Nutrients 2018, 10(3), 369; doi:10.3390/nu10030369 Abstract This study involved a randomized, controlled, single-blind 12-month treatment study of a comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention. Participants were 67 children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 3–58 years from Arizona and 50 non-sibling neurotypical controls of similar age and gender. Treatment began with a special vitamin/mineral…
PARENT POWER BREAKFAST
This recipe is dedicated to all the parents out there giving everything they’ve got to help their child with autism or any special needs, achieve their full potential. You are truly my heroes. This easy-to-make breakfast/snack is loaded with goodness and is not only portable but also versatile and will keep you strong and well-nourished…
BAKED CRUNCHY BLUEBERRY PORRIDGE
I love easy all-in-one breakfasts and this recipe ticks every box for superb taste and nutrition. I have used frozen wild blueberries in this dish and pretty much any nuts and seeds I had in the house. Make it to your liking and use whatever fruit you have, whether fresh or frozen – I have…
60-SECOND CHOCOLATE SUPER SHAKE
If you serve this to your kids for breakfast, they may think you have lost your marbles and have given up on healthy food! This outstanding breakfast shake provides highly nutritious, blood sugar balancing and brain-boosting ingredients to keep your child focused and full all the way to lunchtime. This shake is also a superb…
PERFECT POWERFUL PORRIDGE
This is a simple porridge recipe taken to new heights of flavour and nutrition. I love using sprouted oats which is now easily obtainable in most supermarkets to help make the oats super easy to digest. If you can’t get hold of sprouted oats then use normal porridge oats and soak them overnight in water…
PALEO PEAR PUDDING
I love recipes that look super impressive but are actually really easy to make. For a stunning weekend treat, try this moist and gooey pear upside down pudding and serve it either on its own or with some whipped coconut cream or dairy-free coconut ice cream. You can also try any of the super speedy sorbets which have…
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BEST DAIRY FREE MILK
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC DAIRY FREE MILK ALTERNATIVES DAIRY based milk from cows, goats or sheep is considered a staple in many people’s diets and whilst they are a popular choice for many, some people can’t or choose not to drink dairy milk due to personal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies or intolerances. Fortunately,…
HIGH HISTAMINE – LOW HEALTH
Histamine Intolerance and children with autism Some children with autism can present with “allergic-like” symptoms, when there is no obvious elevation in serum level of IgE or chronic urticaria, as expected during a typical histamine reaction. There appears to be non-allergic mast cell activation, most likely in response to environmental and stress triggers, which in…
KING CABBAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROSTI
We make these delicious gut supportive rostis by the dozen and keep them in the fridge in between layers of parchment paper. You can of course always serve them straight away or keep for later and warm them up in a pan – 2 minutes either side and serve on its own (it has a…
ORGANIC GUT HEALING BONE BROTH
You need to get a few basics right to make delicious, gelatinous, gut-healing bone broth. This recipe will reward you with the most exquisite and nutritious broth you will ever taste. Bone broths are the cornerstone of a gut healing protocol, and it could not be easier to incorporate into the daily diet. You can…
