Kids Cook
25 Vegetables in a Dozen Kid-Friendly Ways
Can you name 25 vegetables your kids have tried? How about 10? If you are like most of my clients, the answer is no. The #1 challenge most parents have in feeding their children well is getting them to eat vegetables. Some kids won’t eat anything...
Nourishing Hope returns to Australia!
Julie Matthews, leading autism diet and nutrition specialist returns to Australia in May 2013. Don't miss these opportunities to see, learn from, and become inspired by Julie.In collaboration with the Mindd Foundation and sponsored by Houston Enzymes, Speech...
Note from Julie Matthews on Autism Awareness Month
Being April, the words "autism awareness" are being strewn everywhere. However, "awareness" of autism prevalence alone falls short. People need to know WHAT autism is, and HOW you can improve the lives and families of those...
Deviled Eggs (RECIPE)
I have to confess I've always LOVED deviled eggs. I used to be embarrassed to say so - I always thought I was the only one. Deviled eggs seemed like a strange appetizer relic from the seventies. Throwing parties, I assumed they would not be popular. However, since I...
The Gaps in GAPS? What you need to know
As a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism for over ten years, I have found the GAPS Diet to be one of the most effective strategies for aiding health and healing. Extensive scientific research indicates that...
Study: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Correlate with Autism Severity
It has long been known by parents (and many health professionals), that children with autism have higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Ask any parent of a child with autism, and they will likely tell you that...
Gelatin Hearts (RECIPE)
GFCF/ Soy-free/ SCD/GAPS/Low oxalate Gelatin Hearts are finger gelatin that you can pick up and eat with your fingers. It is two layers of gelatin with a strawberry heart in the middle. Read instructions and get ingredients for everything ready. Start with the White...
Supplements for Autism and ADHD
When following any specialized diet for healing, you've got to know about supplements. After speaking with thousands of parents at conferences, webinars, and client appointments over the past ten years, I've realized that this is...
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake & Cupcakes (RECIPE)
New Year Intention Cupcakes Because my Father-in-Law's birthday falls on the day after New Year's, his birthday is often overlooked. We decided to have a birthday party for him in combination with a New Year's Day party with friends. While I was preparing cupcakes for...