Snacks – Eating Healthy 4 Life

Healthy School Lunches and Snacks for Kids with Food Allergies

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:40:11 +0000

Packing healthy school lunches and snacks can feel overwhelming when your child has food allergies. As a food allergy parent, I’ve packed thousands of school lunches over the years. When my children were first diagnosed, safety was my only concern. Over time, though, I started asking bigger questions. Were they getting enough protein? Enough variety? …

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Best Allergy-Friendly Beach Snacks (Ideas for Kids and Families)

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:47:45 +0000

If you have a child with food allergies, packing for the beach can feel stressful. It is not just about bringing snacks, it is about making sure everything is safe, avoiding cross-contact, and having enough food your child can actually eat. Most families either overpack or feel unsure about what to bring. The good news …

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Nut-Free Protein Balls (No Bake, Allergy-Friendly Snack)

Elizabeth Pecoraro, MS, RDN — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:53:05 +0000

Most protein ball recipes rely on peanut butter or nuts, which immediately makes them off-limits for many families dealing with food allergies. That’s exactly why I started making these nut-free protein balls. These protein balls are completely nut-free, top 9 allergen-friendly, and made with simple ingredients I always have on hand. They come together in …

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