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8 Steps To Get Started On The GFCF Diet For Autism

You’ve made the decision to get started on the GFCF Diet for autism, ADHD, or just because you think it may help your child. But, you may not know exactly how to go about it. In this post,  I’ll give you 8 steps to help you get started on the GFCF Diet and you’ll be …

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Christmas Cookies And Treats

You came here wanting recipes for Christmas treats that will fit your special diet. No need for a long intro, let’s get right to the gluten-free, dairy-free Christmas cookies and treat recipes.  You’ll also find nut free and egg free options as well!  I did not create all these allergy friendly treats myself. A couple …

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7 Ways The Keto Diet Can Help Autism

The keto diet shows a lot of potential in helping children with autism improve cognitive ability, behavior challenges, social skill, and overall health.  Many parents are finding the keto diet has helped their child with autism improve in many ways. From better language and learning to improved health and sleep, the ketogenic diet shows a …

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10 Foods That Cause Inflammation And Make Behaviors Worse

By avoiding these 10 foods for their child’s autism, parents are noticing fewer behavioral problems, better grades, and an overall happier and healthier kid. Many parents are turning to diet instead of drugs to help their kids manage conditions like ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other health challenges.  But Why?  How can food have such an …

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8 Reasons Why The Autism Diet Didn’t Work

So you’ve tried it, and the autism diet didn’t work for your child. Hopefully, you’ve not completely given up on diet for autism. There are a number of reasons why you may not have seen the results you were wishing for. In this post: You’ll learn 8 reasons that the GFCF diet may not have …

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Gluten Dairy Sugar Free Lunches Made Easy

Packing gluten dairy sugar free lunches for school is probably the trickiest thing about starting a special diet for your kiddo. Although once you get a good system down, it gets so much easier. That’s exactly what this post will give you. A simple guide with mix and match elements to help you create your …

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10 Super Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Lunches For Kids

If you’re like me, then you’re always open to new and easy ideas for gluten free dairy free lunches. Our family has about a few different school lunches we rotate through, and I’d thought I should share them with you. All of these ideas are also sugar free, grain free, & can easily be modified …

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Simple non candy valentines ideas for school. Find fun gift ideas that are perfect for everyone, preschoolers and toddlers, older boys and girls, and teachers can find some fun ideas too. I also included my favorite organic and allergy friendly candy options too.

12 Non Candy Valentines Ideas For School (plus organic candy options)

If you’re looking for super easy, non candy Valentines ideas, then you’re in the right place. You’ll find plenty of ways to help your kiddo have fun at his school party without the harmful sugars, dyes, and preservatives. At the same time, we don’t want our kids to feel left out, so I’ll share some …

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35 ideas for gluten & dairy free packaged snacks for those on a GFCF diet or just looking for healthy on the go snacks. Perfect for kids and parents alike. Find easy snacks to buy that will fit almost any diet (gluten free, dairy free, low carb, paleo, keto...) They are sorted by taste and texture from sweet treats, to savory to crunchy to high protein snacks. #gfcf #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthysnacks

35 Gluten Free Dairy Free Packaged Snacks

Let’s get straight to the point! You’re here looking for packaged gluten free dairy dairy free snacks you can buy at the store. I’m sure you don’t want a long drawn out intro, so let’s just jump right into it. Shall we? In this post, you’ll find 35 Gluten Free Dairy Free Packaged Snacks for …

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These cauliflower tots are so delicious even your kids will eat them up. This easy recipe is gluten & dairy free, paleo, and low carb (keto). This may be the best healthy vegetable side you’ve ever made for dinner! #cauliflower #recipe #gfcf

How To Make Cauliflower Tots Your Family Will Love

If you’re like me, then you remember loving those frozen tater tots when you were a kid. Now that you’re all grown up, you’re looking for a healthier option for your family that still resembles those from your childhood. These cauliflower tots are perfect for you! Not only are these cauliflower tots much healthier than …

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Can the autism diet help my child? Yes, I absolutely believe diet and nutrition is one of the best natural treatments that can help kids with ASD. But, I review both sides of this discussion to help parents decide if a gluten-free, dairy-free (casein free) diet is right for their families. #autismdiet #autism #gfcf #gfcfsf

Can The Autism Diet Help My Child?

If you’re an autism parent, then chances are you’ve spent quite a bit time on Google looking for ways to help you child. It’s likely you’ve come across various articles discussing diet. Some articles promise incredible results while others unequivocally claim they do not work at all. But, who do you trust, and can the …

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GFCF Food List: Simple Meals To Get You Started On The GFCF Diet

“I just wish there was a GFCF food list that we could follow! Just tell me what to eat and what brands to look for!” This is what my wife said 8 years ago when we were starting the gluten free, dairy free diet. Unfortunately, we couldn’t really find anything like that, so we ended …

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Starting the Autism Diet

Starting the Autism Diet: The Day I Almost Cried at Whole Foods

No matter where you do your grocery shopping, you can find a section with food for “special diets”. Even the local grocer in my small town has a gluten free section. However, that was not the case almost 10 years when my wife and I were starting the Autism Diet for our son, Ethan. We …

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Picky Eating and Autism: You Can Do it (and here’s how)

Picky Eating and Autism: Kids with autism are notoriously picky eaters, and many will even limit themselves to just 3 or 4 foods. This makes it feel impossible to even think about changing their diet. The thought of implementing a special autism diet, like the GFCF diet (gluten free casein free), can feel like an …

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Thrive Market Review: Is It Worth the Cost of Membership?

Eating healthy is expensive. There’s no doubt about that. No matter what anyone says. We have to pay more for high quality food. I have found ways to make healthy eating more affordable, and I’m really excited to tell you about a new discovery that can help us all save lots of money on our …

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GFCF Diet Guide: Complete Guide to going Gluten, Casein, & Soy Free For Autism

The GFCF diet has helped improve the lives of many children and their families. But, there is much to learn when you’re first starting out. You want to ensure you’re doing GFCF the right way while avoiding the common mistakes and pitfalls that may slow progress.  In this article: I will share (click to jump …

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Hidden Sources of Gluten, Casein, and Soy

Let me ask you a question. Do you know what “Disodium Wheatgermamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate” is? Probably not, right? It is one of over 250 hidden sources of gluten, casein, and soy. The key to success with the GFCFSF diet is learning how to read food labels, so you can be sure to avoid these sneaky ingredients. Thanks …

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Start the GFCF Diet: 5 Tips to Help You Begin the Autism Diet

Me:  Are we really going to do that?  My wife: “Yes, of course! Why wouldn’t we do it! If there’s a chance it could help Ethan, why would we not try it! It’s not going to hurt him, so yes! We’re going to do it!” 8 years ago, this was how my wife and I …

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Kid Friendly Fermented Food Recipes

3 Easy Recipes for Kid Friendly Fermented Foods

We all know how kid friendly fermented foods are, right? Kids can’t wait until that fresh batch of spicy kimchi is ready. They just love the strange texture of sauerkraut and the sour flavor of all fermented foods. Okay, seriously, it’s no easy feat getting kids to try new things, but don’t let that scare …

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Dad's Secret Paleo Seasoning

Dad’s Secret Paleo Seasoning

Dad’s Secret Paleo Seasoning My family loves my cooking. Yes, I know. This is sounding quite braggy right from the start. I’m quite proud of how far I’ve come in the kitchen, so just let me have my moment will ya? My kiddos eat a lot of veggies! Not only do I get them to …

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