Extra Virgin Olive Oil Takes The Heat
Evaluation of Chemical and Physical Changes in Different Commercial Oils during Heating ABSTRACT When cooking oils are exposed to heat, oil degradation occurs, and by-products are produced (free fatty acids, secondary products of oxidation, polar compounds). Some by-products of oil degradation have adverse effects on health. The smoke point of an oil is believed to…
LEMON AND OLIVE OIL ALL-IN-ONE PAN COOKIE
I love taking ingredients with proven anti-inflammatory properties and turning them into an easy, all-in-one, delicious recipe for the whole family to enjoy. This is a high protein recipe loaded with healthy fats, and prebiotic fibre and contains no grains, no sugar, and no dairy. It has the perfect combination of nutrients to keep blood sugar…
Troubling Behaviour Traced Back to Gut Disorders in Autism
In kids with autism, a short questionnaire may detect GI disorders A new study shows that a 17-item questionnaire developed by pediatric gastroenterologists and psychiatrists could be an effective screen to identify children who may have gastrointestinal disorders and who should be referred to a specialist for a fuller evaluation. “Gastrointestinal problems can be painful…
Microplastics Found in 90% of Sea Salt
Microplastics found in 90% of table salt A new study looked at sea, rock, and lake salt sold around the world. Here’s what you need to know. Photograph by Thomas P. Peschak, Nat Geo Image CollectionOctober 17, 2018 In partnership with the National Geographic Society. Microplastics were found in sea salt several years ago. But…
Iron Deficiency Alters Dopamine Levels and Brain Function
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-244X-13-161 Background A great deal of evidence has shown that iron is an important component in the cognitive, sensorimotor, and social-emotional development and functioning because the development of central nervous system processes is highly dependent on iron-containing enzymes and proteins. Deficiency of iron in early life may increase the risk of psychiatric morbidity. Methods Utilizing…
3-STEP POST SURGICAL GUIDE FOR YOUR CHILD
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC Has Your Child Ever Regressed After a Surgical Procedure? Many families report that their child with autism or other autoimmune conditions such as PANS or PANDAS suffered a definite shift in behaviour and mood as well as a decline in cognitive skills following a surgical procedure. It is thought…
DIANA’s GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is a recipe provided by one of the Super Mum’s we have been working with who has done wonders with her gorgeous son through fabulous nutrition. This just shows you that even if your child has to go without gluten and dairy, for whatever reason, delicious treats like this are still very much possible….
Can Gluten Sensitivity Be Reversed?
Nutrients. 2017 Nov; 9(11): 1203. Abstract Non-coeliac/non-allergic gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCG/WS) is a gluten-related disorder, the pathogenesis of which remains unclear. Recently, the involvement of an increased intestinal permeability has been recognized in the onset of this clinical condition. However, mechanisms through which it takes place are still unclear. In this review, we attempt to uncover…
Poor Sleep Leads to Poor Gut Health
Mol Metal. 2016 Dec; 5(12): 1175–1186 Objective Changes to the microbial community in the human gut have been proposed to promote metabolic disturbances that also occur after short periods of sleep loss (including insulin resistance). However, whether sleep loss affects the gut microbiota remains unknown. Methods In a randomized within-subject crossover study utilizing a standardized…
Can Toxic Metals Be Contributing To Autism Symptoms?
Biological Trace Element Research January 2018, Volume 181, Issue 1, pp 31–37 Abstract Environmental factors have been implicated in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, the role of heavy metals has not been fully defined. This study investigated whether blood levels of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead of children with ASD significantly differ from…
