Links and Resources for Allergies, Intolerances, Gut Health & Children


Websites, Books, Recipes, Resources and Support by Medical Condition

DISCLAIMER: Please note that websites and resources marked with an asterix (*) are not published by health professionals specialising in medical nutrition therapy. They are included here as they are individuals or organisations who have personally experienced living with a medical condition that requires a modified diet, and have published recipes and/or supporting information that are appropriate for their medical condition. Any medical, dietary or lifestyle changes recommended by these individuals should be discussed with your health professional before making changes to your own diet or lifestyle


Allergies - General
  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia:  is dedicated to assisting individuals and their carers in the management of anaphylaxis and allergy. Obtain fact sheets, management plans, news and more  www.allergyfacts.org.au
  • Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) : an American website dedicated to  improving the quality of life for people with food allergy. A wide range of facts, information and support   www.foodallergy.org
  • Allergy Plate*: recipes and ebooks.  Each recipe is free from peanut, tree nuts, dairy, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame and gluten. An emphasis on healthy whole foods  http://allergyplate.com/pages/recipes
  • Allergy Free Cooking Baby*. Each recipe is free from nuts, dairy, egg, gluten, wheat, soy See More
  • The Australian Women's Weekly Food for Kids with Allergies. Bauer Media Group: reliable recipes that provide a great introduction into the world of cooking for allergies
  • ​Introducing solid foods to infants. J Anderson for ABA See More  and also Here
  • Breast Feeding and Food Sensitivities. J Anderson for ABA See More
  • Quirky Cooking*:  recipes made with unusual ingredients. Often suitable for allergies and intolerances  www.quirkycooking.com.au
  • One Bowl Allergy Free Baking*: nut-free, dairy-free and egg-free sweet baking cookbook containing 100 quick and easy delicious recipes, many of which are also gluten-free 
  • YUM! Top Tips for Feeding Babies and Kids with Allergies. B Dennison, F Wedding, and P Joshi. Hachette Australia. The Children's Hospital


Specific Allergy and Immunological Conditions
  • Coeliac Disease: symptoms, diagnosis and more: Coeliac Australia. http://www.coeliac.org.au/    See More
  • ausEE: symptoms, information, support, recipes, online shopping and more: http://www.ausee.org/   


Food Chemical Intolerances: Salicylates, Amines, Glutamates and more
  • Royal Prince Alfred Allergy Unit: the original developers of the Royal Prince Alfred Elimination Diet for diagnosing food intolerance. Your first stop for essential information about elimination diets. Purchase the RPAH  Elimination Diet Handbook and also consider the cookbook factsheets and more  www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy/resources/foodintol/default.html
  • Food Intolerance Pro: Food sensitivity discussions and resources with Dietitian: Joan Breakey http://foodintolerancepro.com/
    The Food Intolerance Network*: provides support for families using a low-chemical elimination diet free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers (FAILSAFE). http://fedup.com.au/
  • ​​Friendly Food: The Essential Guide to Avoiding Allergies, Additives and Problem Chemicals. Dr Anne R Swain, Dr Valencia L Soutter and Dr Robert Loblay from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit. Murdoch Books: recipes for food chemical intolerances and allergies. Particularly useful for the highly food sensitive  www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy 
  • ​Introducing solid foods to infants. J Anderson for ABA See More  and also Here
  • Breast Feeding and Food Sensitivities. J Anderson for ABA See More
  • The Failsafe Cookbook: Reducing Food Chemicals for Calm, Happy Families*. Sue Dengate. Random House Publishing: family friendly recipes which are low in food chemicals
  • Cooking for Oscar*: a mum who publishes recipes for people with food chemical intolerances e.g. low salicylates & amines, glutamates http://www.cookingforoscar.com/
  • Domestic Diva Unleashed*: a mum who publishes recipes for people with food chemical intolerances e.g. low salicylates and amines See More
  • Deceptively Delicious*. Jessica Seinfield. Collins: clever ideas for incorporating more vegetables into popular, kid-friendly foods. Great ideas for the confident cook who is comfortable with adapting recipes
  • Failsafe Foodie*: a mum who publishes recipes for people with food chemical intolerances e.g. salicylates, amines, glutamates  http://failsafefoodie.blogspot.com.au/p/recipe-list.html
  • Kersten's Kitchen*: a mum who published recipes for people with food chemical intolerances e.g. salicylates, amines & glutamates. Many recipes are suitable for people with common  food allergies See More
  • Quirky Cooking*:  recipes made with unusual ingredients. Often suitable for allergies and intolerances. Often uses a thermomix or high speed blend. For the confident cook who is comfortable adapting recipes  www.quirkycooking.com.au

Gut Health
  • Low FODMAP diet developed by Monash University Researchers. An informative App, Booklet and Recipes available www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap
  • Shepherd Works:  one of the developers of the Low FODMAP diet this website has several cookbooks targeted at suffers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Coeliac Disease with Low FODMAP recipes. http://shepherdworks.com.au
  • Coeliac Disease: symptoms, diagnosis and more: Coeliac Australia. http://www.coeliac.org.au/    See More
  • Shepherd Works: several cookbooks targeted at suffers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Coeliac Disease with Low FODMAP recipes. http://shepherdworks.com.au  See More 
  • Microba Microbiome Testing See More                                     


Chronic Fatigue, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia
  • National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases   https://www.griffith.edu.au/menzies-health-institute-queensland/about-menzieshiq/Infectious-Diseases-and-Immunology/neuroimmunology-and-emerging-diseases    See More
  • Emerge Australia  https://emerge.org.au/  See More
  • ME/CFS Australia (SA) Inc  http://sacfs.asn.au/index.html  See More








General Nutrition for Infants and Children
  • ​Introducing solid foods to infants. J Anderson for ABA See More  and also Here
  • Diet and maternal weight loss whilst breast feeding. J Anderson for ABA See More
  • Super Healthy Kids: a wide variety of recipes that focus on healthy, whole foods. For the confident cook who is comfortable with adapting recipes http://www.superhealthykids.com/healthy-kids-recipes/
  • Deceptively Delicious*. Jessica Seinfield. Collins: clever ideas for incorporating more vegetables into popular, kid-friendly foods. Great ideas for the confident cook who is comfortable with adapting recipes


ONLINE SHOPPING

  • Allergy Train:  run by a dietitian containing many products suitable for allergies and intolerances www.allergytrain.com.au
  • Allergy Friendly Foods*:  a wide range of foods suitable for those with food allergies  www.allergyfriendlyfoods.com.au
  • Sunnybrooks Gluten Free Shop*: provides a wide range of gluten free products  www.glutenfreeshop.com.au
  • Wheat Free World*: purchase a  wide variety of gluten free products, utensils and books, cooking tips, recipes and more  www.wheatfreeworld.com.au
  • Choices Gluten Free*:  is a  bakery specializing in gourmet gluten and wheat free bread, pastry, pies and cakes. Some of their products are also free from common allergens, food chemicals, FODMAPs and preservatives. www.choicesglutenfree.com.au
  • Kinnerton Confectionery*: has a wide range of allergen free chocolate items www.kinnerton.com.au