by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 24, 2011 | Kids Cook & Garden, Nutrition News, Picky Eating, Recipes - Cooking To Heal
Eggs are a great source of protein and good brain fats. They make a wonderful snack in the form of a hardboiled egg. Hardboiled eggs are easy to bring on the go. For kids that are not allergic to eggs, they can be eaten cold, are a good finger food, and an easy...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 21, 2011 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Scientific Research
A study uncovered the powerful effects of an elimination diet on children with ADHD. The study called, The Impact of Nutrition On Children with ADHD (INCA), was published in the Lancet in February 2011. It is so wonderful to see a mainstream journal recognizing...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 16, 2011 | Autism, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Pregnancy/Baby, Scientific Research
A study on prenatal vitamins and autism was conducted emphasizing the importance of proper nutrient intake before and during the early stages of pregnancy. This study in Epidemiology, lead by Rebecca Schmidt, found that women who did not take a prenatal vitamin...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 13, 2011 | Autism, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Scientific Research
Epigentics is a relatively new field of study involving the changes in genetic expression (versus gene sequence). This ability to turn on and off genes is a way for humans to rapidly adapt to changes in our environment. Nutrition and toxins can influence...
by Julie Matthews, MS | May 13, 2011 | Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Most nutritionists recommend avoiding sugar in the diet—and applying this basic advice to kids is important. Sugar is addicting and bad for our health. But with all of the parent-child battles that can happen (screen-time, bedtime, chores, etc.) there can be so many...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 26, 2011 | Food & Nutrients, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals
Calcium-Rich Foods for Casein-Free Diets Calcium is an important nutrient. It’s essential for strong bones, as well as supporting muscle contraction, heart function, and neurotransmitter release. Studies show that children with autism are often deficient in calcium. ...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 12, 2011 | Autism, Digestion/Microbiome, Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals
Digestive issues are common in autism spectrum disorders, and fermented foods are a helpful dietary component for supporting and balancing the digestive system. In fact, beneficial bacteria in these foods support many body systems and processes through the body....
by Julie Matthews, MS | Mar 17, 2011 | Autism Diet & Implementation, Nutrition News
The top allergenic foods for Americans are: gluten, casein, soy, and corn, as well as eggs, citrus, chocolate, cane sugar, seafood and shellfish, peanuts and nuts. Today we are going to talk about the top 4. Food allergies and sensitivities (and their...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Feb 13, 2011 | Digestion/Microbiome, Nutrition News, Pregnancy/Baby
We love cultured vegetables in our home. We enjoy making them and look forward to the day when Ruby can assist. I’ve taught many classes on making sauerkraut and kids love to help–crushing the cabbage with their bare hands, releasing the...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Feb 8, 2011 | Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Reposted from December 31, 2008, NourishingHope.com By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant As an autism nutrition consultant, I’ve been supporting clients following the Gluten-Free Casein-Free (GFCF) diet for years. Some of my clients would report...
