Science Supports DIET CHANGES

Autism Parenting Secrets

Welcome to Episode 201 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

Today we’re talking about the transformative power of food for you and especially your child.

And we’re joined by someone who was a very early guide for us in helping us see the path forward.

Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 20 years.

She received her master’s degree in medical nutrition, with distinction, from Arizona State University.

She’s the author of the award-winning book Nourishing Hope for Autism and co-author of two research studies demonstrating the efficacy of nutrition and therapeutic diet intervention for autism.

Julie supports clinicians and families from around the world with her nutrition programs and professional training courses.

And she’s here today to share why food matters more than you think.

The secret this week is…

Science Supports DIET CHANGES
You'll Discover:

• Items To Eliminate Now (6:47)
• The Problem With MSG (8:25)
• Gluten-Free Items To Be Wary Of (14:48)
• Why It’s Never Too Late To Start (20:24)
• Surprising Facts About Diet Changes (23:01)
• A Little Known Diet With Surprising Efficacy (25:11)
• The Power of Bioindividualization (39:03)

About Our Guest:

Julie Matthews, MS, is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD for over 20 years. She received her master’s degree in medical nutrition, with distinction, from Arizona State University. She is the author of the award-winning book Nourishing Hope for Autism and co-author of two research studies demonstrating the efficacy of nutrition and therapeutic diet intervention for autism. Julie supports clinicians and families from around the world with her nutrition programs and professional training courses.

nourishinghope.com

References in The Episode:

• Julie’s Step-by-Step Nutrition Program for Parents
• Julie’s Free “What the Science Says” Report
• Ratings of the Effectiveness of 13 Therapeutic Diets for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Results of a National Survey
• Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder—A Randomized, Controlled 12-Month Trial

Additional Resources:

• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
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