Healing Autism In The Kitchen
Cookbooks Alternative Therapies Health & Wellness Medical Reference Gluten-Free Cooking Special Needs Parenting Pediatric Nutrition Autism & Asperger's
Parents and caregivers searching for a gluten-free, casein-free roadmap that goes beyond theory will find 404 pages of kitchen-tested answers in Annette Cartaxo & Garima Jain’s 2010 paperback, Healing Autism In The Kitchen. Unlike general “allergy” cookbooks, every recipe was created specifically for the dietary phenotype many autistic children respond to—no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar—while still delivering kid-approved taste and the visual appeal that selective eaters demand. Full-color photos show exact plating ideas, lunch-box layouts, and smoothie bowls that help transition picky palates, making the book equal parts medical reference and week-night lifesaver.
Beyond recipes, Cartaxo embeds the why: lab-based explanations of opiate-peptide formation from gluten/casein, nutrient deficiencies common in ASD, and step-by-step elimination/reintroduction logs. Shopping lists are cross-referenced with U.S. chain stores circa 2010, so even novices can source arrowroot, millet, or coconut aminos without sticker shock. A standout chapter on “first 30 days” provides a rotating 4-week menu that keeps blood sugar stable and meltdowns minimal—something pediatric nutritionists routinely photocopy for new patients.
Collectors value this first-edition GN Publishing release for its tight, unread binding and the fact that it predates the 2013 DSM-5 diagnostic shift, preserving historical terminology and protocols now archived in peer-review. Because the title went out of print quickly, clean copies with no handwriting or dog-ears—like this one—trade at a premium on specialty GFCF forums. Whether you need a practical kitchen companion or a well-preserved piece of autism-advocacy history, this illustrated guide remains the most comprehensive bridge between biomedical research and real family supper tables.
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