Ingredients: 2 avocadoes 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 1 cup of sweetener (honey, maple syrup, dates) Instructions:Blend avocados, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving....
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Artificial colors can be the cause of many negative reactions when they are ingested into our bodies. Some children and adults become hyperactive, irritable, aggressive, inattentive, or have other symptoms known to stem from artificial colors made from petroleum-based...
22 Years: ONE Empowering Idea for ADHD & Autism
This summer marks 22 years sharing ONE life-changing idea for ADHD & Autism that’s helped countless children and families worldwide. This ONE idea, Nourishing Hope - giving special attention to the food and nutrition children receive is fueled by scientific...
Broccoli Sprouts and Sulforaphane Benefits for Autism and Beyond
Did you know that broccoli sprouts can improve autism symptoms and other neuroinflammatory conditions? At first, I thought it was too good to be true until I looked into the science much further. How could this one tiny food do so much good?Sulforaphane Increases...
Dump the Resolutions and Focus on Self-Care
I love the new year…Well, sort of. Let me explain. I love the opportunity during the new year to reflect on what I want to create. I dislike the “pressure” of the “New Year’s Resolution.” It feels so forced. And if you know me, you know I dislike feeling forced to do...
Unlocking Hope: A Comprehensive Guide to Dietary Changes for Autism Symptoms in Children
Insights into the influence of dietary changes on symptoms of autism are providing families with more hope than ever before. Autism has long been considered a “mysterious” brain disorder that begins/ends in the brain, and that affects observable social behavior. But...
Halloween Candy Solution
If your child is following a special diet, or you just don’t want them to eat junk, you might be dreading Halloween, or even wondering if you should go trick or treating at all. For kids with food allergens and intolerances, trying to sort through the gluten, dairy,...
Boosting Immune Health, Gut-Brain Harmony, Growth, and Cognition with Nutrition for Neurodivergent Children
In this article on the nutrition research, we delve into five compelling studies that shed light on the interconnected realms of immune health, gut function, mental well-being, and growth during crucial developmental stages. Our exploration begins with an in-depth...
Fall Foods High in Vitamin A
As the weather changes and we begin to move into fall, it is always a good time to look at how our nutritional changes can support our overall health and wellness. Fall and winter are notorious for colds and flus and right now, I am sure many of us are focused on how...
Unraveling the Connection Between Food and Aggression in Children
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...