025 - Food Sensitivities and Intense Behavior - With Elizabeth Yarnell Part 1

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"

In this week's episode we have on Elizabeth Yarnell, she’s an award-winning cookbook author, TEDx speaker, and expert in chronic inflammation. Elizabeth shares a personal story about her son's health struggles, stemming from food sensitivities, and the impact it had on his behavior, learning, and growth. We delve into the link between food sensitivities and children's behavior, learning, and growth, and the misdirection of traditional parenting practices when a child's intense behavior is caused by food sensitivities. Elizabeth also discusses the concept of hidden inflammation and its role in various health issues, sharing insights from her own diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. We'll explore how to identify and manage food sensitivities in children, negotiate dietary changes with kids, and ensure food safety for the entire family. Join us as we uncover essential strategies for navigating the complex world of parenting intense kids with food sensitivities.

3 key takeaways

1️⃣ Understanding the Impact of Food Sensitivities: Elizabeth Yarnell provides valuable insight into the link between food sensitivities and children's behavior, learning, and growth. The episode highlights the importance of considering food sensitivities as a potential root cause of intense behavior or health issues in children, underscoring the impact of diet on their overall well-being.

2️⃣ Addressing Inflammation as the Root Cause: The discussion emphasizes the significance of addressing hidden inflammation as the root cause of symptoms, especially in relation to children's health issues. Elizabeth emphasizes the need to focus on addressing inflammation rather than solely treating the symptoms, leading to a greater understanding of the importance of a holistic approach to wellness.

3️⃣ Practical Parenting Strategies: Elizabeth Yarnell offers practical insights into navigating dietary changes for children with food sensitivities, providing a balanced approach that combines negotiation, delicious and safe food substitutes, and positive reinforcement. Additionally, her tips on identifying safe food items, batch cooking, and freezing food offer tangible strategies for parents navigating food-related challenges.

"We don't necessarily make the connection easily that the kids might just be in pain, and that's why they are acting that way because young kids don't say I'm in pain."

Connect with Elizabeth:

The Inflammation Academy (business name) TheInflammationAcademy.com

Elizabeth Yarnell – Individual & Corporate Wellness Programs | Create your healthy reality today.

https://elizabethyarnell.com/inflammationquiz/ 

Elizabeth Yarnell | Naturopath (@elizabethyarnell_naturopath) • Instagram photos and videos

https://twitter.com/ElizabethYarnel  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethyarnell/

Book: Glorious One-Pot Meals: A Revolutionary New Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch-Oven Cooking:

https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-One-Pot-Meals-Revolutionary-Dutch-Oven-ebook/dp/B001NLKSKM/ 

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