Nourishing Hope Nourishing Hope Nutrition Intervention for Nutrition Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders Julie Matthews Certified Nutrition Consultant Trudy Scott - Research Assistant
The food we feed a child has significant impact � Background and Biochemistry � Background and Biochemistry � Nutrition Basics � Nutrition Basics � Diet Options � Diet Options � Nutrition Boosters � Nutrition Boosters � Beginning & Evolving a Diet � Beginning & Evolving a Diet
What is Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism, PDD, Asperger Asperger’ ’s s Syndrome, ADHD Syndrome, ADHD Autism, PDD, � Social: Not playful, avoids eye contact Not playful, avoids eye contact � Social: � Communication: Not use gestures, receptive and Not use gestures, receptive and � Communication: expressive language poor expressive language poor � Unusual interests and behaviors: Repetitive Repetitive � Unusual interests and behaviors: actions, hand flapping, picky eating, “ “stimming stimming” ” actions, hand flapping, picky eating, � Physical: Constipation, diarrhea, hyperactivity, Constipation, diarrhea, hyperactivity, � Physical: fatigue, aches and pains, digestive pain and gas, fatigue, aches and pains, digestive pain and gas, difficulty sleeping, anxiety difficulty sleeping, anxiety
Underlying Causes and Contributors � Genetics: MTHFR, GST, COMT. Involving the � Genetics: systems of methylation, sulfation, detoxification, digestion, gut/brain barrier, inflammation, immune function. � Toxins, vaccinations, nutrient � Environmental: Toxins, vaccinations, nutrient Environmental: deficiencies, antibiotics and dysbiosis dysbiosis, endogenous , endogenous deficiencies, antibiotics and toxins (opiates from food, microbial toxins) toxins (opiates from food, microbial toxins)
Biochemistry
Affects of Faulty Sulfation
Complex and Interrelated Whole Body Disorder Brain is Downstream Yeast toxins Undermethylated neurotransmitters Brain inflammation Increased toxicity Nutrient deficiencies Opiates
Why the GI System is So Important • Physical barrier of defense against bacteria, viruses, etc. • The largest part of the immune system is contained within the gut (70%) • Vitamins/minerals cofactors for enzymatic reactions and metabolism, etc. • Nutrients are precursors for neurotransmitters • The greatest concentration of serotonin, 90%, is found in the GI tract The Health of the GI System Determines Function of Body From Lisa Lewis, Ph.D.
How Diet Can Help - Support Digestion & Biochemistry • Leaky Gut and Gut Inflammation – Remove foods that inflame gut – Add foods that heal the gut – Add foods that supply beneficial bacteria Feeling Better >>> Learning Better Feeling Better >>> Learning Better • Nutrient Deficiencies – Increase the quality of food and digestibility • Yeast Overgrowth – Remove sugars – Remove starches – Add probiotic-rich foods • Toxicity and Poor Detoxification – Avoid food additives – Avoid toxins in food supply and meal preparation • Faulty Methylation and Sulfation – Remove phenolic foods – Improve methylation and sulfation through supplementation
Symptoms Diet May Improve • Ability to focus • Eye contact • Aggression • Gastrointestinal problems • Language • Sleep difficulties • Toilet training • Rash or eczema may improve • Behavior From Lisa Lewis, Ph.D
Nutrition affects this chemistry and the body Nutrition affects this chemistry and the body Autistic Spectrum Disorders are caused by genetic predispositions combined with environmental factors that create disordered biochemistry and damaged organs & systems.
Holistic Nutrition Approach Cleaning up #1 the Diet Cleaning up #2 the Home INITIAL STEPS Supplement QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. #3 Basics #4 Diet Basics Beginning an #5 ASD Diet Removing Food #6 Intolerances QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Evolving the diet: #7 Nutrition Boosters Refining the #8 ASD Diet MOVING FORWARD Cleaning up #9 the Gut Supplement #10 Specifics Immune #11 Support From Nourishing Hope #12 Detox
Nutrition Basics Macronutrients: Fats, Protein,and Carbohydrates
Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid • Artificial colors/flavors and preservatives • MSG (hydrolyzed protein, yeast extracts) • Pesticides • Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners • Trans fats (hydrogenated fat) • Excessive/Refined Sugar • Nitrates/nitrites (bacon, hotdogs, lunch meat)
A Healthy Diet • Whole foods • Unprocessed • Organic • Fermented foods: rich in probiotics • Grass-fed/pastured meat and eggs • Good fats • Free of food intolerances
Fats • Brain development and brain function • Hormone balance and mood • Formation/fluidity of cell membrane • Creating energy in cell and helps burns fat • Reduces inflammation Supplement with vitamin E to prevent oxidation of fats. Omega 3 Omega 6 Omega 9 Saturated Fat Borage oil (GLA) Evening primrose oil (GLA) Fish oil or Olive oil Coconut oil Black currant oil (GLA) cod liver oil Avocado Palm/Red Palm Nuts/seeds and their oil oil Flax seed oil Nuts/seeds Hemp seeds/oil (GLA) Animal fats Ğ DHA and EPA ghee/dairy, Grapeseed oil supplements bacon AVOID Vegetable oil: canola, safflower, corn, soy oils
Fats • 30+% Many children - 40% or more. – Breast milk is 53% fat (25% saturated). • Proceed slowly - not everyone can digest fats well. Problematic for those with: – High oxalates – Gallbladder/bile imbalances – Enzyme insufficiency • Signs of poor fat digestion – Stool light tan or gray in color, large in volume. Sometimes stool will float. Malodorous flatulence.
Vital Roles of Saturated Fat � Brain —Saturated fats are important for development of the brain Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil: � Bones – Saturated fats help the body • Contains many antifungal • Contains many antifungal put calcium in the bones and antiviral components and antiviral components � Liver – Saturated fats protect the liver • Anti-inflammatory effects • Anti-inflammatory effects from poisons � Lungs – Can’t function without • More easily digested and • More easily digested and saturated fats—protects against absorbed absorbed asthma • Used immediately to create • Used immediately to create � Immune System – Enhanced by energy energy saturated fats—fights infection • Enhances absorption of • Enhances absorption of � Essential Fatty Acids – Work together minerals minerals with saturated fats
Benefits of Cholesterol • Brain development and function • Boosts mental performance • Aids digestion • Builds strong bones • Builds muscle • Building block for hormones • Regulates your blood sugar • Repairs damaged tissue • Protects against infectious diseases
Key Nutrients for Brain Development • Vitamin A - Cod liver oil; liver, butter and egg yolks from grass-fed animals • Vitamin D - Cod liver oil; lard, butter and egg yolks from grass-fed animals • Choline - Cod liver oil, egg yolks • DHA - Cod liver oil; liver, butter, egg yolks from grass-fed animals • Zinc - Red meat of grass-fed animals, shellfish • Tryptophan - Meat of grass-fed animals • Cholesterol - Dairy foods, eggs, seafood, meat of grass-fed animals
Variety and quality Variety and quality Variety and quality are the keys to are the keys to are the keys to fat intake fat intake fat intake
Animal Fat (Grass-fed) is High in Vitamins A and D Vitamin A Vitamin D • Protein assimilation • Healthy bones • Calcium absorption • Proper growth • Proper growth and healing • Mineral absorption • Speech/language • Muscle tone • Vision • Immune system function • Proper function of the glands • Healthy nervous system • Thyroid function • Cell function • Immune system function • Insulin production • Production of stress and sex • Reproduction hormones
Animal Products - Quality is essential Grass-fed/pastured Commercial •Rich in DHA (brain •Unhealthy animals - development) unhealthy food •Rich in Vitamin A •Inflammatory grains - create inflammatory food •Rich in Vitamin D •Low in Vitamins A and D •Higher in CLA •Low in anti-inflammatory •Higher in Tryptophan (sleep fats and mood) •Higher in arachidonic acid (inflammatory) *Organic is not necessarily grass-fed
Consider RAW Dairy • PASTEURIZED Dairy - Inflammation and gut reaction – Casein molecule altered – Lectins (grain-fed milk) • Raw dairy is not for everyone - however some who cannot tolerate pasteurized dairy can consume raw dairy • Use with SCD - homemade 24-hour raw milk yogurt • Raw butter - very little casein • Fatty acids (such as butyric acid) – Nourish brain and intestinal lining – Antimicrobial properties • Phosphatase - calcium absorption • Enzymes for digestion • Natural probiotics See RealMilk.com See RealMilk.com • Milk fat reduces asthma Information & Sources Information & Sources
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