There is much more than meets the eye when dealing with autism and children. Actually, most of what is considered an autistic symptom is completely underneath the surface of physical features and deals particularly with social skills, understanding the feelings of others, visual misperceptions and anxiety (Williams, 2011).
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*Update: Since writing this, several posts have been published questioning Bullet Proof Coffee due to the high amounts of both butter and coconut oil. It is important to note the recipe pictured here uses substantially less butter and coconut oil than traditional BPC recipes.
Nutrition CPR’s friend and colleague, Meredith Hill, RD, is guest posting today and shares with us her thoughts on the value of cooking real food and a recipe for Crockpot Paleo Chili!
Do you suffer from gastrointestinal complaints after eating certain foods? Are you wondering if you are lactose intolerant but then realize the symptoms are still present with non-dairy alternatives or foods that are dairy free?
Ever wonder why egg yolks differ in color? Some are more yellow while others favor a deep orange. Is the color difference important? You bet it is!
Avocados, a highly nutritious food, is often referred as “the alphabet fruit” because it contains nutrition A to Z, such as potassium, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, Vitamin B6, C, and E, to name a few. Rich in monounsaturated fats and high in fiber (one whole avocado has 13g of fiber!), avocados are a delicious food to add to meals.
Did you know that many farmers rotate peanut and cotton crops on their farms? Cotton is one of the most toxic crops due to the abundance of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals used.
What does 100% Natural mean?
Natural does not mean organic, but the stamp food manufacturers use often resembles the organic green stamp and it can be misleading. Labels can be confusing and the use of the word “natural” on foods is oftentimes more for advertising than saying anything about the health benefits of the food. These foods are NOT organic and can contain GMO’s. Consumers can be falsely convinced they are buying a “healthy” alternative.
Like many parents, I face the daily challenge of trying to get my children to eat healthy. Breakfast and dinner are more easily controlled, but lunches can be tricky as they are the one meal our children oftentimes eat away from home and out of sight.
Cancer is a frightening diagnosis and unfortunately one that affects almost everyone of us either personally or through family or friend connections. The alarming statistics is that 1 out of every 3 individuals in the United States has a risk of developing cancer during their lifetime.(i)