and your spouse having to make the ultimate sacrifice to eat it all so you won't be tempted!

Also, you might have some trick-or-treaters with allergies as well!

Well, here are some ideas for dairy-free and soy-free treats to give out this Halloween, that you won't mind having leftovers of:

Utz Regular or BBQ (not Carolina BBQ, just regular BBQ) Potato Chips, or Utz Halloween Pretzel Treats - in fact, you can check out a handy allergen ingredient chart for all Utz brand products here.
Life Savers (certain flavors/varieties) - Specifically avoid Butter Rum, Tropicals, Wild Cherry. You can check out ingredients listings for all Wrigley products here.
Mini Playdoh packs
Stickers
Washable Markers
Crayons
Halloween-themed erasers (I found pumpkin-shaped erasers at Michael's craft store)
Temporary Tattoos

New Milk-free, Soy-free Cracker

2009-09-10T06:02:00.000-07:00

I was excited to see that Wheat Thins has started selling a new "Tuscan Herb" Flatbread -- essentially a long cracker -- that contains no milk or soy derived ingredients! I haven't been able to check the other flavors of the new Wheat Thins Flatbread, so be sure to check labels if your store doesn't carry the "Tuscan Herb" flavor.

On the back of the box, they show a "Bruschetta Pizza" recipe idea, but to make it milk-free, I recommend simply spreading some sun-dried tomato paste on the cracker and topping with some basil or baby spinach leaves.

New Side Dish Recipe: Curried Zucchini Fritters

2009-08-15T06:03:00.000-07:00

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With the current abundance of summer zucchini overrunning backyard gardens, I present a tasty side dish recipe this month:

Curried Zucchini Fritters
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/curriedzucchinifritters.html

Happy eating!
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Musette Bracelet GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-07-11T12:49:00.000-07:00

Musette Bracelet GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Though I don't wear bracelets very often, this one caught my eye.

Sample Daily Meal Planner #4

2009-07-08T11:06:00.000-07:00

Breakfast
Coffee/Tea/Juice
1 slice Mestemacher Sunflower Seed Bread, spread with jelly
1 cup Low-Budget Summer Fruit Salad

Morning Snack
Kettle Corn flavor rice cakes
1 banana

Lunch
2 plain pitas, each filled with:
* 2 tbsp. hummus (spread)
* sliced courgettes (or small green zucchini)
* lettuce
* red pepper strips (if using from jar, drain on paper towel first)
* sliced plum tomatoes

Afternoon Snack
Water crackers generously spread with sun-dried tomato paste and topped with sliced olives and/or shredded carrots.

Dinner
Citrus Salmon
Herbed veggies with orzo (use leftovers for lunch tomorrow!)

Before Bed Snack
Bowl of dairy-free sorbet (such as Savino-brand) with sliced strawberries and crushed almonds

In Search of Bread

2009-07-07T07:39:00.000-07:00

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One of the biggest concerns of nursing moms on an elimination diet is finding some packaged bread that does not contain any milk or soy ingredients. I know how frustrating this can be, which is why I've been searching the store shelves to find one to recommend.

It turns out there is a bread that you can eat, but you may not be able to find it easily unless you live in a major market that has a Whole Foods Grocery Store or a German ethnic grocery store.

Mestemacher Bread - A pre-packaged, hearty, whole-grain German bread. Most varieties are both milk-free and soy-free.

If your local grocery store doesn't carry this item, you can order supplies through Amazon at the following links: 3 Grain, Fitness Bread, Sunflower Seed Bread.

I will continue to keep my eye out for breads that might be easier to find.

New Side Dish Recipe: Polenta Cakes

2009-06-08T18:08:00.001-07:00

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Hello Friends!

We've added a new side dish recipe that is hearty enough for lunch!

Polenta Cakes
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/polentacakes.html

Enjoy and spread the word about our site!

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Dinner Recipe - Linguini with White Bean Puttanesca Sauce

2009-05-07T07:09:00.000-07:00

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Dear Friends,

We've added a new dinner recipe to our site, Linguini with White Bean Puttanesca Sauce. This recipe is so easy, you won't believe it!

http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/LinguiniPuttanesca.html

As with many of our recipes, there are a couple of spots where you can let the ingredients sit while you run and tend to baby.

Enjoy!

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Recall Alert - Lawry's Fajita Spices recalled due to unlabeled milk ingredients

2009-04-28T10:26:00.001-07:00

Just a short note to alert you to this recall:

McCormick & Co. recalls Lawry's Fajita Spices & Seasonings packages due to unlabeled milk ingredients.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/mccormick04_09.html

New Dinner Recipe: Caribbean-Style Pork

2009-04-07T17:59:00.001-07:00

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Dear Friends,

Just a quick note to let you know we've posted a new dinner recipe to our site.

Caribbean-Style Pork
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/caribbeanstylepork.html

Enjoy!
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Another Snack Idea - Sorbet

2009-03-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Another tasty snack idea comes from an alert reader:

Sorbet - many sorbets are dairy-free, like Savino brand.
(http://www.sorbet.com/nutrition.asp)

Unfortunately, all of Häagen-Dazs' sorbets may contain traces of milk protein, according to the company's web site.
(http://www.haagendazs.com/products/sorbet.aspx)

So just be sure to check those labels, as I'm sure you're already doing. But know that there are options out there!

cheers,
Nursing Mom Recipes

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New Dinner Recipe - Curried Chicken and Cabbage

2009-02-22T18:04:00.001-08:00

The cold days are still with us so we hope this recipe takes the chill off those late-winter evenings.

Our newest dinner recipe: Curried Chicken and Cabbage

Not only tasty, but healthy, economical and easy to prepare.

Nursing Mom Recipes Now on Facebook

2009-02-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

For those of you on Facebook, Nursing Mom Recipes now has a group page at

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65670174114

New Side Dish Recipe - Herbed Veggies with Orzo

2009-01-29T18:28:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

I've been busy concocting recipes here and have posted a new side dish recipe:

Herbed Veggies with Orzo
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/herbedveggiesorzo.html

This would be great served with one of our baked chicken or citrus salmon main meals.

There are more recipes on the way. I am aiming for one new recipe per month, plus new daily meal plans coming soon. So stay tuned and spread the word!

Cheers,
Nursing Mom Recipes

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Another Soy Alert - Halls Cough Drop Flavors

2008-12-23T16:00:00.000-08:00

If you are headed to the store to buy cough drops, you better double check the ingredients lists. An alert Nursing Mom Recipes reader brought to our attention the fact that some flavors of Halls Cough Drops contain Soy Lecithin. The Halls web site confirms this.

So keep checking those ingredients listings!

New Dinner Recipe - Simple Pork Stew

2008-12-19T06:45:00.000-08:00

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Hi Friends!

Even if you're not buried in snow, chances are a nice hearty stew will suit your needs! So check out our newest dinner recipe for Simple Pork Stew.

And have a wonderful holiday season!

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Soy Alert - Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice Blend

2008-12-17T07:57:00.000-08:00

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The holidays are upon us. Many of you may be chugging juice to get your Vitamin C to stay healthy, so I wanted to remind you that just because the label says "100% Juice" doesn't mean you shouldn't read the entire list of ingredients.

Yesterday, I discovered that my Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice Blend contains SOY LECITHIN, which is listed as the penultimate ingredient on the label.

SO KEEP READING THOSE LABELS! I know it is frustrating to have to do so, but if you are nursing a baby with allergies or sensitivities, the extra effort is definitely worth it.

Happy Holidays!

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New Ham Soup Recipe on Nursing Mom Recipes Web Site

2008-11-10T11:40:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

The Fall season has finally hit us here on the East Coast of the
United States, which always makes me think of soup. As we'll be
getting our fill of turkey later this month, we've got a soup recipe
that features "the other white meat":

Ham Soup
http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/hamsoup.html

As with many of our one-pot recipes, this can be done in easy,
interruptible steps throughout the day.

Stay warm!
Nursing Mom Recipes

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No Tricks This Halloween - Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

2008-10-09T11:03:00.000-07:00

As Halloween approaches, many of you may be wondering how to deal with the temptation of chocolate that you won't be able to consume if you are nursing an infant with milk/soy allergies or sensitivities. All that leftover candy... and your spouse having to make the ultimate sacrifice to eat it all so you won't be tempted!

Well, here are some ideas for dairy-free and soy-free treats to give out this Halloween, that you won't mind having leftovers of:

Utz Regular or BBQ (not Carolina BBQ, just regular BBQ) Potato Chips - in fact, you can check out a handy allergen ingredient chart for all Utz brand products here.

Life Savers (certain flavors/varieties) - Specifically avoid Butter Rum, Tropicals, Wild Cherry. You can check out ingredients listings for all Wrigley products here.

Mini Playdoh packs

Stickers

Washable Markers

Crayons

And if you need a little something warm while you're passing out treats, check out our new recipe for Spiced Apple Cider!

Dairy-Free and Soy-Free Yogurt!

2008-09-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

I just heard about this and wanted to pass the information along to you. I'm not sure how many stores carry this, but keep an eye out for So Delicious yogurt, made from coconut milk. The maker of the yogurt, Turtle Mountain, specializes in dairy-free products for folks who are also adverse to soy.

New Recipe - Summer Chicken Stew

2008-08-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

Summer harvest time is here! And to celebrate, we've added a new recipe that takes advantage of seasonal peppers and fresh tarragon (don't worry, you can substitute dried tarragon).

Summer Chicken Stew

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New Recipe - Chilled Tomato Soup with Shrimp and Black Beans

2008-07-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

Summer is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere. If the thought of a hot meal is making you even more stressed out, you'll appreciate the newest recipe added to the Nursing Mom Recipes web site:

Chilled Tomato Soup with Shrimp and Black Beans

This is sort of a variation on my gazpacho recipe, but with a few extra ingredients becomes a very hearty meal that doesn't require turning on the stove.

Stay cool...

Sample Daily Meal Planner #3

2008-04-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

Breakfast
Coffee/Tea/Juice
Omlette – use 100% canola or sunflower oil for cooking – 2 eggs, 5-10 baby spinach leaves, ½ tomato (diced), 2-3 button mushrooms sliced thin.

Morning Snack
Celery sticks with almond butter

Lunch
Asian Chicken Salad:
* 1 chicken breast poached in green tea, sliced
* baby spinach leaves
* 2 spring onions thinly sliced
* ½ red pepper, thinly sliced
* Annie Chun’s Authentic Chow Mein Noodles (these are soy and dairy free!)
Dressing – 3 Tbs. canola or olive oil, 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar, ¼ tsp. dried minced garlic, ¼ tsp. ground ginger (blend in cruet)

Afternoon Snack
UTZ brand Tortilla Chips
½ red pepper cut into strips
Hummus (for dipping)

Dinner
Pasta with Meat Sauce

Before Bed Snack
1 banana
½ cup Healthy Times Whole Grain Maple Arrowroot Cookies

Check out past Sample Daily Meal Plans.

Planning a Visit to the DC Area for a Baseball Game?

2008-04-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

There's a new pretzel in town... Noah's Pretzels, founded by the father of an autistic boy. Noah's Pretzels are gluten-free, casein-free, dairy-free, soy-free and free of lots of other allergens. And if that weren't reason enough to buy their pretzels, a portion of the proceeds goes to Washington, DC, area Autism foundations.

If you're a baseball fan and can't go without that ballpark pretzel, you can find Noah's Pretzels at DC's new ballpark -- Washington Nationals Stadium!

You can find out more about Noah's Pretzels at
http://www.noahspretzels.com/index.html

Poached Chicken Recipe Added

2008-03-24T10:12:00.001-07:00

For a fast way to prepare chicken for salads or sandwiches (or for a low-fat dinner protein option), we've added a recipe for Poached Chicken, including options to infuse the chicken with your favorite flavors.

Do You Miss Stir-Fry?

2008-03-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

If you need to eliminate soy from your diet, you might find yourself missing a simple stir-fry every so often. Wok cooking is easy and simple, but not if you can't find a soy-free cooking sauce.

I recently found out about The Ginger People, who have a few Asian-style sauces that contain no dairy or soy ingredients: Sweet Ginger Chili cooking/dipping sauce; Ginger Wasabi "slathering and dipping sauce"; and Ginger Lemon Grass cooking sauce.

Get out the wok and start cooking!

'Tis the Season

2007-12-21T10:23:00.000-08:00

This is the season for large family gatherings. And while it's mostly filled with fun and festivity, it is also a time when flu bugs and digestive problems make their rounds thanks to all the hugging & kissing going on.

But if you are a nursing mother who finds herself battling digestive problems, at least the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce & toast) diet is dairy and soy-free. Except for the toast. Watch out for the hidden soybean oil and soy lecithin in most sliced breads!

If you need the BRAT diet and can't find a suitable sliced bread for toasting, I am a big fan of CARR'S TABLE WATER CRACKERS, which contain no milk or soy products and are easy for a sensitive stomach to digest. Even their Table Water Crackers with Sesame Seeds or with Roasted Garlic & Herbs are good for nursing mothers who need to avoid milk and soy. CARR'S Whole Wheat Crackers are also milk/soy-free.

Note: many of CARR'S other types of crackers contain traces of milk or soy products, so stick with the Table Water Cracker varieties or the Whole Wheat Crackers. The link above will allow you to browse the nutritional content of all of the company's cracker varieties.

Cereal as Snack?

2007-11-28T16:59:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not, there are several cereals that do not contain milk or soy ingredients. And I'm not just talking about plain oatmeal.

Cinnamon Life has no soy or milk ingredients. Nor does Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats.

But beware of Kellogg's cereals containing corn products. According to many of the ingredient labels on the Kellogg's web site (http://www2.kelloggs.com/Product/Product.aspx), "CORN USED IN THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS TRACES OF SOYBEANS".

Take a walk down the cereal aisle next time you're looking for snacks, but read ingredients labels carefully, and watch out for corn tainted with soybeans!

Food Allergy Initiative

2007-10-24T19:34:00.001-07:00

If you don't already know about it, the Food Allergy Initiative has a great web site filled with news & resources for parents of children with food allergies, including links to groups like Allergy Moms and listings of "Helpful Food Companies."

Welcome Fall with Basic Chili Recipe

2007-10-19T15:38:00.001-07:00

We've posted a new recipe on the Nursing Mom Recipes web site: Basic Chili. We've included some ideas for optional ingredients for those who like to spice their chili up a little.

Here's hoping that Fall makes its appearance soon...

Remember Your Calcium

2007-10-02T18:37:00.000-07:00

If you are a nursing mother who cannot consume dairy products due to your baby's milk allergy, you need to either take a calcium supplement (Tums and Rolaids are also high in calcium) or be sure to eat non-dairy foods with high calcium content.

The recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000 milligrams/day.

A good source of info on the calcium content of a wide variety of non-dairy foods can be found at the following web site, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixB.htm#AppB4

Sample Daily Meal Planner #2

2007-09-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

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Hi folks!

Here's another "Sample Daily Meal Planner" for nursing moms who need ideas on healthy meals, but whose babies are allergic or sensitive to milk and soy proteins.

Sample Daily Meal Planner

Breakfast
2-3 eggs scrambled with 1/2 tomato (diced) and 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
grapes on the side

Morning Snack
1 cup fruit salad (or a pre-packaged diced fruit cup)
1/2 cup orange jello cubes

Lunch
Sandwich: Thomas' Whole Wheat Bagel with salami (or other soy-free sliced deli meat), sliced tomato, lettuce & mustard
Apple wedges with peanut butter spread

Afternoon Snack
Rice cakes (plain or kettle corn flavor usually have no milk or soy ingredients)
1 cup applesauce

Dinner
Beef Stew
(leftover stew makes a filling & easy lunch the next day!)

Before Bed Snack
Oatmeal with chopped pecans and diced dried apricots or raisins
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Low-Budget Summer Fruit Salad

2007-07-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

It's hot. Fruit is a good way of hydrating as well as getting your vitamins. But if you're spending all of your money on diapers right now, here's an idea for a low-budget fruit salad.

Fruit Salad

1 can generic (store brand) pineapple chunks, drained (drink that juice yourself for a tasty pick-me-up!)

1 can generic (store brand) mandarin orange slices, drained

2 bananas, sliced

1 cup grapes, halved

2 cups seedless watermelon chunks (it's in season!)

New Recipe - Chicken de Mayo

2007-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

A new dinner recipe has been added at http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/chickendemayo.html.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I made this chicken and it turned out so delicious, I thought I'd share the recipe. It can be assembled in short bursts throughout the day and involves minimal preparation. What more could a nursing mom want?

Easter / Passover Treats

2007-03-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

For those of you who celebrate Easter or Passover, here are some places you can get soy and/or milk free treats.

DIVVIES LLC - http://www.divvies.com/ingredients.php

Divvies LLC produces Kosher dairy-free cookies, candies and cupcakes. Unfortunately, all of their baked goods and most of their other edible products contain soy. Some things that contain NEITHER milk or soy:

Kettle Corn
Caramel Corn
Rock Candy
Jawbreakers

SOY FREE SALES - http://www.soyfreesales.com/index.htm

Soy Free Sales features many chocolates and candied fruits that contain no milk and no soy ingredients! Many of their products are also certified Kosher. Examples of products that contain NEITHER milk nor soy:

Dark French Chocolate Mini Bar
Sunkist Fruit Gems
Coffee Chocolate Chips
Economy Chocolate Chips
Health By Chocolate Beautiful Bones Bar
Health By Chocolate Instant Bliss Beauty Bar
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soy Free Brownie Mix (also dairy free)
Soy Free Chocolate Cake Mix (also dairy free)
Classic or Super Sour Gummi Bears
and more...

As always, please check ingredients on any package to confirm that the product is soy and dairy free before consuming.

Have a peaceful holiday season!

Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea

2007-02-05T13:23:00.000-08:00

The temperature here has not gotten above 20 all day here in Virginia! If you find yourself in the midst of a cold spell, stay warm with a cup of tea in the afternoon. But watch out for Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea, which actually contains Soy Lecithin as one of its ingredients!

Just a little reminder to check all your ingredient lists... you never know where milk or soy will turn up! Check out more recipe ideas at http://www.nursingmomrecipes.com/

Link to "Eating without Casein"

2007-01-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

For mothers who are nursing infants with milk allergies, here's a good site to check out:

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html

According to the site, McDonald's has acknowledged their french fries contain milk-derivatives!

As I've said before, you never know where milk or soy will turn up...

Sample Daily Meal Planner #1

2007-01-24T04:03:00.000-08:00

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Hi folks!

Here's your first "Sample Daily Meal Planner" for nursing moms who need ideas on healthy meals, but whose babies are allergic or sensitive to milk and soy proteins.

Sample Daily Meal Planner

Breakfast
Coffee/tea/juice
Oatmeal packet w/almond slivers
Whole fresh banana

Morning Snack
1/2 cup mixture raisins/nuts

Lunch
Tuna Pasta Salad:
*rotini pasta
*cherry tomatoes
*diced red onion
*1-can tuna
*baby spinach
*sliced mushrooms
*home-made balsamic
vinaigrette w/olive oil,
tarragon, salt & pepper

Afternoon Snack
Pitas & hummus
Grapes

Dinner
Baked chicken (you can use the leftover cherry tomatoes, spinach,mushrooms & red onion from the lunch recipe!)

Before Bed Snack
1/2 whole wheat bagel with peanut butter (Thomas' whole wheat bagels were what I ate, confirm on package that product still contains nosoybean oil)

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Welcome!

2007-01-21T05:23:00.000-08:00

According to the Nemours Foundation, approximately 2%-3% of infants have a milk allergy and usually outgrow it. (citation) And according to Dr. Alan Greene, at least 30% of infants with cow's-milk allergy are also allergic to soy. (citation) When you consider that 4 million babies were born in 2003 in the United States alone (citation), this equals approximately 24,000 new babies each year with both milk and soy allergies or sensitivities.

When I was breastfeeding my new daughter, my husband and I (thanks to our pediatrician) discovered she had food sensitivity issues with milk and soy proteins. I had to either cut milk and soy products from my diet, or stop breastfeeding my baby and switch completely to hypo-allergenic formula.

Completely switching to formula was not an option for me, so I began eliminating milk and soy products from my diet - including butter, cream, cheese, and all soybean oils! I became exasperated, wondering "What can I eat?" and nearly bursting into tears in the middle of the grocery store trying to find a single loaf of bread that did not contain milk, casein, whey or soy, including soybean oil.

I was overwhelmed. I had to completely re-think eating and grocery shopping. I lost so much weight in two weeks, my milk production decreased. I was not getting enough calories.

Slowly, I learned which brands made products without soy or milk products. Slowly, I made a list of what I could eat as quick snacks. Slowly, I developed my own way of cooking that enabled me & my husband to get enough calories without causing allergic reactions in our baby.

I began to find online message boards with other nursing mom stories like mine. Lack of food options, frustrated grocery store trips.

I created the Nursing Mom Recipes web site for those moms. And now, I've started the Nursing Mom Recipes Blog, so that others can post their recipes and helpful hints for breastfeeding moms whose infants are allergic to soy and milk proteins.

Welcome!