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 | May 3, 2021 | Gardening, Kids Cook & Garden, Nutrition News
It’s vegetable garden time! This is the perfect time to plan your garden. If you’ve seen my gardening posts in the past and you’ve considered a garden but hadn’t planned in time or had the capacity, now’s the time. Typically, after Mother’s Day signifies the...
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,...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Feb 22, 2021 | GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Keto, Low Oxalate, Low Salicylate, Nut-Free, Nutrition News, Paleo, Recipes - Cooking To Heal, SCD/GAPS
Avoid pepper for LOD and FG. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 3 eggs ½ teaspoon salt Black pepper (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash cauliflower, cut cauliflower chunks off base stem/leaves. Put cauliflower in food processor and process until a...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Feb 9, 2021 | Holidays, Nutrition News
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Food and candy tend to play starring roles, which can present challenges for those wanting to eat healthy and/or navigate food allergies/intolerances. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be a challenge to celebrate our loved ones...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jan 13, 2021 | Egg-Free, Elimination, GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Low FODMAPS, Low Oxalate, Low SAG, Low Salicylate, Nut-Free, Nutrition News, Paleo, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
The Rutabaga, also known as a swede, Swedish turnip (though distinctly different than a turnip), and neep (in Scotland). Rutabagas are root vegetables and a member of the cruciferous or brassica family, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts,...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jan 7, 2021 | AIP, Egg-Free, Elimination, GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Low FODMAPS, Low Oxalate, Low SAG, Low Salicylate, Nut-Free, Nutrition News, Paleo, Recipes - Cooking To Heal, SCD/GAPS
This is a great recipe because it’s compatible with so many diets. To make it low salicylate or SAG, use ghee or sunflower oil. For 100% dairy-free, avoid ghee. For keto, eat sparingly. Ingredients 3-4 Rutabagas Ghee or expeller-pressed coconut oil Salt Directions...