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About Kristi Winkels
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Expertise
I can answer questions about eating a healthy diet with food allergies including food substitutions and menu ideas.

Experience
I have a son with multiple food allergies and have a website on the subject.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Nutrition

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Kristi Winkels 
In Category  Food Allergies

SubjectDate Asked

Possible caffeine allergy4/24/2008
  Q: The past 2 weeks, as the day goes on I get itchier and itchier. At first I thought it may be ...
  A: This doesn't sound like a food allergy to me but it would be best to check with your physician to be ...
Eating gluten free when away from home4/13/2008
  Q: I found out last year after a long run of health problems that i was gluten intolerant. I have since ...
  A: Being away from home is difficult for anyone with a restricted diet because it takes you out of your ...
nut problems3/9/2008
  Q: I have recently developed a problem which seems to come about when I eat nuts especially walnuts ...
  A: I think that it is reasonable to suspect an allergy to tree nuts as some of the symptoms that you ...
MSG sensitivity?2/25/2008
  Q: My 18 month old ate some store bought clam chowder and I noticed afterward that there was MSG in it. ...
  A: It is difficult to say for sure what caused this reaction but I think it is reasonable to suspect an ...
I have a nut allergy2/23/2008
  Q: i am 14 years old and have had a nut allergy since i was 5 years old. Will i ever outgrow it?
  A: I bet you would love nothing more than to outgrow your allergies. I know they can be a pain to deal ...
child peanut allergy2/21/2008
  Q: My 5 year old son has is allergic to peanuts. When I bring him to restaurants I bring his own food ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't tell you that you should or should not avoid restaurants altogether because ...
dairy and egg allergy2/11/2008
  Q: We found out two weeks ago that my daughter of 16 months has a dairy and egg allergy plus also a ...
  A: I'm sorry that you are having to deal with such big changes in your house (especially sending your ...
food allergies/picky eater2/11/2008
  Q: My daughter is 16 months and has been diagnosed with a dairy and egg allergy and also a sensitivity ...
  A: I know...feeding a toddler is challenging enough without throwing food allergies into the mix! My ...
Severe Milk Allergies1/28/2008
  Q: My Granddaughter will be 2 in May and I daughter had to take her off of all milk products when she ...
  A: First, I am wondering...has your granddaughter always been on the lower side of the growth curve? ...
14 month milk problems1/16/2008
  Q: My son vomits every time he has milk. It takes about 20 minutes but it's the same every time. It has ...
  A: I think the symptoms that you are describing could very well be due to a dairy allergy. It is ...
Special Diets and Dinner Parties1/10/2008
  Q: I have celiac disease, meaning I cannot eat foods with wheat, barley, rye, spelt, oats, etc without ...
  A: Having a restricted diet is difficult in of itself, throw in the social challenges and it can be ...
Food Difficulties1/10/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if this is in your area of expertise. If it is not, please just tell me that. My ...
  A: This question is best suited for your daughter's doctor. I also think it sounds like an intolerance ...
food irritant1/9/2008
  Q: Is it possible to get an upset stomach from eating burnt popcorn (or burnt unpopped kernals)? (used ...
  A: Eating burned popcorn may cause an upset stomach for an individual since some people get "sick" just ...
Dairy/beef allergy in toddler1/7/2008
  Q: My immediate question is if my daughter has a beef allergy, should I avoid gelatin, and if so, ...
  A: I am so sorry for your constant struggle to feed your little one! I can sort of relate but we ...
seafood allergy symptoms12/30/2007
  Q: Last night I ate a seafood salad combinatuion of: mussels, calamari(some with the teneticles still ...
  A: Yes, I would seek medical attention as soon as possible! I strongly recommend that you go to the ER ...
Skin irritations12/28/2007
  Q: Since moving into our new flat 2 months ago, I have noticed that every now and then I have really ...
  A: I'm not sure that this is related to a food allergy as it sounds like there are a few variables to ...
Fishes..12/17/2007
  Q: I'm 16 this year. I am not sure if I have allergy to fishes. I don't remember any doctors telling ...
  A: If you feel shortness of breath, wheezing or chest pain after eating any food, you should see a ...
Unusual reaction to nuts12/15/2007
  Q: Once a month or so, I buy a small bag of mixed nuts that are covered in a toffee-type coating. Just ...
  A: I wonder if you eat nuts any other time or if it is just when you treat yourself to the toffee ...

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