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Andi Stowe
Helping moms and studying the heck out of glutamate (MSG), food additives, gut & neuroinflammation. Co-authoring REID Implementation Book.

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I am honored to have participated in The Abilities I am honored to have participated in The Abilities Workshop, Vortex podcast, on a bit of our experience in using food as medicine. You can listen to the full episode here: https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com/podcast
I am trying to do a better job of sharing some of I am trying to do a better job of sharing some of our favorite products that save me much needed time. Today, I want to introduce y'all to my sweet Charlotte/Blowing Rock friend, Stephanie, of @sweetssyrup. Stephanie created a clean wholesome elderberry syrup for families looking for immune support during cold, flu, and allergy season. Stephanie went above and beyond and even considered REID moms when formulating her products! She was sure to eliminate any additives/preservatives that could increase glutamate levels. ❤️ Not only do I admire her, but we also LOVE her products. Before she started her company, I had to dedicate a few hours every few months to create our own. Her Sweet’s Syrup was the only refrigerated item I had on ice for our 13-hour move to Florida 🤣 You can find Sweet’s Syrup at many health food stores throughout the Carolinas and Georgia or online at https://www.sweetssyrup.com/. In addition to her syrup, she offers a DIY kit where you can use your local honey and/or adjust honey ratios based on your needs 😉. Disclaimer: due to ginger and elderberries' ability to stimulate the immune system, those with ASD, PANS, or PANDAS type symptoms may not tolerate elderberry syrup well, especially when used frequently. I've realized you can't make a blanket statement for any health issue. I know many that are sensitive and many more that are not (it also ties back to glutamate) 😘 #elderberrysyrup #immunesupport #fall #reidprogram #lowglutamate #sweets #nourishedblessings
Here a the deal, while I don't have all of the ans Here a the deal, while I don't have all of the answers, I have a strong passion for bringing awareness to the glutamate connection to many of our health issues. There are days when I question why am I still doing this? Why am I here? Why am I not focusing all of my energy on enjoying where we are today. I don't want to dwell on our past. Instead, our past simply changed our lives, and I'm genuinely passionate about it. I'm not coming here from the authoritative standpoint of ”do this; do that.” RATHER, Holy shit, not only did this help, it changed our lives, and I want to scream it from the mountaintops! As a mom, I just want this community to know that not only do I get it, but there is hope. I get the feelings of isolation, confusion, judgment, and fear. The WTF feelings of how the heck am I realistically supposed to do this AND life. It's not just about diet; it's so much more, and I get that. Just because there is a lot to navigate, it doesn't mean that there is too much to have hope. #autismrecoveryisreal #autismmom #lowglutamate #hope #healingispossible #faith #autismdiet #reallife #notanexpert #asd #autismhealing #gfcf #specialneedsmom #specialneeds #healing #dumpthejunk #betternotperfect
We stressed the importance of eating clean food wh We stressed the importance of eating clean food when we realized that most processed foods were loaded with hidden free glutamate (MSG). Like many other hyper-glutamate health issues (Alzheimer's, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Fibromyalgia, etc.), the symptoms disappeared when we cleaned up diet worked to lower glutamate load. Glutamate is an amino acid found in food and is also the most abundant neurotransmitter. In food, when glutamate is in its whole form, it is rarely problematic. However, when these glutamate foods become highly processed, they can become extremely problematic due to their ability to impact glutamate neurotransmission. When in excess, these sources of free glutamate become neurotoxic, overexciting brain cells until they die. This is a big deal. Especially when you consider glutamate is responsible for 90% of the connections in the brain. Discovering this connection has changed my family's life forever. Yes, switching to a cleaner whole foods diet seems daunting and exhausting, but it is so worth it. While I don't have all of the answers, I'm here to help show you how we’ve made a lifestyle change by eating this way😘 https://nourishedblessings.com/ Disclaimer: while more and more are lumping autism into this category, I am not claiming this THE answer. There are many reasons for underlying glutamate dysfunction, contributors to excess glutamate, and causes for autism. #autismhealing #autism #autismdiet #autismrecovery #autismrecoveryisreal #autismhealing #autismmom #autismmoms #asdmom #asd #healing #foodismedicine #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #nourishedblessings #reidprogram #adhd
White Chicken Chili This White Chicken Chili migh White Chicken Chili This White Chicken Chili might be my favorite soup recipe of all time. I’m not even joking when I say that we have probably made the recipe over 30 times and still don’t get tired of it. However, if you do not omit the jalapeno pepper from the soup, it will pack a lot of heat. My husband and I jokingly call this “cough-soup” because those seeds can induce a little cough in response to the heat. If serving little ones, you will definitely want to omit the jalapeno seeds and potentially scale back on the amount of jalapeno used. I adapted this recipe from the Averie Cooks, Chicken Chili Recipe. Ingredients 3 tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Yellow Onions (diced) 1 Jalapeno Pepper (finely diced and seeds removed) 4 Garlic Cloves (minced) 4 c. Low Glutamate Chicken Broth 4 c. Shredded cooked chicken (we use @wholefoods Prepared Naked Rotisserie Chicken) 2 cans Cannellini Beans (rinse and drain one can, and blend the other can in its juices until smooth) (we like to use @wholefoods boxed organic) 1 tbsp. Lime Juice (fresh) 1 tbsp. Cumin 1 tsp Oregano (dried) 1 tsp Himalayan or Sea Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 c. Fresh Cilantro leaves (chopped/packed) Instructions In a large dutch oven or stockpot, sautee olive oil, diced onion, and finely diced jalapeno over medium-high heat. Sautee until vegetables soften, and onions become slightly translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until well incorporated. Add chicken broth, chicken, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and beans. When adding the beans, one can of beans rinsed and drained, while the other can of beans should be blended separately in its juices and smooth. We like to use an immersion blender and quickly blend one can of beans without the mess. Allow soup to boil for 7-10 minutes and add chopped cilantro before serving. Tidbits To keep this dish lower in histamine, use fresh or quickly frozen broth. To keep spices clean, we prefer to use @spicelyorganics. Extra servings of this in our freezer for an easy last-minute meal. What is glutamate: https://nourishedblessings.com/what-is-reid/
GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 I am excited to announce tha GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with @cocobynuco to give away a Variety Pack of their totally clean, organic, grain-free, low-glutamate wraps!! This includes their Original Coconut Wrap, Cinnamon Coconut Wrap, Moringa Coconut Wrap, Turmeric Coconut Wrap, and a bonus package of their newest product, the Cassava Coconut Wrap. These have been a lunchbox favorite of our son’s for years, and I'm sure you'll love them as well! To Enter: 1. Like this post 2. Follow @nourishedblessings & @cocobynuco 3. Comment and tag a clean eating friend that would enjoy these wraps! Each comment counts as an entry. Rules: Contest ends on 10/16 at 11:59 pm EST. Due to shipping restrictions, giveaway recipients must be in the U.S. or Canada. The winner will be chosen at random and notified via direct message on 10/17. Instagram only. Good luck! #giveaway #nucowraps #cleaneating #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #reidprogram #dumpthejunk #reidmoms #additivefree #organic #grainfree #glutenfreedairyfree #nutfree #lunchbox #allergyfriendly #nourishedblessings
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Helping moms and studying the heck out of glutamate (MSG), food additives, gut & neuroinflammation. Co-authoring REID Implementation Book.

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I am honored to have participated in The Abilities I am honored to have participated in The Abilities Workshop, Vortex podcast, on a bit of our experience in using food as medicine. You can listen to the full episode here: https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com/podcast
I am trying to do a better job of sharing some of I am trying to do a better job of sharing some of our favorite products that save me much needed time. Today, I want to introduce y'all to my sweet Charlotte/Blowing Rock friend, Stephanie, of @sweetssyrup. Stephanie created a clean wholesome elderberry syrup for families looking for immune support during cold, flu, and allergy season. Stephanie went above and beyond and even considered REID moms when formulating her products! She was sure to eliminate any additives/preservatives that could increase glutamate levels. ❤️ Not only do I admire her, but we also LOVE her products. Before she started her company, I had to dedicate a few hours every few months to create our own. Her Sweet’s Syrup was the only refrigerated item I had on ice for our 13-hour move to Florida 🤣 You can find Sweet’s Syrup at many health food stores throughout the Carolinas and Georgia or online at https://www.sweetssyrup.com/. In addition to her syrup, she offers a DIY kit where you can use your local honey and/or adjust honey ratios based on your needs 😉. Disclaimer: due to ginger and elderberries' ability to stimulate the immune system, those with ASD, PANS, or PANDAS type symptoms may not tolerate elderberry syrup well, especially when used frequently. I've realized you can't make a blanket statement for any health issue. I know many that are sensitive and many more that are not (it also ties back to glutamate) 😘 #elderberrysyrup #immunesupport #fall #reidprogram #lowglutamate #sweets #nourishedblessings
Here a the deal, while I don't have all of the ans Here a the deal, while I don't have all of the answers, I have a strong passion for bringing awareness to the glutamate connection to many of our health issues. There are days when I question why am I still doing this? Why am I here? Why am I not focusing all of my energy on enjoying where we are today. I don't want to dwell on our past. Instead, our past simply changed our lives, and I'm genuinely passionate about it. I'm not coming here from the authoritative standpoint of ”do this; do that.” RATHER, Holy shit, not only did this help, it changed our lives, and I want to scream it from the mountaintops! As a mom, I just want this community to know that not only do I get it, but there is hope. I get the feelings of isolation, confusion, judgment, and fear. The WTF feelings of how the heck am I realistically supposed to do this AND life. It's not just about diet; it's so much more, and I get that. Just because there is a lot to navigate, it doesn't mean that there is too much to have hope. #autismrecoveryisreal #autismmom #lowglutamate #hope #healingispossible #faith #autismdiet #reallife #notanexpert #asd #autismhealing #gfcf #specialneedsmom #specialneeds #healing #dumpthejunk #betternotperfect
We stressed the importance of eating clean food wh We stressed the importance of eating clean food when we realized that most processed foods were loaded with hidden free glutamate (MSG). Like many other hyper-glutamate health issues (Alzheimer's, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Fibromyalgia, etc.), the symptoms disappeared when we cleaned up diet worked to lower glutamate load. Glutamate is an amino acid found in food and is also the most abundant neurotransmitter. In food, when glutamate is in its whole form, it is rarely problematic. However, when these glutamate foods become highly processed, they can become extremely problematic due to their ability to impact glutamate neurotransmission. When in excess, these sources of free glutamate become neurotoxic, overexciting brain cells until they die. This is a big deal. Especially when you consider glutamate is responsible for 90% of the connections in the brain. Discovering this connection has changed my family's life forever. Yes, switching to a cleaner whole foods diet seems daunting and exhausting, but it is so worth it. While I don't have all of the answers, I'm here to help show you how we’ve made a lifestyle change by eating this way😘 https://nourishedblessings.com/ Disclaimer: while more and more are lumping autism into this category, I am not claiming this THE answer. There are many reasons for underlying glutamate dysfunction, contributors to excess glutamate, and causes for autism. #autismhealing #autism #autismdiet #autismrecovery #autismrecoveryisreal #autismhealing #autismmom #autismmoms #asdmom #asd #healing #foodismedicine #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #nourishedblessings #reidprogram #adhd
White Chicken Chili This White Chicken Chili migh White Chicken Chili This White Chicken Chili might be my favorite soup recipe of all time. I’m not even joking when I say that we have probably made the recipe over 30 times and still don’t get tired of it. However, if you do not omit the jalapeno pepper from the soup, it will pack a lot of heat. My husband and I jokingly call this “cough-soup” because those seeds can induce a little cough in response to the heat. If serving little ones, you will definitely want to omit the jalapeno seeds and potentially scale back on the amount of jalapeno used. I adapted this recipe from the Averie Cooks, Chicken Chili Recipe. Ingredients 3 tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Yellow Onions (diced) 1 Jalapeno Pepper (finely diced and seeds removed) 4 Garlic Cloves (minced) 4 c. Low Glutamate Chicken Broth 4 c. Shredded cooked chicken (we use @wholefoods Prepared Naked Rotisserie Chicken) 2 cans Cannellini Beans (rinse and drain one can, and blend the other can in its juices until smooth) (we like to use @wholefoods boxed organic) 1 tbsp. Lime Juice (fresh) 1 tbsp. Cumin 1 tsp Oregano (dried) 1 tsp Himalayan or Sea Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 c. Fresh Cilantro leaves (chopped/packed) Instructions In a large dutch oven or stockpot, sautee olive oil, diced onion, and finely diced jalapeno over medium-high heat. Sautee until vegetables soften, and onions become slightly translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until well incorporated. Add chicken broth, chicken, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and beans. When adding the beans, one can of beans rinsed and drained, while the other can of beans should be blended separately in its juices and smooth. We like to use an immersion blender and quickly blend one can of beans without the mess. Allow soup to boil for 7-10 minutes and add chopped cilantro before serving. Tidbits To keep this dish lower in histamine, use fresh or quickly frozen broth. To keep spices clean, we prefer to use @spicelyorganics. Extra servings of this in our freezer for an easy last-minute meal. What is glutamate: https://nourishedblessings.com/what-is-reid/
GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 I am excited to announce tha GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with @cocobynuco to give away a Variety Pack of their totally clean, organic, grain-free, low-glutamate wraps!! This includes their Original Coconut Wrap, Cinnamon Coconut Wrap, Moringa Coconut Wrap, Turmeric Coconut Wrap, and a bonus package of their newest product, the Cassava Coconut Wrap. These have been a lunchbox favorite of our son’s for years, and I'm sure you'll love them as well! To Enter: 1. Like this post 2. Follow @nourishedblessings & @cocobynuco 3. Comment and tag a clean eating friend that would enjoy these wraps! Each comment counts as an entry. Rules: Contest ends on 10/16 at 11:59 pm EST. Due to shipping restrictions, giveaway recipients must be in the U.S. or Canada. The winner will be chosen at random and notified via direct message on 10/17. Instagram only. Good luck! #giveaway #nucowraps #cleaneating #lowglutamate #lowglutamatediet #reidprogram #dumpthejunk #reidmoms #additivefree #organic #grainfree #glutenfreedairyfree #nutfree #lunchbox #allergyfriendly #nourishedblessings
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