Nutrition Expert Sides With Parents And Science On Autism Diet Issue

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Mayo Clinic nutritionists discourage families from applying special

autism diets. s, a Certified Nutrition Consultant and

author of 'Nourishing Hope', disagrees. She has helped hundreds of

parents with dietary interventions for autism and says, " Diet can

help, sometimes tremendously. It's rare to see diet not help in some

way. "

" Their opinion seems misinformed and unwarranted, " claims .

Regarding autism diets, the Mayo Clinic dissuades parents by

saying " there is no scientific evidence " and that autism diets

are " neither easily introduced nor easily followed long term, "

identifying " complexities " as reason for pause.

" With so many seeing improvements with autism diets, I'd prefer they

not discourage families from trying diet simply because it might be

challenging, " states, " rather they should investigate why they

these diets help. " An increasing body of autism research supports the

need for dietary intervention, including a recent report from the

National Institutes of Health. 's book, 'Nourishing Hope',

contains more than two hundred scientific references.

To help with autism, recommends avoiding gluten and casein

(wheat and dairy) because these foods are known to affect a brain

response similar to morphine leading to foggy thinking and food

cravings in children. Next, she suggests introducing foods that are

easy to digest, rich in good bacteria, and packed with nutrients such

as homemade broths, naturally fermented foods, and pureed vegetables

hidden in meatballs, as well as supplements such as cod liver oil,

probiotics (good bacteria), B6, magnesium, and zinc.

With April being autism awareness month, is informing parents

and clinicians about diet and autism through presentations and radio

broadcasts around the country. She is presenting at the Defeat Autism

Now (DAN!) national conference in New Jersey on April 4 with leading

autism clinicians, researchers, and celebrity McCarthy.

sides with sound science and overwhelming parent experience

when she recommends special diets for autism. The strategy targets

the physical symptoms of autism that are commonly overlooked. She

says, " Different diets serve varied needs to help alleviate symptoms

and promote healing. The key is finding and refining a diet that best

serves an individual child. "

For more information, contact NourishingHope.com.

About s

s is a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in

autism spectrum disorders. Her book, 'Nourishing Hope', and her work

are based in extensive research and understanding of the biochemistry

of autism and the role of nutrition to restore health. She speaks at

national autism conferences, and leads cooking demonstrations on

traditional healing foods. has a private nutrition practice and

weekly radio show in San Francisco and assists clients from around

the world.

About Nourishing Hope

Nourishing Hope comprises seven years clinical nutrition experience

and research including over 200 scientific references. It outlines

the major autism diets including GFCF/gluten-free, casein-free (wheat-

and-dairy-free), Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), Body Ecology Diet,

Feingold Diet, Weston A, Price, and more.

Nourishing Hope explains the biochemistry of autism and the impact of

nutrition on children. Included are detailed steps for dietary

intervention and a roadmap for getting started, evolving, and

customizing the varied approaches. The book contains practical

insight garnered through parents' anecdotal experience with nutrition

and diet intervention.

http://NourishingHope.com

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