The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised by Compart, Pamela -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Preface Foreword Introduction

Why Buy This Book? What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? What Is Autism? Why Are They Called Autism Spectrum Disorders? What If I’m Not Sure If My Child Has ADHD or Autism? Can This Book Still Help? Will Diet Alone Be Enough to Treat My Child’s Symptoms? What Exactly is “The Diet”? Are There Tests to Help Determine If My Child Needs a Specialized Diet? How Will This Book Help? In Their Own Words

Part I: Get Ready! Get Set!

Chapter 1: Food Reactions: What They Are and How to Test for Them

Food Allergies versus Food Sensitivities and Intolerances Food Allergies Food Sensitivities Food Intolerances Symptoms of Food Sensitivities and Intolerances Causes of Food Reactions: The Digestive Connection The Dope on Opiates Lab Tests: What They Tell Us and What They Don’t Are There Any Helpful Tests to Do Before Starting the Diet? The Body Doesn’t Lie: The Wisdom of Trial and Response Chapter Summary

Chapter 2: The Culprits: Glutens, Casein, Soy, and Others

What Are They, Where Are They, and What Are the Substitutes? Don’t Be a Gluten for Punishment Milk Products and Casein: Little Miss Muffet Was Wrong! Soy Sorry! Eggs, Corn, and Nuts

Chapter 3: More Culprits

Disaccharidase Deficiency and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) Yeast/Candida Gut Dysbiosis and the Role of Probiotics Salicylate Intolerance and The Feingold Diet Phenol Intolerance—Phenol Sulfotransferase (PST) Deficiency Oxalates and the Low Oxalate Diet (LOD)

Chapter 4: Eater Beware! Improving Your Nutritional IQ and Shooting Down Myths

Garbage In, Garbage Out: Good Nutrition Is Not Optional! Public Food Enemy #1: Hydrogenated Oils/Trans-Fatty Acids Jack Sprat Was Wrong: Good Fats to the Rescue Fishy Facts Good News about Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Levels and Autism The Good Egg Sugar Blues Sodas—Don’t! Salt—Yes! Sodium Preservatives—No! It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature—Go Organic Chapter Summary

Chapter 6: Getting Started and Bumps along the Way

Getting Started—Easy Does It! We’re Overwhelmed—Where Do We Start? Variety Is Not Always the Spice of Life The Trojan Horse Technique—Sneaky Works! How Strict Does an Elimination Diet Have to Be, and How Long Should It Last? What Kind of Improvements Can We Expect? Chapter Summary

Chapter 7: Dealing with the Diet and Common Concerns

Picky Appetites, Texture Issues, and Odd Food Choices Withdrawal Symptoms from Foods—How Can This Be? What Can Be Done for Withdrawal Symptoms? Is the Diet Helping? Common Concerns The Picky Appetite Is the GFCF Diet Healthy? Elimination Diet—Worth It or Not? Getting Support from Family and the School Team Chapter Summary

Chapter 8: A Complete Guide to Making Breakfast and Packing Lunches

Breakfast Like a King Packing School Lunches Nutritious Can Be Delicious Six Simple and Delicious Lunch Suggestions Lunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions Lunch #2: DLT (“Deli” meat, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) Lunch #3: Kids’ Favorite Chicken Salad and Deviled Eggs Lunch #4: Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce Lunch #5: Chicken, Apple Salad, and Magical Veggie Muffins Lunch #6: Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins and Dip (for those who avoid “lumps and bumps”)

Part II: Go! The Kid-Friendly Recipes

One Person’s Yummy Food Is Another Person’s Yucky Food How to Go from Yucky to Yummy—The Trojan Horse Technique Substitutions: What to Use and How to Do It Play Dough Recipe

Chapter 10: Beverages and Healthy Shakes Chapter 11: Condiments, Dressings, and Sauces Chapter 12: Breads, Muffins, Waffles, and Pancakes Chapter 13: Main Dishes and One-Dish Meals Chapter 14: Rice and Beans Chapter 15: Vegetables and Side Dishess Chapter 16: Salads Chapter 17: Soups and Stews Chapter 18: Fruits, Sweets, and Treats

Appendix: Resources

GFCF and Allergy-Based Cookbooks Other Cookbooks with Easy-to-Adapt Recipes Sources on ADHD and Autism General Health Care and Child Care Books Magazines and Newsletters Organizations and Information Online Product Sources—GFCF and Hypoallergenic Restaurants Other Resources

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