Autism diet - no gluten, no dairy, no soy
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Woodland Woman
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Hi abifae
I know that is a lot of sugar but we make exceptions for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. After all they are children. The funny thing is they are satisfied with 1 or 2 small cookies.
We are on a gluten free, dairy free, soy free, no additives like artificial colors, flavors etc. and no preservatives. Hormone free meats and home grown or mostly organic fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds. Very little processed food.
If my kids go off this diet they exhibit some autistic tendencies.
I know that is a lot of sugar but we make exceptions for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. After all they are children. The funny thing is they are satisfied with 1 or 2 small cookies.
We are on a gluten free, dairy free, soy free, no additives like artificial colors, flavors etc. and no preservatives. Hormone free meats and home grown or mostly organic fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds. Very little processed food.
If my kids go off this diet they exhibit some autistic tendencies.
TanksHill
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abifae... do you have any good book recommendations. On food allergies and such. I am working the Celiacs angle with my kids but I am sure there are other things in their diet that need to go as well. Sugar namely.
I would love to read some opinions on the topic.
Thanks gina
I would love to read some opinions on the topic.
Thanks gina
A friend of mine is a DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) doctor and his wife is a pharmacist and TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) Chapter leader. Their 7yo son has autism and they do a lot of dietary stuff as well as things with supplements and hyperbarics. They are big advocates of being gluten free and casein free. While they aren't directly affiliated with this particular website, it may give you some ideas: http://www.gfcfdiet.com./
TanksHill
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Thanks Wifey. 
Wifezilla
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For the autism topic, I recommend this....
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/autism/
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/autism/
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I am sure there are others that know more than me but I too make an exception to the holidays for treats, we have a child who cannot have dairy, eggs, gluten.
I converted the muddy buddies rice chex treat to GF/DF by using
That was a huge hit here this year
http://www.recipezaar.com/Muddy-Buddies-I-18838 (using GF rice chex)
I also made GF fudge that was perfect texture but a tad soft so I stored in the fridge, they were a huge smile maker after so much has been taken out of our diet this year.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Vegan-Fudge-DairyCasein-Free-Gluten-Free-275543
These are the best chocolate chips, they act the same as regular chips and taste fantastic. I even found them at our small local grocery which surprised me, but a health food store should also have them.
Sorry about the fuzzy picture.
Hope you find a special treat to take with you in time!
I converted the muddy buddies rice chex treat to GF/DF by using
That was a huge hit here this year
http://www.recipezaar.com/Muddy-Buddies-I-18838 (using GF rice chex)
I also made GF fudge that was perfect texture but a tad soft so I stored in the fridge, they were a huge smile maker after so much has been taken out of our diet this year.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Vegan-Fudge-DairyCasein-Free-Gluten-Free-275543
These are the best chocolate chips, they act the same as regular chips and taste fantastic. I even found them at our small local grocery which surprised me, but a health food store should also have them.
Sorry about the fuzzy picture.
Hope you find a special treat to take with you in time!
