Helping Moms Raise Kids With Special Needs
You’ve probably heard of matcha green tea and may be wondering what all the fuss is. Is this a diet trend or fad? Is it healthful? Can I replace my coffee addiction with matcha and will I like it? Can I add it to a GAPS, Whole 30, Paleo or another special diet? What does matcha green tea do? Well, never fear, I’m here to
This post is sponsored by Fitfluential and NOW Foods; all opinions are my own. For a mom like me, trustworthy supplements and safe foods are an integral part of my life. Many companies say they are safe but didn’t seem to care much about their clients and how to take care of them. Other companies sell products that are unbelievably safe but cost far too much money
Snack time is hard. Kids are restless, bored and just want to have fun. But homework and chores are on deck, and sometimes eating can be a drag. With a child who overheats in every season, finding something that will nourish and refresh her isn’t easy! They sure do love their snacks and one thing I can count on, in any season, is that they
Since our journey to clean eating started back in 2011, I have tried to move our family to eating mostly or all organic. This has been a challenge – GMO free food is not always the most cost-effective, and some solutions work better than others. That said, I’ve done my best to figure out frugal organic food options for my family. That said, I felt
Smoothies are awesome, aren’t they? Convenient, healthy and perfect for lunch. But how many times have you had a smoothie and then felt really hungry not an hour later? Well, there is a solution: smoothie bowls! What Are Smoothie Bowls? That was my first question.Smoothie bowls are a smart way to make a meal out of a smoothie. You eat them with a spoon rather than
Lots of kids today struggle with peanut allergies and sensitivities to similar foods that are very high in phenols. But raising a kid on a restricted diet without any nut or seed butters is difficult! These foods provide a filling, child-pleasing way to get the nutrients in your child. That is why we love SunButter and why I was excited to receive a selection of their
What Is an Excitotoxin? Some time back, I learned about a dangerous additive item called “excitotoxins.” What is an excitotoxin? Basically, it is a chemical released into the brain that can harm or even kill neurons in your brain. Once killed, a neuron, like anything else, cannot be revived, and areas of the brain or functionality can be damaged. The list of disorders that may be
As you might know, I’m a big fan of the autism diet, or rather, using diet to heal the issues that come with autism, as well as other learning or developmental disabilities, such as ADHD, Down syndrome and more. More than one parent has helped their child thrive. In this post, I’m going to review the different diets that can benefit these conditions, what they
For parents raising kids with food allergies and sensitivities or on special diets, holidays can be a burden because your child is exposed to so much junk candy: at school, at events, at respite care, even at holiday faith services. A parent has to be extremely vigilant, engaged and even get on board (or into the activity) to make sure your child doesn’t indulge. The Dangers
My family and I might check out doing this diet but I’m going to need to modify to make my own Whole30 Shopping List. Ok, I know you’re looking at this, and saying, “You can’t modify it!! That’s beside the point!” Well, I don’t feel like I need what Whole30 is meant for: to break bad habits. I mean, maybe I do, but after reading
