The Everything Guide to Cooking for Children with Autism: From everyday meals to holiday treats; how to prepare foods your child will love to eat (Everything (Parenting)) [Plastic Comb]

Megan Hart (Author), Kim Lutz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything (Parenting) | Publication Date: January 18, 2010

The gluten-free, casein-free diet offers new hope for children with autism?if parents can change their kid?s eating habits. With this pragmatic, proactive handbook, you can conquer this seemingly complicated diet?and prepare food your kids will love to eat. Packed with information on preservatives, additives, and good nutrition, this guide serves up 200 delicious recipes any parent can prepare, including:

• Crispy Potato Pancakes
• Rotini with Bolognese Sauce
• Barbeque Chicken Pizza
• Creamy Salsa Dip
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Baja-Style Fish Tacos
• Chocolate Chip Cookies

With tips on reading food labels, pleasing picky eaters, and tracking the diet?s success, this essential guide provides the know-how and recipes you need to make this special diet work for the whole family.

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About the Author

Megan Hart, MS RD (Chicago, IL), is a coauthor of The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby & Toddler Book. She has worked in pediatric nutrition for more than ten years and, currently, she is a senior clinical nutritionist at Children?s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Ms. Hart has years of experience working with children and families to meet their unique nutrition goals. She enjoys working with families to find creative solutions to their nutrition challenges. Ms. Hart lives with her loving husband, wonderful son, and also her dog and turtle!

Kim Lutz (Chicago, IL) is a mom-taught cook and a coauthor of The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby & Toddler Book. She has created hundreds of recipes for special diets over the past several years. Lutz volunteers teaching yoga to kids with autism. She lives with her husband, two beautiful sons, and her dog and cat.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; Spi edition (January 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440500215
• ISBN-13: 978-1440500213
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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