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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...
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...
10 Strategies for the GFCF Diet Plan for Autism and ADHDStarting 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...