If you're a nanny or personal chef, you have to follow certain restrictions when cooking for children or adults with food allergies. The last thing anyone wants to do is to take a trip to the emergency room. Furthermore, children are often picky eaters so finding allergy-free food to prepare is a task easier said than done. Take a look at these allergy-friendly tips to help you create a delicious and healthy meal.
- Cook with the proper materials: When dealing with a food allergy it is even more important to thoroughly clean your cooking utensils. Stay clear of wood silverware and cutting boards since this material is more difficult to clean. Opt for plastic and silicone varieties which are easier to sanitize. Additionally, stainless steel pots and pans are dishwasher-friendly.
- Know the severity of the allergy: Certain allergies are more extreme than others and can even lead to death. If you care for a child who has a severe allergy, be sure that no traces of this food are even prepared next to his or her meal to avoid cross-contamination. "If a member of your family is anaphylactic to even airborne traces of peanut, you will be sure to keep peanuts out of the house, and you will do everything in your power to be sure that nothing that's cross-contaminated by peanuts comes into your house," reported Marissa Brassfield on CalorieLab.com
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