by Julie Matthews, MS | Nov 29, 2023 | Autism, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
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...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 30, 2023 | Holidays, Nutrition News
If your child is following a special diet, or you just don’t want them to eat junk, you might be dreading Halloween, or even wondering if you should go trick or treating at all. For kids with food allergens and intolerances, trying to sort through the gluten, dairy,...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 23, 2023 | Autism, Digestion/Microbiome, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Pregnancy/Baby, Scientific Research
In this article on the nutrition research, we delve into five compelling studies that shed light on the interconnected realms of immune health, gut function, mental well-being, and growth during crucial developmental stages. Our exploration begins with an in-depth...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 13, 2023 | Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals
As the weather changes and we begin to move into fall, it is always a good time to look at how our nutritional changes can support our overall health and wellness. Fall and winter are notorious for colds and flus and right now, I am sure many of us are focused on how...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 2, 2023 | Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
Aggression is a difficult and sometimes devastating symptom that occurs in children for varied reasons—some known and some unknown. The correlation between food and behavior intrigued me 20 years ago, and sparked my career as a nutrition researcher and clinician. And...
