ADD,ADHD and Autism Symptoms and Gluten

ADD/ADHD
If your child is having difficult concentrating or with hyperactivity and you suspect ADD/ADHD, then you may want to try a gluten free diet. You do not have to suffer from Celiac disease to have a sensitivity to gluten! Many with gluten sensitivity suffer with loss of focus, disorganization, mood swings, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and even asthma. As one with Celiac disease, I can tell you that I was an emotional mess prior to going gluten free. I truly believe I suffered from undiagnosed ADD as a child.

Why not try a gluten free diet? There are so many delicious alternative foods made without gluten and I promise to keep you informed of my favorites. Of course, see your doctor for consultation before starting any dietary program.

Please visit the following link for more information. The Gluten Free Mall has an outstanding selection of gluten free products as well. I also recommend subcribing to 'Living Without" magazine for more articles on the link betwee ADD/ADHD and diet.

http://www.glutenfreemall.com/catalog/attentiondeficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-food-allergy-a-19.html

Here is a blog from a mom with a child that had ADD.

http://adhdcured.com/blog/?p=4

AUTISM
Autism has also been linked to gluten intolerance. I read in "Living Without" magazine that children on a gluten free and casein free diet show improvement.!! You can learn more about this from visiting http://www.autismndi.com/ (Autism Network for Dietary Intervention).

Check out the following site for more detailed info on diet and autism. This is also a great on line store for gluten free food! See your doctor before starting a new dietary program.

http://www.glutensolutions.com/autism.htm

Jenny McCarthy wrote a book called "Louder Than Words" about her personal struggle with her son's autism and how dietary intervention made a difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Louder-Than-Words-Mothers-Journey/dp/0525950117

Pamela's Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pamela's Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten free and non-dairy. The cookies are a good size and they have large chocolate chunks. These are one of the better gluten free cookies you will ever eat. My kids love them. They are about $4.50-$5.00 a box and the cookies will be eaten within 24 hours!

Organicville Gluten Free Ketchup

Organicville has a great gluten free ketchup that my entire family enjoys. I am "sugar free" and I like this ketchup because it is made with Agave Nector. The ketchup is natural and tastes so much better than the toxic kind that I won't mention!

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Brownies

Wow, these are delicious and they are a great value. About $2.00 for a bag that makes a full batch of brownies. We like to add semi sweet chocolate chips to our brownies. These are also dairy free as well.

Amy's Gluten Free and Dairy Free Pizza

Amy's introduced a personal size gluten free and dairy free pizza. My 13 year old daughter was my taste tester for this product. She loved it and ate the entire pizza! You can spruce it up by adding a little more olive oil and soy cheese but otherwise it is a good alternative for Celiacs. Amy's products are available at most Whole Foods Stores. I found Amy's at Nature's Pavillion on Route 23 in Pompton Plains.

Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes Recipe

I make this recipe with either the baby potatoes from Trader Joes or baby redskin potatoes from any supermarket.

2 pounds of potatoes
4-5 cloves of garlic
4 sprigs for Rosemary
1 tablespoon (or more) of soy garden (or butter if you prefer)
olive oil

Wash the potatoes and put them in a roasting pan.
Crush 4-5 cloves of garlic and put the garlic over the potatoes
Add the soy garden or butter
Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and sea salt
Add Rosemary
Cover the potatoes with about 1/3 cup of olive oil (enough to cover potatoes)
Mix everything together so the potatoes are all covered with the seasoning

Heat oven to 400 and cook uncovered for about 45 minutes or until potatoes are soft
Turn the potatoes every 15 minutes

I serve this with Pork Loin and string beans for my carnivorous family. I usually make myself a salad or soup when I make these potatoes.

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