The Best Food Diary Template For Allergies
Hey there, I’m Corinna Meckelborg.
I’m a 16-year food allergy mom, and I’ve been a Food Allergy Coach for over 6. I’ve helped hundreds of food allergy parents keep their kids safe.
I created this food diary template for allergies so that moms could track their child’s food allergy information easily and in ONE spot.
When you have a food diary template, it can help you prepare for:
EVERY Allergist appointment so you’re prepared to answer all the questions the doctor has so they can give the best recommendations for your child.
The worst-case scenario if something ever happened to you and it's important that others can take over EASILY (I believe in planning for the worst, but expecting the best in all situations, including food allergies).
Looking back to see how far you've come with food introductions & challenges.
Being the best parent with a positive & grateful mindset.
A good food diary template makes it easy to answer questions when you’re at the doctor's or remember the instructions the Allergist gave you at your last visit which all equals to peace of mind.
Important Features of a Food Diary for Allergies Template
If you want to create your own food diary, you definitely can. That said, using a pre-made template simplifies the process and provides an easy-to-use structure. Not only that, but it will give you peace of mind because you know that someone else could read the diary and have all the information they need to help your child if something happened to you.
Here are a few essential features of a food diary template (which are included in this template):
Food introduction & challenges spaces so you can record exactly what foods you’ve given your child, the amounts, and any reactions (or not!). Perfect for introducing allergens to a baby or a food allergy sibling.
Doctors/Allergists visit spaces so you can reference all the special instructions, blood test numbers, or other results at any time.
Pages to record questions you have for your doctor so you don’t forget them during your next visit.
Weekly gratitude/mindset & priority journaling spaces so you can stay positive & organized throughout the year.
Spaces to record allergy-safe food brands & where to purchase so you don’t forget where to find it or where the best deal is.
Your Food Diary Template Should Be Easy To Use and Customizable
Whichever food diary template you choose, make sure it’s easy to use and customizable.
The one I created has 4 specific sections to help you track your child’s food allergies, and once you download the file, you can choose whether you use all 4 or just one. You can also print off as many pages as you want, depending on what you need.
So it’s fully customizable to your needs.
Here’s a preview of each section and what each page of the template looks like.
Track Progress and Identify Patterns
When you have everything laid out in an easy-to-use and easy-to-find format, it makes it so helpful to look back and see where you’ve come from.
Wondering where you bought that amazing allergy-friendly snack? Look it up so you can easily get it again without driving all over town.
Or, maybe you can’t remember what your doctor said 2 visits ago? Just look at your diary to find out!
You might also be worried about symptoms that came up when you were introducing an allergen or new food to your child. You can look back and see exactly what happened so you don’t forget a thing and you can explain it to your allergist/doctor so they can give you the best help possible.
You can also identify patterns, trigger foods, and potential cross-contact issues too.
And of course, in the allergy-safe food & brand section you can keep track of all the safe foods and where you found them for the lowest price. We all know allergy-friendly food is expensive, so this part will save you a lot of money!
Tips For Using Your Food Diary Template For Allergies
First, you need a good template. You can create your own, OR you can purchase a pre-made one here.
Now, just print off your food diary template and keep it in a binder of your choice. I recommend a colored 1-inch binder so it’s easy to store and see.
Remember to slide the food allergy diary cover page into the front clear plastic envelope at the front of the binder so you know exactly what that binder holds (this is included in the template and you can see it in the picture below)!
Next, the most important step is to use it consistently. By completing the information on a regular basis, and in detail, you will have the best records to look back on and use.
One benefit of having the weekly “mindset and priority section” of this food diary template is that it keeps your diary front of mind for every new week and helps remind you to use it consistently. Most importantly it will help you feel organized, positive, and motivated too!
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Conclusion
A food diary template for allergies will help you keep accurate records and track the progress of your child’s food allergies all in ONE easy-to-find place.
