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Developed by leading omega-3 researcher and scientific advisory board member at Coromega, Dr. Douglas Bibus, and autism nutrition expert and founder of Nourishing Hope, Julie Matthews, this Autism Grocery Checklist is a tool designed to help families with children on the spectrum:
Autism Grocery Checklist
· Gluten-Free Grains & Flours
o Quinoa
o Amaranth
· Casein-Free (and Soy-Free) Milk Substitutes
o Rice milk
o Coconut milk
· Healthy Fats & Oils
o Omega-3 fatty acids
o Flaxseed
· Healthy Protein
o Meat & fish
o Eggs
· Healthy Produce (Organic Preferred)
o Fresh vegetables
o Fresh fruit
· Vitamins, Minerals & Digestive Enzymes
o Vitamin C
o Sodium, potassium & calcium
· Cooking Staples
o Vinegar
o Vanilla extract
o Herbs & spices
· Avoid Consuming
o Artificial colors, flavorings, preservatives & sweeteners
o MSG, trans fats & high fructose corn syrup