Plant-Based Canada Podcast
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Join us as we talk with experts to explore the field of nutritional sciences and how our food choices impact our health and the environment. We sit down with Canadian doctors, dieticians, athletes, climate experts and others/more, to break down the evidence behind a Whole Food Plant-Based diet, and discuss the practical steps you can take in your efforts to shift toward a healthier lifestyle. The Plant-Based Canada Podcast is an initiative of the group Plant-Based Canada, which aims to educate the public and health professionals on the evidence-based benefits of plant-based whole food nutrition for individual and planetary health. To learn more about the show, visit our website www.plantbasedcanada.org and stay up to date by following us on Instagram and Facebook @plantbasedcanadaorg, and our Plant-based Canada YouTube channel. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. PBC is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or opinions related to the content stated by the guests interviewed. All information in this podcast is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the conclusions obtained from the use of this information. The podcast should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek their own individual healthcare advice as needed.
Plant-Based Canada Podcast
Episode 69: Nurturing Neurodivergence (Autism & ADHD) in Kids with Natalie Pelto
Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Natalie Pelto to chat about parenting kids with autism and ADHD.
Natalie has many years of experience in the healthcare field, with lifestyle-based practices being a more recent endeavour. She was previously a Medical Radiation Technologist in diagnostic imaging specialising in CT, Trauma and bone mineral density for over 20 years, but following a personnel experience, which she shares with us later in the episode, has changed her career perspective and purpose. As part of this transition, she has become a self-declared life-long learner, completing multiple certifications in lifestyle medicine and nutrition including advanced child brain development with nutrition, and more. Natalie´s main area of interest focuses on working with children with severe autism and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their families. From her personal experiences and learnings, she works to support all members of families with children with autism and ADHD. Her mission and vision are to see our future generations change and shape the world from a space of health and well-being.
In this episode we discuss:
- What are autism and ADHD?
- Diet/nutrition in autism and ADHD
- Plant-Based diet and autism and ADHD related concerns, myths, and misconceptions.
- Strategies to support children with autism or ADHD in achieving independence
- Supports for parents with children with autism or ADHD
Episode Resources:
Autism Canada
Autism Statistics Canada
ADHD Statistics Canada
Scientific Articles:
Truths, Myths and Needs of Special Diets: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27356007/
Clinician guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35311615/
Micronutrients in ADHD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35311615/
App:
ThinkDirty app (has a cost): https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/
Free alternative -> Environmental Working Group (EWG): https://www.ewg.org/
Books:
“Fiber Fueled” By: W. Bulsiewicz
“Power of Habits” By: C. Duhigg
Natalie Pelto´s Socials
Website: www.blueliferx.com
Webinar: www.blueliferx.com/autismwebinar
Instagram: @rebellespectrum (for free resources)
Plant-Based Canada’s Socials:
Instagram: @plantbasedcanadaorg
Facebook: Plant-Based Canada, https://m.facebook.com/plantbasedcanadaorg/
Website: https://www.plantbasedcanada.org/
X (formerly Twitter): @PBC_org
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This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.