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The Benefits of the Feingold Diet & a Gluten & Casein Free (GFCF) Diet

Sheri Davis - The Feingold & GFCF Diets

Presented by Sheri Davis

Health Advocate and Author of

“All Natural Mom’s Guide to the Feingold Diet”

Our Story


• Couldn’t sit still

• Trouble listening

• Excessive talking

• Couldn’t keep eye contact

• Frequent extreme meltdowns

• “Red flags for ADHD”

After Implementing the Feingold Diet


• Excels in school

• Wins awards for behavior

• Focuses on schoolwork

• Sits still

• Plays nicely with others

• Meltdowns have stopped

Who was Dr. Feingold?


Dr. Benjamin Feingold (1899-1982)

• Chief of Allergy and Chairman of the Central Research Committee, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals of Northern California.

• Dr. Feingold proposed in 1973 that salicylates, artificial colors, and artificial flavors cause hyperactivity in children.

The Feingold Diet at a Glance


The Importance of Reading Labels Carefully


Harmful Effects of Artificial Food Dyes (Made from coal tar, petroleum & aluminum)


• Organ damage

• Asthma

• Headaches

• Cancer

• Birth defects

• Allergic reactions

• Hyperactivity

• Behavioral problems

"Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks," (2010). The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)

Did you know?

Medications aimed at reducing ADHD symptoms contain some inactive ingredients like artificial dyes &

preservatives that cause neurotoxicity, digestive issues and ADHD symptoms.


Harmful Effects of BHT & BHA


Wells, S.D. “For Added Freshness Label Claim Really Means Added Chemicals When It Comes to BHA & BHT,” (2011).

• BHT is banned in England

• BHA is listed as a carcinogen in the state of California

• “BHA has been banned in Japan because studies found it causes cancerous tumors in rats’ stomachs. Both BHA and BHT are toxic to the liver and kidneys

• Causes neurological changes & behavioral symptoms

Harmful Effects of TBHQ (derived from petroleum & butane fluid)


Botes, Shona, “TBHQ: Why This Preservative Should Be Avoided,” (2011).

• Approved for use in USA in the early 2000’s & banned in most countries except the US & Japan

• Used to preserve foods like oils and fats to keep them from going rancid

• Found in a lot of fast food. Ie. McDonald’s chicken nuggets & fries.

Can Cause:

• Nausea & intestinal issues • Sound sensitivity • Hyperactivity • Asthma

• Sleeplessness & restlessness • DNA damage • Headaches • Cancer

Tips for Avoiding the Big 3 at Home & School


• When an antibiotic or medication is necessary:

• Ask for dye-free meds

• Crush white tablets or open and dump capsules into food or juice

• Transfer contents of dyed capsules into clear veggie caps

• Or, go to a compounding pharmacy

• Freeze everything! (Pancakes, french toast, muffins, soups, granola bars, etc.)

• Make cupcakes and treats ahead of time and store in your freezer for parties

• Make your own popsicles with fruit juice or smoothies

• Send treats to school to leave in school freezer or in the teacher’s desk

Plan Ahead & Be Prepared!

What are Salicylates?


• The natural chemicals that plants produce to ward off bugs and diseases (a natural pesticide)

• Some plants produce more salicylates than others

• Found in certain fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, teas, and nuts

Why Do Some Kids React to Salicylates?


• Low levels of the PST enzyme in the liver

• Overload of toxins from the “Big 3”

• Leaky Gut Syndrome

• Yeast overgrowth

How to Help Eliminate Salicylate Sensitivity


• Treat for yeast & leaky gut

• Eliminate the “Big 3”

(food dyes, artificial flavors,

& preservatives)

• Eat salicylates in moderation

• Epsom salt baths

• Supplement with magnesium

• No Fenol / Phenol Assist

digestive enzymes

(eliminating gluten, dairy and

other offenders may be necessary)

Common Reactions to Salicylates


• Irritability or moodiness

• Dark circles under eyes

• Reddening of the face or ears

• Bladder incontinence / bedwetting

• Inability to concentrate

• Distractibility

Why We Started a Gluten Free / Dairy Free Diet


Seizures &

Autism

Changes We Began to See on GFCF Diet


Seizures stopped Speech improved Energy levels skyrocketed Digestive issues improved Cognitive function improved

Symptoms My Family Experienced


• Headache/migraines

• Ear infections

• Bloating and stomachaches

• Severe fatigue

• Leg pains

• Cognitive function impairments

Signs & Symptoms of Gluten / Casein Sensitivity (partial list)


• Chronic digestive issues

(diarrhea and constipation)

• Autoimmune Disorders

• Headaches/stomachaches

• Dark circles under the eyes

• Bedwetting

• Frequent runny nose & colds

• Mood and behavioral problems

A GFCF diet may be necessary if physical symptoms don’t resolve with the Feingold Diet

Testing for Food Sensitivities

• Testing may not be 100% accurate

• See a naturopath, holistic, MAPS, or DAN Doctor

• Good labs to order testing through: Genova Diagnostics,

Great Plains Laboratory, or Alletess

• Keep a food log

• Let symptoms be your guide


Digestive Enzymes Are Often Beneficial


Many individuals do not breakdown proteins & fats well. This can inhibit the bodies ability to metabolize and make important neurotransmitters.

• Houston Enzymes AFP or Trienza for gluten and dairy

• Enzymedica Digest or Digest Gold for general digestive enzyme

• Kirkman has some digestive enzymes as well

• Can help digest the food better but most people still need to avoid gluten and dairy and possibly other offending foods to heal the gut.

• Most helpful for eating out or vacations

How to Start a GFCF Diet?


• You can start cold turkey and eliminate both dairy and gluten at once – OR

• Remove dairy first (dairy leaves the body in about 3 days)

• Gluten can take up to 6 months to leave the body

• Give the body time to forget what gluten and dairy tastes like before introducing subs

• Can slowly introduce dairy free milks by mixing half dairy milk and half dairy-free. Same with gluten free noodles.

• Check Pinterest or the Internet for recipes (www.feingoldrecipes.blogspot.com)

http://www.feingoldrecipes.blogspot.com/

Our Favorite Dairy Free Alternatives


• Butter: Earth Balance Soy Free or Purity Farms Ghee

• Milks: So Delicious Coconut Milk or Pacific Rice Milk

• Daiya cheeses • Chocolate: Enjoy Life chocolate chips • So Delicious ice cream and ice cream bars

• Luna and Larry Coconut Bliss ice creams (contain agave) • Soyatoo Rice Whip • Follow Your Heart Soy Free Vegenaise mayo

Our Favorite Gluten Free Alternatives


• Rudi’s Original Gluten Free Bread (keep in freezer)

• Deland’s Bakery Millet Bread (if also egg sensitive)

• “Breads from Anna” Classic Herb Bread Mix

• Recipes from “Cooking for Isaiah” cookbook by Silvana Nardone

• Silvana’s all-purpose flour blend and pancake mix

• Glutino brownie mix

• Namaste mixes – pancakes, chocolate cake, pizza crust

Other Resources for a Gluten & Dairy Free Lifestyle


• Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook groups

• Facebook group: RecoveringKids.com/Biomedical Healing

• www.tacanow.org Resources GFCFSF Diet • www.gfcfdiet.com

• “Wheat Belly” by William Davis

• “Don’t Drink Your Milk!” by Frank Oski

http://www.tacanow.org/

http://www.gfcfdiet.com/

www.allnaturalmomof4.com


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