Pure Facts www.feingold.org October 2019 Vol. 43, No 9

Celebrate Halloween, Feingold Style

Moms and kids have found creative ways to put the fun back in this holiday.

Halloween Goodie Bags

See Page 8 for details on how to

order these Stage One treats.

A favorite op!on is to

switch the junky candy

for natural treats, and

Feingold families have

found many ways to do this.

“I plan to allow the kids to

trick-or-treat. I make sure

they don’t go out hungry

and will follow them with

some approved treats to

trade as they go along. They

know not to eat anything

without asking me first, and

I will let them binge on

approved items that night.”

When your Feingold Goodie

Bags arrive, keep them on

the top of the fridge, but

keep them closed so the

contents will be a surprise.

“A2er the kids finish trick-or-trea!ng, they trade in

what they have collected for all of the candy in

their goodie bag. The natural goodies are so much

be3er than the junk.

“They get a huge stash, which is never the case

throughout the rest of the year. The kids have

come to enjoy our trading game, and I’m ok with

them having all of that candy for awhile. Happily, it

lasts a long !me.”

“We started Feingold five years ago, at my son’s

request. He was !red of always being in trouble

and feeling out of control with his intense anger.

He gave me all the candy that night (and even

asked people to give him only chocolate because

he told them that the colors are like poison!)”

“My son just informed me that he doesn’t think he will

go trick-or-trea!ng this year. Interested in seeing

where this was going, I asked why. He said that they

can’t eat the candy anyway so why go? Of course, his

friend said he could give him his candy. (This is the

best part!) My son said ‘yuck — you want to eat

candy covered in petroleum?’ And he went on to

enlighten his friend about Feingold! By the end of the

conversa!on the friend said he didn't think he wanted

to go trick or trea!ng anymore either. Love it!”

“We are Halloween lovers at our house, so I’m

lucky. We go all out with decora!ng and the kids

prefer to stay home and scare visitors instead.”

“My kids have done Hallowe’en for Hunger for several

years. A few days before Hallowe’en, they send out a

flyer saying they will be trick-or-trea!ng for nonperish-

able foods for our food bank to ‘warn’ the neighbors.

Every year. they have done an amazing job and helped

fill the food bank.”

“My kids go trick-or-trea!ng and trade in their candy

for movie !ckets, a toy, or whatever treat is special to

them.”

“My son is four and can’t wait to dress up! Before

we began on Feingold, we didn’t let him eat dyes

and candy with dyes because his behavior would

be soooo bad a2er he ate them and he would

break out in hives. This year, he gets money in

exchange for the collected candy and a personal

stash of safe treats all to himself. He’s thrilled!”

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All that candy and what to do with it

Here’s a good use for that Halloween junk.

T hat addi!ve-laden

candy can be fun (just

as long as you don’t eat it!)

The Internet is filled with

sugges!ons about using it for

science experiments that can

be done by kids of all ages.

You don’t need much else,

just things like containers,

water, milk, and maybe some

baking soda, vinegar and dish

detergent.

STEAM = Science, Technology,

Engineering, Art and Math.

You can even paint with it!

Make slime with Starbursts!

Watch gummy bears grow.

Candy corn becomes mush.

Pixie s!cks

and magnets

do very odd

things.

Learn how to make worms dance.

It’s a new art form.

Pure Facts / October 2019 3

New ways to help people with autism

There is a great deal of interest in understanding how the health of the gut is linked to

the health of the brain.

O ur diges!ve system

contains thousands of

strains of bacteria, both

beneficial and harmful. When

the harmful ones outnumber

the “good” ones, a variety

of problems can occur. An

imbalance in the diges!ve tract

is called “dysbiosis.” A number

of studies conducted on mice

with au!s!c-like symptoms

showed that giving them

probio!cs improved both the

dysbiosis and their behaviors.

“Although the cause-effect

rela!onship between ASD and

gut microbiota is not yet well

established, the consump!on

of specific probio!cs may

represent a side-effect free

tool to re-establish gut home-

ostasis and promote gut

health.”

The Possible Role of the Microbi-

ota-Gut-Brain-Axis in Au�sm

Spectrum Disorder. Srikantha, Int

J Mol Sci. 2019 Apr.

Scien!sts are finding that the

gut of the au!s!c individual is

different from that of others

and that an excess of harmful

bacteria might be a cause for

the many health and behavior

symptoms that go with

au!sm. Studies are being

conducted to test various

strains of probio!cs, with

healthy microorganisms, to

improve the health of the gut

and thus reduce au!s!c

symptoms.

“In the last five years of so, we have

developed technology that allows us to

be3er study the composi!on and the

gene!cs of the bacteria that reside in

the gut. What we’ve found is that there

are a number of condi!ons, including

ASD (au!sm spectrum disorder),

associated with imbalances in the gut’s

bacterial ‘village.’ Certain types of

bacteria may overgrow to create

imbalances that we call dysbiosis. This

has been hypothesized for years. Now

we have preliminary evidence to sug-

gest that indeed there is an imbalance

of bacteria in a subgroup of individuals

with au!sm. If we can confirm this,

then in theory, probio!cs, or ‘good’

bacteria, may help bring back equilibri-

um and health.”

Alessio Fasando, MD, pediatric gastroen-

terologist, quoted by Au�sm Speaks.

“Several recent studies found that

au!s!c individuals harbor an altered

bacterial gut microbiota. In some cases,

remodeling the gut microbiota by

an!bio!c administra!on and microbio-

ta transfer therapy reportedly alleviated

the symptoms of ASD.”

Associa�on Between Gut Microbiota and

Au�sm Spectrum Disorder: A Systema�c

Review and Meta-Analysis. Xu, Front

Psychiatry. 2019.

“To achieve a healthy gut, the thousands of strains of good bacteria should live in balance with the ‘bad bacteria.’ In the event bad bacteria outnumbers good bacteria in the gut, a condition called dysbiosis occurs. Researchers consider the presence of an unhealthy gut as a causative factor of ASD and ADHD.”

Autism Parenting

“...a disorder in the gut-brain axis

is emerging as a prominent factor

leading to au!sm.”

Gut Microbial Dysbiosis in Indian

Children with Au�sm Spectrum Dis-

orders. Pulikkan, Microb Ecol. 2018.

“Children with neurodevelop-

mental disorder, including ASD,

are regularly affected by gastro-

intes!nal problems and dysbio-

sis of gut microbiota.

...accumula!ng evidences sug-

gest that the gut microbiome

is involved in the pathogenesis

of ASD. [This review] highlights

the new finding of targe!ng gut

microbiome, including probio!c

treatment and fecal microbiota

transplant, as novel and

poten!al therapeu!cs for ASD

diseases.”

Targe�ng gut microbiome: A novel

and poten�al therapy for au�sm

Yang, Life Sci. 2018 Feb.

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Not just for autism

New research connects an unhealthy gut with many problems, including ADHD.

M ood, behavior and even

the terrible twos could

be linked to the gut microbiome.

Children who are diagnosed with

ADHD are three !mes as likely

as their peers to be cons!pated

and suffer from related bowel

problems.

University of Virginia researcher

Lisa Goehler explains why a per-

son who is believed to have ADHD

is more vulnerable.

She notes, “Nerves that connect

the gut and brain drive brain

circuits involved in learning and

memory, as well as the control of

emo!ons.” Such people tend to

get upset too easily and act impul-

sively.

ADHD is linked to gut

dysbiosis.

...and unhealthy food is

linked to an unhealthy gut.

The child who does not fit the

diagnosis of ADHD may s!ll be

showing behavior that is being

influenced by his gut.

At the University of South Wales,

in Sydney, Australia, neuroscien-

!st Margaret Morris showed

how food choices can influence

the behavior of rats.

The animals were fed a diet filled

with junk food and fast food.

A2er a few weeks, the animals

were given a variety of tests on

their learning and memory.

As a result of ea!ng this type of

food, they were found to have

much less diversity in the

microbes in their guts. It won’t

come as a surprise to Pure Facts

readers that they did poorly on

the tests.

But, happily, the lab animals’

ability to learn and remember

improved significantly a2er they

were given a large amount of

probio!cs — a mixture that

improved their gut health.

The study was published in the

journal Molecular Psychiatry in

March of 2017.

Replenishing the gut with

beneficial gut bacteria

can help improve many

issues, including learning

and memory.

This work offers additional

evidence that a diet of

unhealthy food has a direct

impact on learning and

behavior.

Not for the squeamish

Research conducted on animals has

shown the unhealthy gut of an

animal can be drama!cally improved

via “fecal transplant” of stool from a

healthy animal.

There are currently “stool banks”

where those with a very healthy gut

microbiome can contribute and this

can be used to restore health to

someone in need. There is a growing

interest in using this technology to

help humans.

This probio!c by Kyo-Dophilus

has been found acceptable for

use on the Feingold Diet.

Now that scien!sts realize that

most of the neurotransmi3ers in

our brain are actually created in the

gut, it opens the door to finding

new ways to help people who suffer

from many problems, including

neurological and psychiatric

disorders. They are looking for

ways that microbes can create

neurotransmi3ers, including seroto-

nin, the well-known mood-booster.

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Promises, promises!

When major food companies are faced with criticism about the ingredients they use, espe-

cially in the foods designed for children, they often make a grand promise to reform their

recipes and cut out the harmful additives by a date in the future. Kellogg’s used this ploy

after It was criticized for using synthetic dyes in cereals sold in the United States, while

using natural colorings in the same brands sold in Europe.

F oodbabe Vani Hari has exposed

Kellogg’s latest decep!on and is

calling for consumers to join her pro-

test. She writes, “In 2015, Kellogg’s

announced plans to remove ar!ficial

colors and ar!ficial flavors from their

cereals by the end of 2018.

“It's now 2019 and Kellogg’s s!ll sells

several cereals with ar!ficial colors and

flavors in America, all of which target

young children.

“Even worse, Kellogg’s is launching

NEW cereals for children filled with

ar!ficial ingredients, such as Baby

Shark Cereal and Unicorn Cereal.

“I am petitioning Kellogg’s to re-move all artificial colors, artifi-cial flavors and BHT from all of their cereals. I urge you to join me by signing this petition now!

“These ingredients do not belong in

our food - especially for children.”

Fall Foodlist

available October 1

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Choolaah Indian BBQ

Take a closer look at this ancient way of cooking with a delicious modern spin.

Restaurants are located in Fairfax, VA, Sterling,

VA, Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and King of

Prussia, PA

This fast casual-chain uses fresh, local ingredients and

recipes that are toned down to appeal to the Ameri-

can palate. You can add spices and sauces if you like.

Choolaah offers chicken, lamb, salmon, and beef, as

well as vegetarian and vegan op!ons. You can also

request dairy-free and gluten-free meals.

There are plenty of kid-friendly op!ons and delicious

drinks.

Watch your food being made in the custom tandoor

ovens, which reach 600 degrees and keep the food

juicy.

As with many of the new-concept restaurants, you

select the ingredients from a long list of op!ons.

They include wraps, rice and the wonderful naan.

Street snacks and salads are available for lighter

meals, and happy diners appreciate the value of the

food and the super-helpful staff who can guide you

through ordering.

Founded in 2012, the first Choolaah restaurant

opened in Cleveland by Wholesome Interna!onal, a

mul!concept group that is also a franchise of Five

Guys.

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PIC Report

The following products have been researched and may be added to your Foodlist.

Products with this symbol ^ are available in Canada.

To understand the codes listed in parentheses, refer to the first sec!on of your Foodlist & Shopping Guide book.

Stage One

Stage Two

Barbara’s Morning Oat

Crunch blueberries

Envirokidz Organic^ Berry Blast

Cheetah Chomps (GF,CF, black-

berries, strawberries, raspberries

Nature’s Path^ Blueberry Cinnamon Flax

Hot Cereal (apples, GF,CF), Red Berry

Crunch (raspberries, strawberries)

123 Gluten Free^

Divinely Decadent

Brownies

Arrowhead Mills

Organic Cereals: Gluten

Free Sprouted Corn Flakes

(GF), Amaranth Flakes,

Spelt Flakes, Sprouted

Mul!grain Flakes,

Puffed Wheat

Fleischmann’s Instant

Yeast (GF,CF)

Bronner’s Peppermint Organic Hand Sani!zer

Barbara’s Mul!square Cinnamon Cereal

Nana’s Gluten Free Bag Cookies (GF,CF);

Snickerdoodle (CS). Lemon, Chocolate

Chip, Coconut (CD), Cacao Nib

KYO-Dophilus (GF,CF): Max

Probio!c, Fi2y + Probio!c

Nature’s Path^ Dark Chocolate & Peanut Bu3er Love Crunch Cereal;

Qia Superflakes Cereal (GD): Chocolate Coconut, Coconut Chia,

Honey Chia

Now Completely Kissable Lip Balm (GF,CF)

WIldly Organic Coconut

Bu3er^ (GF,CF)

Bob’s Red Mill^ Gluten

Free Chocolate Chip

Cookie Mix (GF) Katz Gluten Free^ Chocolate Frosted Sprinkles

Donuts, Powdered Sugar Donut Holes

Pretzel Crisps^ Gluten Free

Pretzels

Food For Life Ezekiel 49

Flake Cereal (almonds)

Pure Facts

Editor: Jane Hersey

Contributing to this issue:

Carolyn Allen

Shula Edelkind

Cindy Harrell

Elizabeth Kellum

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Halloween Goodie Bag Fundraiser

Donations—$25 plus shipping

All Stage One Goodies

We are now taking orders.

Shipping starts October 1st—to the U.S. only.

Use this link to order today: https://www.fgshop.org/goodiebag.aspx

Bellows House Brownie

Berlin Bakery Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (CF) Bumble Bar Original Peanut Jr. (GF,CF)

Clean Candy Butterscotch (GF,CF) Clean Candy Lemon (GF,CF)

Enjoy Life Foods Chocolate Cookies (GF,CF)

Florida Natural—Natural Taffy (CS) Florida Natural Angel Mints (CS)

Jolly Time Simply Popped (GF)

Kinnikinnick / either Animal Cookies or Sandwich Cookies Life Savers Pep-O-Mint (CS)

Lovely Caramels (GF,CF) Nothing Funky Seasonings (GF)

Marich Lemon Jelly Beans (CS,GF,CF)

Pearson’s Chocolate Mints (CS) Black Spider Stuffed Toy

Thompson Chocolate Halloween Foils (GF)

Thompson Chocolate Halloween Lollies (GF) Thompson Chocolate Halloween Discs (GF)

Utz Cheddar Popcorn (GF) Utz Halloween Pretzels (CF)

Contents may vary.

It’s Feingold Halloween Candy Time!