Development of thinking in food chemical intolerance – 1975 to 2005 Joan Breakey Presentation to the Dietitians Association of Australia 2006 Many people think that the role of additives and other food chemicals in conditions such as hyperactivity is confusing. This is reasonable as the claims, the research, and information available have all changed over time. Clear proof of a link between diet and attention deficit disorder [ADHD] was a long time coming, and not neat and tidy, … [Read more...]
Webinar especially for Picky Eating Adults
Outline of topics for webinar for PEAs By specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian Joan Breakey Overall PEAs have managed as best as they can for them. Each is different in the way the issue affects their lives as adults. Using the ideas below each person can be more sympathetic about their own situation and work out what small changes they may make to make life easier. • The webinar is for Joan to respond to issues raised by PEAs that are important to them. It will not be a lecture. It is … [Read more...]
Diet in small children
Helping small children understand that diet may affect their mood If a very small child gets tummy aches, diarrhoea, or feels itchy with some foods it is relatively easy to help her understand the connection. It is a little harder when eating the foods means having trouble getting to sleep, or having nightmares. But it is even harder if the main symptom is ‘irritable, touchy or cranky’ or ‘tantrums’ or ‘demanding behaviour’. The first step is to chat about it even if you don’t think the child … [Read more...]