Important News from Nutricia North America
Important information from Nutricia North America regarding our US Metabolic product portfolio including low protein foods.
Low Pro Living Support Blog
You’ve come to right place to learn more about inborn errors of metabolism like PKU or MSUD, explore diet management tips, and hear inspiring stories. From big moments, like starting college to little ones like what to eat for dinner, we have tips and ideas to help you along the way.
Please note: information presented in our blogs is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace the care, advice, and medical supervision of your metabolic team. Always consult your metabolic healthcare team with questions you have and before you make any changes to your or your loved one’s diet or condition management.
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Did You Know Drinking PKU Formula Isn’t Your Only Option?
Help get the daily PKU formula you need in a tablet form. Find top 10 reasons to try Phlexy-10 Tablets for PKU.
Helpful ways to prepare for back-to-school for a 7th grader with PKU
Tips and wisdom from a parent of a PKU 7th grader “I feel like I’m pulled in four different directions all summer!” says Heather Bomar of Brentwood, Tennessee, in describing her busy but fun summer season. Her four children, including 12-year-old Ellis who has classical Phenylketonuria (PKU), do a variety of activities over the summer. …
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Tips from college student on how to maintain a low protein diet while at school
Reflections from a rising sophomore managing PKU and a busy schedule This time last year as James Fryer was beginning his first year of college at Willamette University, he knew he was heading into a big life transition. Some of the adjustments proved more stressful than he anticipated. “Always remembering, on my own, to have …
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Managing a Low Protein Diet at School
Starting at a new school is a time of excitement and nervousness for every child and his/her parents. As a parent of a child with a metabolic disorder, you might feel overwhelmed by the task of preparing your child to start school. However, with good planning and clear communication between your family, the school, and …
May is PKU Awareness Month
We are proud to help raise awareness for PKU (phenylketonuria) during the month of May by sponsoring a Push-Ups for PKU Challenge! From May 1 to 31, Nutricia will donate $10 for each video you post on Facebook or Instagram of you doing (or trying to do!) at least 5 push-ups. Donations up to $3,000 …
Caring for Rare Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5
Parents of children and children with PKU, MSUD and HCU share how they talk about their metabolic disorder Nutricia North America’s podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of …
Exploring low protein exotic fruits and vegetables
Exploring new fruits and vegetables can add excitement and variety to a low protein diet. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in protein and fit well into a low protein diet. Many of the fruits and vegetables we once considered exotic are now available at most grocery stores. Trying new foods opens the door …
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Caring for Rare Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4
Parents of children with PKU, MSUD and HCU share their experiences with adapting to a special low protein diet Nutricia North America’s podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories …
Caring For Rare Podcast: Season 1, Episode 3
Accepting And Thriving With HCU – An Interview With The Sullivan Family Nutricia North America’s new podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors of metabolism. Our …
How to Have an Awesome Low Protein Holiday Meal
Written by Guest Blogger, Julia Orsi, Adult and Mom with PKU.
Caring for Rare Podcast: Season 1, Episode 2
Growing up with MSUD – an interview with 8-year-old Carter Coleman & his parents Nutricia North America’s new podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors of …
What is jackfruit?
Chef Natalie explains: “How many of you know what this is? If you don’t, it’s a jackfruit. Jackfruit is a relative of figs and breadfruit. It grows in the tropical areas of places like Asia, Brazil and Africa. It’s technically a fruit but it has a very meaty texture. It’s low in protein and can …
Caring for Rare Podcast: Season 1, Episode 1
Raising Young Children With PKU – An Interview With Lacy Shaffer And Julie Bolduc Defilippo Nutricia North America’s new podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors …
Caring for Rare Podcast
Nutricia North America’s podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors of metabolism. Our guests on the show share their difficulties at diagnosis, changes they made to …
Introducing NutriciaMetabolics.com
From little moments to big ones, we’re here for you Nutricia is proud to launch our newly redesigned NutriciaMetabolics.com website, formerly known as MedicalFood.com. NutriciaMetabolics.com has been rebuilt with you in mind. Our aim is to provide the Metabolic community with support from the littlest moments in life to the biggest ones. Here are a …
The Early Years: Giving Your Little One the Best Start in Life
Nutricia is by your family’s side following your baby’s diagnosis of an inborn error of metabolism: our Periflex®/Anamix® Early Years metabolic infant formulas are used and trusted in 25 countries, and we’re here with all-around support to give your little one the best start in life. Nutricia is committed to supporting your little one with …
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Do I Really Need to Follow the Expiration Date?
Can you remember the last time you checked the expiration dates on the food you have in your pantry or in the back of your refrigerator? If you can’t remember, this might be a good time to go and check. We often get questions on using expired product and if it’s still safe. Our advice …
Calcium & Your Child’s Diet
Calcium is a mineral best known for its role in bone health. In fact, the body stores more than 99% of calcium in bones and teeth to keep them strong.1 Calcium also plays a key role in other important functions of the body. Your body uses calcium to help move your muscles and your blood, …
10 Low Protein Lunch Tips for School
Written in collaboration with Katie Maguire, PKU Adult and 2nd grade schoolteacher Lunch anxiety? Anxious that your child will not eat her lunch or drink formula at school? Here are some quick ideas that you can do to prepare and hopefully ease some anxiety: Pack the lunchbox and practice eating at home; make sure your child …
Push-Ups for PKU Challenge, 2021!
Raise Awareness for PKU this May Nutricia North America is proud to support PKU Awareness Month this May by sponsoring a Push-Ups for PKU Challenge! From May 1 to 31, Nutricia will donate $10 for each video you post on Facebook or Instagram of you doing (or trying to do!) at least 5 push-ups. The …
A family’s journey in learning about PKU through baby Aspen
“When I got the call, I couldn’t process what I was hearing. It was so hard.” Lacy thinks back to the moment when she learned that her second child, a baby girl named Aspen, was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that means a person must avoid foods naturally high …
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Restaurant Food Guides: Common Low Protein Options on Restaurant Menus
Just because you have a metabolic condition like phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), homocystinuria (HCU), or another inborn error of metabolism disorder doesn’t mean you can’t order restaurant food. Here are helpful tips for navigating common restaurant menus in the U.S. and Canada and finding low protein options that fit your diet. Remember …
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Monitoring Your Baby’s PHE Levels
Monitoring your baby’s blood phenylalanine (PHE) levels is an important part of managing PKU and helping your child thrive. Keeping blood PHE levels within the target range leads to normal growth and brain functions. If blood PHE levels are too high over an extended period, it may affect the brain. If PHE levels are too …
Helping Families Find Formula Coverage: Nutricia Navigator
Obtaining health insurance coverage for metabolic formula can be stressful in our current times. You may have experienced challenges in getting your formula covered, such as loss of coverage due to an employment change, dropped coverage due to age, and the list goes on. We understand how complicated it can be. That’s why Nutricia Navigator …
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Sending Your Child to Daycare with a Special Diet
When your child has a metabolic disorder, the idea of daycare can feel stressful and overwhelming. Rest assured that young children with metabolic disorders go to daycare every day and receive excellent care! A child with a special diet is nothing new to daycare centers nowadays. Daycares typically have protocols in place to ensure your …
How to Explain Your Metabolic Disorder to Friends
Friends are so important to have in your life. Deciding to tell people that you have an inborn error of metabolism – such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), homocystinuria (HCU), or another condition – is a personal decision. We’re here to help if you feel like opening up to your friends about …
Find out how Rene returned to the PKU diet
Being off the PKU diet leads to high phenylalanine (PHE) levels and is associated with a variety of symptoms, such as feeling tired, irritable and forgetful. This is how Rene felt before he went back on the PKU diet as an adult. We met up with Rene in his home in San Diego, CA to …
Upcycling Metabolic Formula Cans
Wait, wait! Don’t throw out your formula can yet! You can reuse your Nutricia Metabolics formula cans for arts & crafts and more! First, fully clean out the can. Second, follow our easy and fun tips below. Be sure to clean your cans out thoroughly before reusing them. We recommend wiping out the cans with …
Learning about PKU through fun activities for kids
To help provide an educational activity, we are proud to share a printable copy of My PKU Activity Book. This activity book is full of fun and educational coloring pages, word searches and other games to keep your school-aged child and their siblings engaged and learning about Phenylketonuria (PKU). Examples from My PKU Activity Book: …
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