Although medication and physical therapies are important for autistic
children, without carefully chosen intake of foods with vital
nutrients, they will be lessened their effectiveness. In some cases, it
may contribute to severity of the symptoms if wrong kinds of food are
taken as we mentioned in previous article. It is the responsibility of
the parent of autistic children to record daily food intake and
carefully observe the reaction of the child during early stage of
diagnosis. There are some foods which may increase the autoimmune
response, thus weakening the immune system in fighting the forming of
cell oxidation and bacteria and virus. Others may decrease the blood
circulation to cells, thus interfering with central nervous system in
transmitting and regulating information, etc. Here are some important diet for autistic children's parent to consider.
1. Organic Foods
a) Organic vegetables and fruits are grown in the friendly
environment without being sprayed with harmful chemicals. They are
expensive, comparing to conventional grown foods, but they have their
unique benefits for children with autism. Since there are no protection
from man made chemicals, the foods spoil easily, they must be rushed to
the market as soon as they are harvested, thereby decreasing the loss of
nutrients in the foods. If you can buy them fresh, they must be good.
Since most autisic children are diagnosis with deficiency of vitamin B6,
zinc, selenium and magnesium, please make sure all vegetables and
fruits chosen containing high amount of them.
b) Organic meat
It is important that parent who would like to feed their autistic
children with meat for intake of protein, please make sure that the
animals are organic growth. Otherwise, the existence of growth hormone
injected or fed to the animals may interfere with the function of
central nervous system in regulating the production of the child's
hormones, thus increasing the severity of the symptoms and brain tumors
and cancers as we mentioned in previous article. It is for the child's
benefit, if the parent can replace them with soy based protein or make
sure that the animals are organic growth.
2. Blood circulation
a) Essential fatty acids
Fatty acid besides is vital for the function liver fat and protein
metabolism, it also plays an important role in helping our cell in
information transmitting as well as reducing the levels of bad
cholesterol (LDL) in the blood stream..
b) Garlic
Garlic is considered as one the super foods, containing certain
substances, besides decreasing the forming of plaque accumulated in the
arterial wall, it also makes the blood thinner, thereby increasing the
circulatory function in transporting the blood throughout our body,
including the nervous system, leading to reducing symptoms of autism.
Children who take the blood thinner medication should consult with their
doctor before applying.
c) Oranges
Orange contains high amount of vitamin C and bioflavonoids besides
helping to increase immune system in fighting against autoimmune
dysfunction and cells oxidation, they also help to strengthen the
capillary walls and increase blood flow in the body.
d) Watermelon
Watermelons are rich in lycopene which not only helps to prevent the
irregular cell growth, including tumor and cancer in the brain,but also
reduces a buildup of plaque in the arterial wall, thus increasing the
circulatory system in transporting oxygen and nutrient to the body
cells' need, including central nervous system.
3. Detoxification
a) Leaf green vegetable
Besides containing high amount of vitamin C and other vital vitamins
and minerals, it also contains high amount of chlorophyll, one of the
substance not only helps to strengthen the arterial wall and decrease
the level of bad cholesterol in the blood stream, but also cleanse the
body toxins, including heavy metals.
b) Lemons
It is said that high amount of vitamin C in lemon helps to convert
accumulated toxins into the a water soluble form and eliminate it
through kidney urinary secretion.
c) Garlic
Besides it is important to make our blood thinner for better
circulation and increase the immune function in fighting against cell
oxidation, it also helps to activate liver enzymes in toxins
elimination.
d) Broccoli sprouts
It contains high amount of phytochemicals called isothiocyanates,
besides helping to inhibit carcinogenesis and tumorigenesis, it also is
considered as enzyme-stimulating agent, helping to reduce inflammation
and increase the body in toxins elimination.
There are many more vegetables and fruits have the same functions as
above such as cabbage, broccoli, psyllium, etc., please make sure you
chose the one that your child likes it.
4. Immune system
a) Soy food
Soy food contains high amount of plant based protein. Research
studies show that deficiency of high-quality protein can result in
depletion of immune cells, leading to inability of the body to make
antibodies, and other immune-related problems.
b) Carrots
Carrot contains high amount of beta carotene which can be converted
from vitamin A, it is a powerful antioxidant which not only helps to
improve immune system in fighting against irregular cells growth, but
also prevents the immune function abnormal function, attacking the body
cells.
c) Cold water fish
Cold water fish contains high amount of essential fatty acids, which
not only helps to improve the central nervous system in information
transmitting, but also is vital for liver function in fighting against
toxins accumulating in the the body.
d) Squash
Besides it contains many vital vitamins and minerals, its beta
glucans helps to modulate and activate the immune system , thereby
increasing the immune function and decreasing the risk of autoimmune
diseases, allergies, or yeast infection and inflammation.
5. Digestive problem
Since most children with autism are found to have digestive problem,
caused by imbalance of microorganism in the gastrointestinal tract
a) Foods contain digestive enzyme
Since most children with autism have a problem in digesting the
complex foods, including those with high fiber. Adding rich digestive
enzyme foods help to improve the digestive system in absorbing vital
vitamins and minerals, thus decreasing the risk of immune dysfunction
and elevating the symptoms of autism caused by nutrients deficiency.
b) The pH balance
Maintaining the corrected levels of Ph helps to reduce the risk of
over growth of harmful bacteria in the gastrointestinal track and
increase the production of digestive enzyme in absorbing vital nutrients
for our body. It is said that the autistic child need to have the right
levels of magnesium and potassium to maintain a pH balance between 6.5
and 7.5. for protein synthesis and enzyme activity.
Foods containing high amount of digestive enzymes include sprout, legume, papaya and pineapple.
6. Central nervous system
a) Soy
Besides containing high amount of calcium and other vital vitamins
and minerals as well as phyto chemicals which are vital for immune
system in guarding our body against infection and inflammation, its
protein also helps to improve the brain function as a neurotransmitters,
because most neurotransmitters are made from amino acids including
tryptophan and tyrosine of the protein in food we consume, thus
decreasing the severity of the autistic symptoms.
b) Spinach and strawberry
Spinach and strawberry contains high amount of antioxidants which
helps to decrease the risk of free radical forming in the central
nervous system thereby, increasing the brain cells' functions in
regulating the hormone production of glands and improving the
transportation of information.
c) Amino acid
Dietary protein is required to be broken down into the amino acids
for our body to function, including neurotransmitters, hormones, DNA,
enzymes. therefore intake of food with good sources of protein will help
to decrease the symptoms of nervous irregular function for children
with autism.
There are 2 kinds of dietary protein
a) Complete protein containing all eight essential amino acids includes fish and meat, fowl and eggs, cheese and yogurt.
b) Incomplete protein containing some of the 8 essential amino acids
includes grains and legumes, beans and right, but you can combine the
incomplete protein to make up a complete protein such as rice and beans.
Since a complete protein is necessary for improving the brain cells's
function, not all complete protein risk foods are good for autistic
children, some of them may causes allergic reaction as well as
interfering the digestive enzyme in nutrients absorption, please consult
with your doctor or dietitian before applying.
It is advice for parent with autistic child to keep a food diary and
note of their child's behaviours and symptoms alongside all the foods
intake. This can help to identify the foods that cause immune allergic
reaction and replay them them with other foods containing at least the
same nutrients. Once again, please consult with your dietitian or
nutritional therapist before applying.
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