Autism is a developmental disorder that starts in early childhood and affects the child’s ability to communicate, form relationships, and difficulties with language. It is considered to have an unknown cause but in the US the cases of autism have been skyrocketing in the last couple decades. The latest estimate of autism prevalence—1 in 68—is …
Low-Carb Cheddar Sauce (egg free, starch free, easy)
You probably already have cream, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in your fridge and can whip this up tonight! This cheese sauce is a new family favorite that is used for everything from pouring over steak to dipping veggies in to using for cauliflower macaroni and cheese. This recipe is made easily over the stovetop, …
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The Food Allergy-Behavior Link (how an allergy can cause rage, depression, and more)
Childhood behavioral and emotional problems affect all our families – if you don’t have a child with behavioral needs, it is likely there are one or two of them in your child’s class. Understanding and solving these behavioral problems is on the forefront of in-tune parents minds. One thing often missing during desperate searches for …
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Chaffles: Low Carb Waffles Made with just Eggs and Cheese
What if I told you… that these waffles are low-carb, gluten-free, delicious, and made with only 2 ingredients? Too good to be true, right? No, not at all! You’ve gotta try these chaffles ASAP! And the good news is that you probably already have these ingredients in your fridge. The ‘chaffle’ as they’re called – …
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Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
“I LOVE casserole!” My 5-year-old exclaimed when he saw this come out of the oven last week. Not something uttered by many young children’s mouths, but this casserole is an exception! A staple all winter long, this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is loved by everyone in our house. Leftover Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is delicious heated up …
Silky Smooth Coconut-Lime Fat Bombs (Keto, GAPS, Paleo)
These dairy-free and nut-free fat bombs are absolutely delicious with their sweet and slightly tart flavor, and silky smooth with the velvety coconut cream. These, along with the Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs, are a favorite for my oldest son and me. My other two kids favor the Nutbutter Cup versions, but really they’re all delicious! …
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Tart Cherry-Raspberry Real Fruit Ring Pops
There is nothing that tugs on a mama’s heart strings like knowing your child feels left out, and that’s exactly the feeling that I got when my children dutifully handed over their corn-syrup and food dye filled ring pops after going through birthday party goodie bags or Valentine’s Day loot. Ring pops are fun, I …
Your Bugs Are Screaming for Sugar (why gut microbes are making your kids PICKY)
Picky eating starts in most preschoolers as they learn that they don’t always agree with their parents. Picky eating almost always starts as a combination of asserting independence and ‘picky eating gut flora’. Unfortunately most methods of parenting children that are picky eaters only address the behavior itself – but it’s just as important, and …
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Baked Sourdough Almond Flour Pancake (Keto, Grain Free, GAPS friendly)
These baked pancakes taste like sourdough because of all the yogurt included in the recipe- Sourdough is one of the things I’ve missed most about being grain free, so I’m in love with this recipe! It’s great used as ‘sandwich bread’ or just topped with butter as a snack as well. They’re an easy dish …
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Chicken Liver Pate
High in B vitamins including folate and B12, vitamins A and D and iron, liver is a legit super food. Liver pate is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the health benefits of liver. One pound of chicken liver makes 3 pates, with 16 servings of liver. If you’re noticing that you are low …
Gluten-Free Scotch Eggs
Scotch Eggs are perfect for when you want express some creativity with a fancy breakfast, but also want to stay high protein/fat and low carb. These allergen-friendly scotch eggs use pork rinds in place of the traditional bread crumbs! They also are ‘fried’ in the air fryer, to simplify cleanup. Making scotch eggs is a …
Smothered Mushroom Chicken with Parmesan and Bacon
This Garlic-Mushroom Keto Chicken has been a favorite chicken dish this winter. This flavorful chicken is delicious on its own, over rice, pasta, or over cauliflower florets to keep it lower in carbohydrates. It’s easy to make ahead of time to pop in the oven just before dinner, and leftovers are amazing the next day …