by Julie Matthews, NC | Dec 1, 2021 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism, Holidays, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Toxins/Non-Toxic Living
The holidays are a wonderful time for being together with family and celebrating. But there are also new holiday traditions that can cause children to have behavioral and emotional reactions. Holiday treats and decorations can cause biochemical overload and...
by Julie Matthews, NC | 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, NC | 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, NC | 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, NC | Aug 19, 2021 | Autism, Nutrition News, Nutritious Food/Meals, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Download our handout on GFCF and Grain-Free Lunches There are a lot of children on special diets. In our Nourishing Hope community the following diets are very helpful for kids with ADHD, Autism, and Neurodevelopmental Delays… GFCF Diet Paleo Diet Specific...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Jul 5, 2021 | Autism, Autism Diet & Implementation, GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets, Scientific Research
Choosing to implement a gluten-free and dairy-free diet for you or your child with autism can be beneficial in many ways. Reports from parents after implementing a gluten-free and dairy-free diet include improvements in areas such as cognition, receptive and...
