Personalized Nutrition for Autism: Diet To Transform Neurodevelopmental Health With Julie Matthews

Episode Highlights With JulieWhat we know about autism and why it isn’t just isolated to the brainWhere she starts when working with people with autism and how removing inflammatory foods and adding nutrient dense foods can helpThe top things she recommends avoiding in general and especially for anyone with autismTypes of improvements she sees in her work with children and how much improvement parents could expect They saw 4.5x age-related developmental improvement in their researchDifferent interventions they looked at and studied Their study showed that diet was statistically even more significant than supplements for improvementAbout 30% of kids with autism have mitochondrial dysfunction, so carnitine can be helpful for someLifestyle factors we can implement to support kids, especially those on the spectrumWhat studies say about nature, light exposure, and physical activity for kidsHow sleep comes into play and can be a big challenge for children on the spectrum Resources MentionedThe Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays - Julie"s bookFollow her on Instagram, Facebook, and on XNourishing Hope website, BioIndividual Nutrition Institute