Jessica supercharges this gluten-free banana bread recipe with high quality, nutrient-dense ingredients. Perfect for school lunchboxes, breakfast, snack and dessert! Click on "READ" for the recipe.
Jessica makes pear bread that is gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free and corn-free. Click on the "Read" tab for the recipe.
Jessica makes protein bars that are free of nuts, gluten, casein and refined sugar. For the recipe and a link to the manual bag sealer, click on the "Read" tab.
Jessica makes whole grain quinoa tortillas with soaked quinoa and green split peas. They are free of gluten, casein, soy, corn, and rice. For the recipe, click on the "Read" tab at the bottom of the viewer.
Jessica bakes gluten-free/casein-free/soy-free/corn-free/egg-free/nut-free chocolate chip cookies. For the recipe click on the "Read" tab under the viewer.
Jessica makes sprouted brown rice and amaranth tortillas as an alternative to corn tortillas. Click on READ for the recipe.
Jessica makes gluten-free whole grain pancakes from millet and buckwheat groats. For the recipe click on the "Read" menu.
Jessica makes fudge that is free of sugar and dairy and packed with a lot of nutrition. Yummy enough for kids and adults alike! Click on "READ" for the recipe.
Jessica makes dairy-free and refined sugar-free chocolate coconut truffles that everyone can feel good about! For recipe click on the "Read" menu below the viewer.
Jessica makes gluten-free, casein-free, egg-free and nut-free breakfast muffins. Click on READ for the recipe.
Jessica makes gluten-free, casein-free, and refined sugar-free almond butter cookies per a viewer's request! These are a delicious and healthier alternative to peanut butter cookies! Click on READ for the recipe.
Jessica makes gluten-free, casein-free and egg-free breakfast waffles that are also refined sugar-free. Click on READ for the recipe.
Boost your child's nutrition intake by cooking quinoa in gut-healing bone broth. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and a great alternative to brown rice. Soaking the quinoa improves digestibility and absorption of nutrients. Click on READ for recipe.
Jessica shows us how to make flax and chia "egg" substitutes for those following an egg-free or egg elimination diet. Click on READ for instructions.
Jessica makes a flourless chocolate tart with the use of natural sugar substitutes, healthy fats and anti-oxidant rich 100% dark chocolate. Click on READ for the recipe.
Jessica makes gluten-free breaded chicken fingers with homemade gluten-free breadcrumbs that are also yeast-free. This is a great recipe for kids transitioning into a gluten-free diet who don't want to give up delicious tasting chicken fingers! Click on "Read" for the recipe.
Jessica shows us how to soak grains and why this is a good idea for anyone with a leaky or inflamed gut (many kids with autism have GI problems). She also makes a super nutritious and delicious breakfast porridge from soaked quinoa, millet and buckwheat that is naturally gluten-free and a great alternative to oatmeal. Click on "Read" for the recipe.
Holistic Health Coach Jessica Van Kipp makes roasted asparagus "fries" that are quick and easy to make and kid-approved! Click on "Read" for the recipe.
Jessica cooks "super-duper" healthy beef chili supercharged with high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients to make this a truly "supreme" chili! Click on the READ menu for the recipe.
Super easy and nutritious fruit (and veggie) popsicles just in time for Summer! All natural - No artificial flavors or colors or high fructose corn syrup!
Jessica makes super crunchy gluten-free granola jam packed with clean, high-quality and nutrient-dense ingredients. Much healthier and yummier than store-bought granola. Kids love it as a breakfast cereal, topping on a parfait or just plain! For the recipe, click on the READ menu.
All about the many natural and healthier alternatives to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Click on the "Read" tab for links to these substitutes.
Jessica shares the benefits of swapping out highly refined and processed cooking oils with healthier alternatives.
Jessica shows us how to make bone broth - a healing and nourishing food for the gut and part of the GAPS diet. Click on the "Read" tab for more info and recipe.
Certified Fermentationist Cheryl Paswater describes the benefits of consuming sauerkraut, a lacto-fermented food which is recommended in the GAPS and Body Ecology Diets for helping to heal leaky gut syndrome. Click on Part 2 to watch Cheryl make the sauerkraut. For the recipe and an article on fermentation, click on the READ menu at the bottom of the viewer.
Learn the "pros and cons" of dairy-free milk alternatives, both packaged and homemade. Holistic Health Coach Jessica Van Kipp shows us how to make fresh almond milk. Click on "Read" for the recipe.
Manisha Snoyer introduces us to Cottage Class, a sharing economy marketplace for childhood education. She shares with us her experience with families of special needs children looking for learning environments within the homeschooling community in New York.
Kaiser takes over for Jessica Van Kipp as our Substitute Chef during the COVID-19 "stay at home" pandemic. Jessica will be back soon....in the meantime enjoy these recipes and videos and light entertainment from someone who LOVES being the new host!!!
Stephen has experience working in many home-based Son-Rise Programs in the NYC area. He shares some of what he has learned and how he continues to use those skills in his current work with kids as a play therapist and "manny."
Faith Clarke, mother of a teenager with Autism, shares how the experience with her son helped her create a positive, loving and accepting team of caregivers and led her to start Melody of Autism in order to support other families.
David Mannes is a certified NY Elementary Educator and Feldenkrais practitioner who works with children in their home-based Son-Rise Programs in NYC. Go to http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org to learn about the Son-Rise Program.
Founding Director Stephane Duret introduces us to Kaiser's Room, a non-profit organization formed to inspire and support the development of children on the Autism Spectrum and related developmental delays through the performing arts.
Rachelle shares how a dairy elimination trial resulted in remarkable improvements in her two boys' physical and behavioral symptoms. Their constipation, vomiting, congestion and rashes are gone. Their mood and behavior significantly improved. CLICK ON PART 2 TO WATCH THE REST OF HER INTERVIEW.
Rita talks about how stress affects the sensory system and how feeling relaxed will help a child become more self-regulated. Click on Part 2 to watch Rita share a parent's story that illustrates how letting go of judgments is one very effective way to becoming more relaxed.
Diane shares how MNRI (primitive reflex integration therapy) has helped her son. Please watch Part 2 for the rest of Diane's interview in which she shares how MNRI is an integrative approach not just for her son but the entire family. Click on the READ tab for the link to the MNRI website.
Rita Gendelman (OTR/L) answers an occupational therapy grad student's question at Touro College during one of her lectures.
Kaiser takes over for Jessica Van Kipp as our Substitute Chef during the COVID-19 "stay at home" pandemic. Jessica will be back soon....in the meantime enjoy these recipes and videos and light entertainment from someone who LOVES being the new host!!!