Mom On A Mission: Medical Researcher Mom Invents Food Line To Help Reduce Babies’ Allergic Reactions

We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti

“We’re Momming Today” about allergies! It’s a growing problem for families; roughly two children in every classroom has them, and we’re often advised to not eat peanuts on airplanes or even bake cupcakes for kids’ school birthday parties unless the ingredients are listed. One mom had had enough! Meenal Lele, mother of two and medical researcher with a background in chemical engineering, became a businesswoman on a mission when her son was diagnosed with severe food allergies. Determined to help him and other desperate moms, Lele invented a peanut and egg line for babies. The thinking was EXPOSE them at a young age, and REDUCE their potential allergic reaction as early as possible. She explains.

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