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...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jul 5, 2023 | Nutrition News
For me, summer is such a fun time to experiment with new recipes. Our days are less structured and my daughter loves to join me in the kitchen to create new, delicious foods and drinks. Since we don’t do traditional sodas or sports drinks, summertime is a perfect time...
by Julie Matthews, MS | May 17, 2023 | Nutrition News
One of the most common things I’ve heard in my 20+ year career is that parents know there is something going on with their child’s gut but that their concerns are dismissed…especially if their child has a diagnosis of autism. Downstream Effects of GI Issues GI issues...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Feb 24, 2023 | Nutrition News
A frequent question that comes up on our live Q&A with parents in my Nourishing Hope for Healing Kids group program is around adequate protein. It is a logical question, it is an important nutrient. In fact, I refer to protein sources as “growing foods.” This is...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jan 25, 2023 | Digestion/Microbiome, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
What is Gelatin Exactly? Simply, gelatin is COOKED collagen. Gelatin is the basic ingredient is used to make foods “gel”. Gelatin is found in bone broth, but also manufactured into a powder/granulated form and added to make gummies, gelatin desserts, and more. This...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Dec 12, 2022 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Autism, Holidays, Nutrition News, Self-Care, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
Holiday Gift Guide I get many in my community who ask about my favorite products, not just in the kitchen but also when it comes to clean air, water, snacks, treats, and even self-care products. When we are looking to nourish our families in the healthiest ways...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Dec 2, 2022 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism, Holidays, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
The holidays are a wonderful time for being together with family and celebrating. But there are also holiday traditions that can inadvertanly lead to behavioral and emotional reactions. Holiday treats and decorations can cause biochemical overload and physiological...
by Julie Matthews, MS | 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, MS | 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, MS | 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...
