by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 3, 2024 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism, Holidays, Nutrition News
Halloween is almost here. I’ve put together some really fun and delicious ideas which offer you many options for allergen free foods and treats, crafts, and activities to enjoy during this Halloween. I even have some friends and clients who prefer a Halloween party...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Sep 30, 2024 | Nutrition News
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are often concerned about keeping their children healthy and their immune systems strong, especially during the fall when viruses and germs are common. A robust immune system can help protect against illnesses and keep...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Aug 1, 2024 | Nutrition News
Parents today are increasingly seeking ways to support their children’s health, learning, and behavior through dietary choices. One such approach is the Paleo diet, which emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods similar to those consumed by our ancestors. A Natural...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jul 31, 2024 | Nutrition News
With back-to-school upon us, making the most of our valuable time is critical, especially if you have a child on a special diet. While it can be easy to run through a drive thru or order takeout, kids with special dietary needs can’t always eat out successfully. And...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 30, 2024 | Egg-Free, Food & Nutrients, GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Holidays, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Paleo, Picky Eating
Holidays are great opportunities to encourage our kids to join us in the kitchen to prepare festive foods and also take the lead on making their own recipes. I am so proud of my daughter, Ruby. She created a smoothie bowl for the Fourth of July! She figured out a plan...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 26, 2024 | Nutrition News
Transitioning your child to a gluten-free, casein-free, and soy-free (GFCFSF) diet may seem like a daunting task, but with proper knowledge and planning, it can be a smooth and rewarding journey. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to implement this diet, including a...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 19, 2024 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism Diet & Implementation, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Toxins
If you expected summertime—free of school, full of fresh air and sunshine—to help your child feel better and behave more calmly, but instead you’re seeing more struggles, salicylates might be the reason. Salicylates in Food Salicylates are naturally-occurring...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 5, 2024 | Holidays, Nutrition News, Recipes - Cooking To Heal
Are you looking for a dessert that is festive and delicious? Did you know, on average… Kids eat 66 grams of sugar per day, two and a half times what’s recommended. And it equals 53 POUNDS of sugar per year! Sugar sweetened beverages make up 47% of this sugar and sweet...
by Julie Matthews, MS | May 15, 2024 | 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, MS | May 14, 2024 | Autism, Nutrition News
I’m excited to share the results of our nutrition research, Ratings of the Effectiveness of 13 Therapeutic Diets for Autism Spectrum Disorder, published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. In this paper, James Adams, PhD, and I (Julie Matthews, MS) explored the...
