The Energy Blueprint Podcast How diet can help kids with autism, ADHD, anxiety and more… With researcher Julie Matthews
Mar 22, 2025
Julie Matthews, a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher, shares her insights on the transformative power of personalized nutrition for kids with autism and ADHD. She delves into the connection between environmental toxins and rising autism rates, and discusses dietary strategies that can significantly alleviate symptoms. Matthews emphasizes the importance of customized nutrition plans, highlighting the benefits of specific diets like gluten-free and ketogenic. Parents are provided with actionable steps to implement dietary changes to enhance their children's health and well-being.
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Autism Spectrum
- Autism exists on a spectrum, from neurodiversity to severe impairment.
- Julie Matthews focuses on cases involving significant suffering and reduced quality of life.
Autism's Rise
- Research suggests a genuine rise in autism, beyond improved diagnostics.
- Environmental factors and genetic predispositions combine to cause this increase.
Environmental Toxins
- Pesticides and heavy metals are linked to increased autism risk.
- These toxins can affect the brain directly and indirectly via the gut-brain axis.