ADHD/Learning Delays
The brain and the gut are intrinsically linked! When you nourish the body, you nourish the brain. If your child has ADD, ADHD, or learning delays, certain food compounds or additives can worsen those conditions. Understanding the unique response and dietary needs of your child can make all the difference.
Explore our articles on diet and nutrition intervention for ADHD, learning delays, and other special needs.
Healthy Halloween: Trick or Treat Reinvented
Halloween is almost here. I’ve put together some really fun and delicious ideas which offer you many options for allergen free foods and treats, crafts, and activities to enjoy during this Halloween. I even have some friends and clients who prefer a Halloween party...
Challenging Summer Behaviors and Salicylates – How Popular Summer Foods Can Sabotage Your Child’s Mood and Behavior
If you were hoping that summertime - a time with no school, fresh air, sunshine, and exercise - would help your child feel better and improve their behavior.... but it hasn’t, then salicylates might be your culprit. Salicylates in Food Salicylates are...
23 Years: ONE Idea for ADHD & Autism
This summer marks 23 years sharing ONE life-changing idea for ADHD & Autism that’s helped countless children and families worldwide. This ONE idea, Nourishing Hope - giving special attention to the food and nutrition children receive is fueled by scientific...
Nourishing Hope Holiday Guide
Holiday Gift GuideI get many in my community who ask about my favorite products, not just in the kitchen but also when it comes to clean air, water, snacks, treats, and even self-care products. When we are looking to nourish our families in the healthiest ways...
Is Your Christmas Tree Causing Meltdowns? Healthy Solutions to Keep the Holidays Happy
The holidays are a wonderful time for being together with family and celebrating. But there are also holiday traditions that can inadvertanly lead to behavioral and emotional reactions. Holiday treats and decorations can cause biochemical overload and physiological...
Do Diets High in Sugar Cause Hyperactivity in Children?
ADHD Diet for ChildrenChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD face difficulties interacting with peers, performing well in school, and getting along with family members at home. Although more research into the multitude of causes of the disorder...
Chicken Nuggets
Egg-Free Chicken Nuggets GFCFSF/Low Oxalate/Low Salicylate, Egg-Free, and Nut-Free Use white vinegar for low salicylate. Ingredients 2 Chicken breasts or thighs 2/3 cup GF flour (I use 2/3 brown rice flour and 1/3 potato starch or tapioca starch or a combo of...
Is Meat Glue Hiding in Your Child’s Chicken Nuggets?
September is Chicken Month! Who would have thought? But, it is a great opportunity to talk about chicken and how it fits into a healthy diet. Chicken can be a wonderful protein source for many individuals. However, there are some issues to watch out for when choosing...
Starting a Fall Garden
It’s mid summer and if you have a garden you are probably harvesting, or just beginning to harvest, your summer vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and green beans. But can you believe... it’s already time to think about fall crops?! If you didn’t...