About Kristi Winkels: Food Allergy Dietitian

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I’m Kristi, Registered Dietitian and food allergy mom, and I’m on a mission to help you eat well - no matter your dietary restrictions!

When my oldest son was diagnosed with multiple food allergies as a baby, it turned our world upside down. We had to adapt to eating without dairy, eggs, wheat, and peanuts.

Then my second son came along and, before his first birthday, we learned he was allergic to eggs.

Learning to live with food allergies changed our lives in many ways. In 2007, I started sharing allergy friendly recipes and nutrition tips with the hope that I could help others going through the same challenges.

I believe:

Food is meant to be enjoyed, not feared.
People with food allergies can enjoy many of the same foods everyone else does, we just have to be a bit more creative!
Kids with food allergies can grow and thrive, even with food allergies.
People with food allergies need support and shouldn’t have to do it alone!

What will you find at Eating With Food Allergies?

This site is full of all of the tips, food finds, and recipes that I've found helpful while eating with food allergies. Are you wondering where to go first? Here are some suggestions:

If you're just starting out, be sure to read up on the top 9 most common food allergies. You'll also find lists of foods and ingredients to avoid for each allergen.
Looking for some substitutes for the allergens that you're avoiding? Check out the Allergy Free Substitutes Page where you'll find some of my favorites.
Do you need help planning your meals (now that meals are a bit more complicated)? Read the Meal Planning Page for some suggestions.
Are you looking for some new "allergy-free" recipes to try? Then head on over to the Allergy Free Recipes Page for some ideas.

Questions? Drop me an email at [email protected]

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Kristi's Bio

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a special interest in food allergies. She has two sons who were diagnosed with food allergies when they were babies. This led her to start her blog, Eating With Food Allergies in 2007 to share food allergy resources, nutrition tips, and allergy-friendly recipes.

Kristi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and completed her dietetic internship through Sodexo.

She has authored a continuing education course for Registered Dietitians, presented on food allergy nutrition at conferences, and volunteered her time with the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota as a medical board member.

When she isn't writing about food allergies and developing recipes, she works as a diabetes educator in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two sons.