Contents:
- Medical Video: Best Foods for Autism
- Foods that contain gluten and casein
- Soybeans and soybean derivative products
Medical Video: Best Foods for Autism
Paying attention to food intake is more important when your child has autism. Certain foods can make things worse, you know. So, do not carelessly feed children. It's time for you to think about the following autism dietary restrictions.
Foods that contain gluten and casein
Autism (or autism spectrum disorder — GSA) is a brain development disorder. Children or adults with autism have difficulty communicating and interacting with others. To reduce the symptoms of autism, you should consider a special diet.
In many cases, it turns out that children and adults with autism suffer from allergies or are very sensitive to foods that contain special proteins called gluten and casein. The reason is, their bodies process these two protein contents in a different way from people in general.
The brain of a person with autism is mistaken by thinking that this protein is a fake chemical that resembles opium, which is a plant that is often used as raw material for narcotics. The body's response to these chemicals can change a person's behavior. Well, experts have found abnormal protein levels in the body fluids of people living with autism.
Gluten is actually a special protein that can be found in grains such as wheat and barley (a type of rice). Bread, cakes, and wheat pasta usually contain gluten. It may be difficult to avoid gluten, but you can check product labels to make sure the product is gluten free.
Casein can be found in foods that contain lactose. This means that milk products and processed products such as butter and cheese are likely to contain casein. Even foods labeled "milk free" or "lactose free" can still contain casein and become a food tab for autism.
This is unfortunate because dairy products containing lactose are good sources of vitamin D and calcium. Therefore, you should look for other foods to ensure that your child has adequate calcium and vitamin D intake. For example, from the consumption of green vegetables and sea fish.
Soybeans and soybean derivative products
Today many soybeans and soy products are genetically engineered and cause food allergies. This can worsen the symptoms of autism in your child.
In addition, there is a connection between the use of soy-based formula milk and seizures in children with autism. This means that if you are given a baby product that contains soy protein, then your child who has autism is more at risk for experiencing seizures. Seizures are behavioral changes caused by episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Soybeans can be found in soy sauce, soybean oil, tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk.
Even though you might think that autism is a brain problem, the fact is that certain foods can worsen the symptoms of autism. Therefore, make sure you avoid autism dietary restrictions, namely gluten, casein, and soybeans.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
