GFCF Expert, Barrie Silberberg, Reports....Let's Focus on Feingold
 So often the GFCF diet is the forerunner of conversations when discussing special diets and special foods for those with autism or ADHD. But, I think it is truly important to know about The Feingold Diet, as it is a large part of the healing process for our kids. My son was not where he is today, until I started to also incorporate many aspects of the Feingold Diet. For him, he needed all chemicals and all artificial ingredients gone. He also did not do well with apple juice. Once we removed all of the above, especially the artificial dyes, all of my son's sensory issues were gone! This was the final straw that needed to break autism's back! A healthy diet is so important for ALL of us, but especially for children with these disorders. Whole foods, natural, single ingredient foods are what we should be feeding our family. Say no to added chemicals. Feingold is more than just removing toxins. It is also about removing some very healthy, yet damaging foods, that often react negatively within our children's bodies. Some of the following behaviors can be improved or eliminated by removing many foods listed on the Feingold diet: hyperactivity, short attention span, disruptive behaviors, poor self-control, inappropriate noises, excessive talking, loud talking, abusive behavior, aggression, repeating behaviors, touching things or people excessively, bed wetting, headaches, stomachaches, chewing on clothing, scratching, biting, low tolerance for frustration, irritability, mood swings, suicidal thoughts, difficulty writing or reading, and much more. Some of the top offending foods are grapes, apples and tomatoes. Other individuals also have poor reactions to: peppers, oranges, berries, bananas, peanuts, chocolate, almonds, apricots, cherries and more. Consult www.feingold.org to learn more and to obtain a more extensive list of symptoms that can be helped, as well as other foods to avoid. |
