by Julie Matthews, NC | Aug 16, 2022 | Autism, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Download our handout on GFCF and Grain-Free Lunches There are a lot of children on special diets. In our Nourishing Hope community the following diets are very helpful for kids with ADHD, Autism, and neurodevelopmental delays… GFCF Diet Paleo Diet Specific...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jun 29, 2022 | Nutrition News
Sugar is everywhere in our modern society. And this is especially true with children, where every special occasion and birthday has sugary treats involved. Birthdays and cake. Movies and soda. School events and treats. Sports and sports drinks. Many of us probably...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jun 14, 2022 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Nutrition News
ADHD Diet for Children Children 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...
by Julie Matthews, NC | May 24, 2022 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism Diet & Implementation, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Toxins
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...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Mar 22, 2022 | Gardening, Kids Cook & Garden, Nutrition News
Spring is on its way but in some areas of the country (and world) it is still a little too cold to begin planting in your outside garden. But, what if I told you that you can make a small, portable greenhouse with just a few basic supplies? It is easy (and...
by Martin Matthews | Mar 1, 2022 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism, Nourishing Hope News, Nutrition News
, This spring marks 21 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...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Feb 21, 2022 | Autism, Autism Diet & Implementation, Digestion/Microbiome, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
The microbiome in autism is an avenue of important research. Studying the differences in microbiome composition for individuals with an autism diagnosis is yielding valuable insight. Here’s some recent research on the microbiome and children’s health, including kids...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jan 31, 2022 | Autism, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Scientific Research, Toxins, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Did you know that broccoli sprouts can improve autism symptoms and other neuroinflammatory conditions? At first, I thought it was too good to be true until I looked into the science much further. How could this one tiny food do so much good? Sulforaphane Increases...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jan 30, 2022 | Autism, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Recipes - Cooking To Heal, Scientific Research, Toxins, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Broccoli Sprouts Made Easy 2 TBS broccoli seeds I like Johnny Seeds and Sprout People brand seeds. 1 quart sized mason jar, sterilized (or well scrubbed with really hot water and dried naturally). Put 2 Tablespoons broccoli seeds in the mason jar Fill halfway with...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jan 3, 2022 | Nutrition News, Self-Care
I love the new year…Well, sort of. Let me explain. I love the opportunity during the new year to reflect on what I want to create. I dislike the “pressure” of the “New Year’s Resolution.” It feels so forced. And if you know me, you know I dislike feeling forced to do...
