{"id":61739,"date":"2025-06-17T07:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T21:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/understanding-food-sensitivities\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T07:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T21:10:36","slug":"understanding-food-sensitivities","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/podcast\/understanding-food-sensitivities\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Food Sensitivities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food sensitivities can feel like a confusing and overwhelming topic, especially when your little one is experiencing symptoms, and you\u2019re trying to work out what\u2019s going on. Unlike allergies, sensitivities can present in a wide variety of ways, and figuring out the right next step isn\u2019t always clear-cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, Luka picks Kate\u2019s brain about food sensitivities &#8211; what they are, how they\u2019re different to allergies and intolerances, and how to navigate them with confidence. This conversation is full of practical advice to help you understand, support, and advocate for your child (and yourself!) without the guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka McCabe &#8211; founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food<\/a>, author of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/milktomeals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk to Meals<\/a>, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kate__holm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kate Holm<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this episode, we discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The difference between food sensitivities, allergies, and intolerances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common signs of food sensitivities in babies and toddlers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why sensitivities can be so tricky to identify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of testing (and its limitations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why you\u00a0<em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em>\u00a0DIY elimination diets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to safely explore dietary changes with professional guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal of reintroduction and improving tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; and so much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boob to Food Online Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/118-introducing-allergens-with-paediatric-allergist-dr\/id1674292759?i=1000700798023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Previous allergy episodes with Dr Chai (118, 119, 120)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by Koala Eco.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>Koala Eco creates natural, non-toxic cleaning products that are as kind to your home as they are to the planet. We\u2019re obsessed with their new dishwashing powder\u2014free from harsh chemicals and fragranced with lemon myrtle and mandarin essential oils. It\u2019s safe for your family, effective on messes, and even gentle on baby\u2019s silicone plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the code&nbsp;<strong>BOOBTOFOOD<\/strong>&nbsp;for 25% off all Koala Eco products. 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