by Julie Matthews, MS | Dec 21, 2012 | Holidays, Nutrition News
Are you and your family on a special diet this holiday season? Or maybe you are hosting a gathering for people on a special diet? Nothing can spoil a wonderful holiday faster than you or your child feeling sick from a gluten infraction, or a behavioral reactions from...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Dec 7, 2012 | Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
Food allergies are very common in children with autism, ADHD, and related disorders, and have been significantly on the rise in the last decade. There are many theories and “possible” causes including: the hygiene theory (being too clean), vaccines, eating...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jul 10, 2012 | Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
Oxalates are sharp crystals that are very inflammatory. Oxalates bind to minerals in the diet like calcium and can create mineral deficiencies. They can perpetuate a yeast overgrowth, even if you are on a low sugar and starch-free diet like the GAPS diet. They can...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 3, 2012 | Autism, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals
Yesterday was a great day! It’s Autism Awareness Day, people learned something important about autism – that the CDC just informed us that autism rates are up 23% and the there’s no plan for helping. But something else happened, something hopeful....
by Julie Matthews, MS | Mar 22, 2012 | Holidays, Kids Cook & Garden, Nutrition News, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Playdough is a fun and creative art medium. However, for gluten-free kids, Play-doh is not an option, as Play-doh brand contains gluten. Since gluten can absorb through the skin and (if your kids are like mine) kids often eat playdough, so gluten-free...
