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Queso is always a hit at any football viewing event and this recipe by the Minimalist Baker has some healthy hidden benefits, especially for those with Crohn’s and UC. If cashews do not cause issues for your Crohn’s or UC, Whole Foods carries pre-made dairy free versions of Mild Nacho and Spicy Blanco quesos by Siete Family Foods that are equally as delicious. The Sweet Simple Vegan skewers can be made a couple hours in advance and kept in the refrigerator until game time for no stress prepping. Cheesy chili fries might seem like a definite no for those with Crohn’s and UC, but this recipe by Minimalist Baker is a healthy, tasty surprise.

Let your child help you pick out their lunch box, reusable container and fun ice packs like these from Pottery Barn kids. Review recipes together, brainstorm new ideas, use cookie cutters to make different shapes out of fruit, sandwiches, etc. and even work together to pack lunches at night for smoother morning routines . An additional challenge for parents of children with a chronic illness, specific diet or allergy is finding things they like that also fit their diet. If you and your doctor agree your child should aim to avoid sugar, legumes, most dairy, grains and refined vegetable oils similar to the paleo diet to manage their chronic illness symptoms, check out these posts for some lunch ideas.

While all kids deal with transitioning from summer to school, kids with chronic illness face some extra challenges. It’s good to check in with your kids regularly about how they’re feeling about school, friends, and chronic illness. Giving them an open forum to talk about how they really feel means you get the opportunity to help them feel heard and help them find solutions where necessary. Some topics might include: how to talk to other kids about their chronic illness, what to do when they’re feeling overwhelmed with illness management and schoolwork, etc.

Since gluten intolerance and MS are both autoimmune diseases, many health professionals and patients wonder if there’s a connection. In three studies, a gluten-free diet had a positive effect on disease-related markers in MS patients. According to Medical News Today, one group of proteins found in wheat (known as ATIs) has been linked to inflammation in some cases — adding weight to the argument for eliminating gluten altogether to lower the frequency of MS flare-ups. Clinical research doesn’t yet indicate going gluten-free is the key to eliminating MS symptoms.