A study in Pediatics found a decrease in colic in exclusively breastfed infants with the introduction of the probiotic, lactobacillus reuteri. The study concluded, "L. reuteri DSM 17 938 at a dose of 108 colony-forming units per...
A new study in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology finds lower blood levels of vitamin D in women who develop early-onset severe preeclampsia, a severe form of pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Of the...
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar ¼ tsp salt 1/3 cup palm shortening 1/3 cup non-dairy soy-free butter (such as Miyoko's Organic Vegan Butter) 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp non-dairy milk Natural coloring (see below) Directions Cream shortening and non-dairy...
I created this recipe for my own 40th birthday cake. I read and studied the chemistry of chocolate (alkali vs non-alkali) and baking powder vs. baking soda - I learned so much and the cake turned out great! It is important not to make substitutions to these...
Here's a recent study that has not gotten any press showing that the GFCF diet may positively affect autism. It followed a larger group of children for 12 months, not four weeks like the other study in the news lately....
Research released today in the journal Pediatrics stated that in 2007 rates of autism in the U.S. were 1 in 91 for children 3 to 17 years old. This data involved a sample size of 78,037 children from the 2007 National Survey...
To make SCD compliant, use shredded coconut in place of chocolate chips and coat in melted oil and shredded coconut. Use soy-free chocolate chips, such as those from Enjoy Life Foods. Ingredients 1 ½ cups pitted dates ½ cup coconut butter 1 Tablespoons of coconut oil...
In a study conducted by Dr. Mohamed B. Abou-Donia, et al. and published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, the artificial sweetener Splenda was found to have several health concerns. According to the study on...
SQUASH MEATBALLS (GFCF/SCD/LOD) From Cooking To Heal (Cookbook with DVD) by Julie Matthews To make SCD, use nut flour in place of GF breadcrumbs. For LOD and nut-free, use coconut flour. These can easily be made egg-free and grain-free (therefore SCD/GAPS, Paleo, AIP,...