Here are some tasty summer drinks that will not only help you cool down on sweltering summer days, but also nourish you.
Celebrate the Holidays with Paleo, Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Feeding Your Akkermansia: Recipes You (and your Akkermansia) Will Love
Have you heard of Akkermansia? It’s a beneficial microbe that has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. What happens when you don’t have enough? How do you increase it in your gut?
Here are some foods you’ll find it in, along with some delicious recipes I’ve created to feed both you and your Akkermansia.
Strawberry-Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorders & Anxiety in KIDS: The Role of Neuro-Inflammation
We are in the midst of a childhood epidemic of autism, ADHD, learning disorders and mood disorders.
Here is the reality:
The National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS) Report of 2018 estimates autism's prevalence in Canada as 1 in 66 children. A gender breakdown looks like 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls.
The Ontario Child Health Study found 6.1% of 4-16 year olds have ADHD, with the Quebec Child Mental Health Survey found slightly lower rates at 5.4%. ADHD can exist with or without hyperactivity (troubles sitting still, fidgeting), and with or without attention deficit (problems in school or at home).
Statistics Canada states that 3.2% of Canadian children have a learning disability.
Mental health issues such as anxiety impact children as well. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association 3% of children and youth experience anxiety.
When you start to put all of those things together, it’s easy to see that our kids brains are suffering.
The ABC’s of Kid’s Brains
A: autism, attention problems, anxiety
B: behavioural issues, brain dysfunction
C: children can’t cope
Here is a discussion on neuro-inflammation in your child’s brain, and what you can do about it.
HAZELNUTTY PUFFLES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
BRAZILIAN TAPIOCA BUNS
If you’ve ever tried Brazilian Cheese Bread, you’ll know how amazing the little bread balls are. Here is a cheese free version that I’ve created for my upcoming book Histamine Haven. These are grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and low-histamine and low-salicylate. Just wait til you try them! Crusty outside, gooey inside!
MY FAVOURITE RECIPE FROM 2019: MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE
Welcome to 2020! Looking back on 2019 , one of the foods that featured predominately in my diet was MACADAMIA NUTS. These nuts are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, low in histamines, and low in FODMAPS making it suitable for people struggling with many complex health concerns. Macadamia nuts are also great for people doing a Ketogenic diet due to their high fat content. Check out this recipe for MACADAMIA WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE!
DELECTABLE DUKKAH - You'll want to try this recipe! Great holiday gift idea!
PALEO, AIP, LOW-HISTAMINE TREATS EVERYONE CAN ENJOY!
On a complicated diet? I work with a lot of individuals who end up on fairly complicated dietary protocols to address multiple health conditions at once. These diets end up being combinations of existing protocols. The most common combinations I see are Paleo-AIP-SIBO (autoimmune protocol and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), or some variation of Paleo- AIP that includes going low-histamine. SIBO can also trigger histamine issues. Finding new treat ideas, when your ingredient list is limited is always a challenge. I’ve come up with a few things that my son and I enjoy, and I hope you will too!