Autism
For the last 20 years, my work has revolved around supporting individuals with autism and their families as they embark on nutrition intervention. I have also had the honor to participate in published research regarding the benefits of diet for autism. The science is clear, and as the families that work with me can attest, nutrition matters when it comes to health, learning, and behavior, especially in regards to autism.
Explore our articles on diet and nutrition intervention for autism spectrum disorders.
Nourishing Hope in the Garden
The last few months have been difficult for me… as I’m sure they have been for many of you. My child has been struggling with tummy issues, our car was stolen out of our garage by a criminal, and we have been dealing with the same stay-at-home (and school-at-home)...
18 Years: ONE Empowering Idea for ADHD & Autism
This Spring marks the anniversary of ONE Empowering Idea for ADHD & Autism that’s helped countless children and families worldwide. This ONE idea, Nourishing Hope - giving specialized attention to the food and nutrition children receive to help them improve - is...
Sauerkraut Recipe
GFCF/SCD/GAPS/Paleo/LOD/BED/Keto Diet Compliance Sauerkraut is wonderful for digestion and the immune system. It’s also beneficial for our mood. Sauerkraut is made with fermented or cultured cabbage and other vegetables. When they are made raw, the traditional way,...
Using Rainbows to Teach Kids Good Nutrition
Have you been trying to get more nutrients (and vegetables) into your child? As a nutritionist specializing in children with autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental delays, I can share with you that most parents I work with are worried about their child’s...
Julie Matthews’ Email to Forbes Requesting Correction
I sent the following email to Forbes on December 5th in response to their inaccurate article on dietary intervention for autism. Attention Forbes Media, I’m writing regarding an article published in Forbes online on November 11, 2019 by one of your contributors,...
Forbes article ignores abundant science on gluten-free for autism
This week an article was published in Forbes, disparaging the use of the gluten-free diet for autism - a healthful approach that has benefited thousands of families around the world for decades. The author’s “bent” seems to be to discourage parents of children with...
Real Results from Real Kids
Improve their diet and reduce their symptoms When a child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, parents go looking for solutions. They seek therapies and approaches to support their child’s well being. But with many alternative approaches being touted, it can be difficult...
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My Approach to a Healthy Food Pyramid for Kids
[Is Choose MyPlate Best?]
It’s no secret that we live in a culture of fad diets and nutritional trends. In fact, the odds are that you’ve heard of several new ones this year alone. Mediterranean, keto, vegan, and more– with all these options, what’s the best choice for eating healthy? ...
Two Strategic Autism Diets (GFCF and Grain-Free)
Insights into the influence of dietary changes on symptoms of autism are providing families with more hope than ever before. Autism has long been considered a “mysterious” brain disorder that begins/ends in the brain, and that affects observable social behavior. But...