Autism recovered: Scallions!

Medical experts say it's not possible to recover autism. We have living proof in the form of three children, that it IS possible. By the time I started this blog, recovery had already happened, but it took years. Parenting children with autism is incredibly difficult but I have to say shifting your parenting skills once they are recovered requires some doing. We're slowly learning and I love sharing the journey. This is a place where I will chronicle our lives at this time and occasionally revisit some of the old times... but only to discuss what we did and learned, what helped and what didn't. Autism will never be missed but the lessons learned during that time of our life are invaluable.

**Kids names have been changed to protect the innocent and naughty alike. ;)

Monday, September 5, 2011

Scallions!

I am so grateful for veggies that take care of themselves! It has been TOO HOT to work in the garden much this summer so it's been pretty neglected. I went out a week or so ago and prepped the soil, put in some fertilizer and chopped up the hard dirt. Grace and I went out today to plant seedlings and there were some beautiful scallions mixed in with the marigolds. :)

Silly girl. :D

As soon as I washed them off, the kids were squeaking to eat them so they now all have onion breath. No pictures of that. lol

We planted all the wonderful green leafy veggies that thrive in the fall. Kale, cabbage, lettuce, spinach...I cannot WAIT to see things growing again. :)

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My EASY thing

Recovering children from autism, or recovering anyone from ANY health issue, is not easy. It just isn't. It is my experience that food is at the base of any health recovery option. Everything you put in your mouth either fuels your health or your illness.

Eating enough fruits and veggies isn't easy in any way, shape or form. Our food is processed to death and by the time it get to our plate, it's probably closer to "essence" of fruit or veggie than it is to actually being a raw fruit or vegetable. Health professionals everywhere recommend 7-13 fruits and veggies a DAY to maintain health. To actively pursue healing, you need even more!

But there is a solution to make it a bit easier. It gets 17 fruits, veggies and grains into my kids each day and is SO easy. It's a great tool for moms everywhere looking for a yummy way to get these things into children (and themselves) without a fight. Check out my secret weapon, read the science, listen to the video. VERY educational and explains a lot of what I believe about food and the need for such diligence in what we eat.

Remember, you are what you eat. Don't be a twinkie. :)

Monday, September 5, 2011

Scallions!

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