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What Effect Does Diet Have on Kids with ADHD and Autism?

June 18, 2015

What effect DOES diet have on kids with ADHD and Autism? It’s a question being asked more and more frequently by parents, health professionals, and educators. Does what our children eat have any effect on their behavior? As a parent of a child with ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome, I’ve asked this question myself. Can my son’s behavior […]

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Growing Healthy Kids: School Lunch Ideas

January 16, 2014

I get a lot of requests for ideas on how to get kids to eat healthy.  Considering I have 5 kids of my own, I can assure you that while it can be a challenge at times to keep our kids healthy, it’s far from impossible!  I’m going to share with you some of the […]

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Citrus Cranberry Gluten Free Scones

September 19, 2013

Fall is coming and for our family, this is our first authentic fall season we’ve experienced in 5 years!  Our little island home in the South Pacific has only one “season” – hot and humid!  So while we’re not too sure how we’ll handle the colder weather, we are looking forward to experiencing the beauties […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Apple Crisp Recipe

November 18, 2012

I LOVE a good Apple Crisp!  I came across a recipe awhile back that sounded good so I fiddled around with it a few times to create the PERFECT Apple Crisp (at least I think so!). APPLE CRISP RECIPE Filling 8-10 apples 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp almond extract 2 tsp grated fresh ginger […]

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What Effect Does Diet Have on Kids with ADHD and Autism?

November 9, 2012

What effect DOES diet have on kids with ADHD and Autism? It’s a question being asked more and more frequently by parents, health professionals, and educators. Does what our children eat have any effect on their behavior? As a parent of a child with ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome, I’ve asked this question myself. Can my son’s behavior […]

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Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes

February 28, 2012

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten Free!) Made up this recipe yesterday morning for breakfast – Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes.  The family loved it!  So happy to see my kids enthusiastic about healthy food! 1 egg 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup milk 1 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp. baking powder (aluminum free) 1 cup organic […]

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