by Julie Matthews, MS | 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 Julie Matthews, MS | 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, MS | Nov 3, 2021 | Autism Diet & Implementation, Food & Nutrients, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Drink camel’s milk? Really? And, for those who cannot drink the milk from a goat or cow, is it possible camel’s might be for you? I want to share my experience with camel milk for autism. As a nutritionist for children with autism for 20 years, my research and...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Oct 4, 2021 | Nutrition News
10 Strategies for the GFCF Diet Plan for Autism and ADHD Starting on a gluten-free and casein-free (GFCF) diet for your child with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other neurological/special needs can result in profound improvements. Let’s start by defining what these things...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Sep 15, 2021 | Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
An astounding 31% of children have anxiety (and 46% of adults!) To say this is a problem would be an understatement in my opinion. Symptoms of anxiety can be debilitating and can negatively impact the child’s home life, school performance, friendships, and ability to...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Aug 19, 2021 | Autism, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
I have to admit that as a nutritionist and a mom, I’m a bit obsessed with lunchboxes and finding the perfect non-toxic lunch containers for my daughter (and myself). I own and have tried many. While all of my choices at home are BPA-, phthalate- and lead-free, I’m...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jul 5, 2021 | Autism, Autism Diet & Implementation, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Choosing to implement a gluten-free and dairy-free diet for a child with autism can be beneficial in many ways. Reports from parents include improvements in cognition, receptive and expressive language, development, skin conditions, as well as reduction in behaviors,...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 22, 2021 | Gardening, Kids Cook & Garden, Nutrition News
Bees! Do they strike fear or joy? I didn’t realize how much I love bees. It’s really a new affinity I have gained in recent years. As I have gotten more and more into gardening, I have realized the importance of bees. I could have tons of tomato or squash flowers but...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 29, 2021 | Holidays, Self-Care
Mother’s Day is coming up and I wanted to share a new guide I created just for moms! I know how much of our everyday energy, care, love, attention, focus, and thought goes into supporting others. Whether it is our immediate family, our extended family, our friends,...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 22, 2021 | AIP, Egg-Free, Elimination, GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Low Salicylate, Nut-Free, Nutrition News, Paleo, Recipes - Cooking To Heal, SCD/GAPS
Ingredients 5-6 carrots, chopped 1 red/purple beet, peeled and chopped 1 small or 1/2 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 ½ cups water Directions Place all chopped and prepared vegetables and water into a pot. Once water boils, reduce heat,...
