Nutrient deficiencies can cause food cravings. If that's the case, then it's easy to figure out what nutrients are missing by reversing the food craving. But it isn't always the case.

In our two previous articles, we looked at the connection between fat and physical and mental health, specifically for those on the autism spectrum and those with sensory issues. 

Here we look at whether cravings tell us what other foods we need for health.

Fat is essential to a functioning brain. But only if it’s a healthy fat. This creates a vicious cycle for people on the autism spectrum and those with sensory processing disorders (SPD) who may have strong food preferences. Food manufacturers have used cheaper harmful fats in their made-to-be-addictive foods. Continue reading to learn autism-specific fat facts and get the list of desirable fats.

Healthy brains are 60% fat. People on the autism spectrum are often way below that percentage. A low-fat brain is a struggling brain.

I’ll share with you my updated info on fats, how good and bad fats affect the body and brain, and specifically what that means to people who have neurological issues, as is the case for people on the autism and fetal alcohol spectrums, those with sensory issues, ADD and ADHD.

Our gut loves variety but much of what we do chips away at what our gut (and our brain) needs to be healthy.

Pick one or two ideas from our long list of improve-your-microbiome-improve-your brain list, and enjoy more than a micro of better health and happiness.

Last week we talked about the differences between sunscreen and sunblock, concerns, and misunderstandings. Today we dig deeper and offer solutions, especially for the tactile defensive, which is common among those with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism. 

We offer helpful tips on how to spend time in the sun safer, whether or not you wear sunscreen or sunblock.

Scott Adams (Dilbert creator) is considered a success. He got there through systems, but not goals. He thinks goals are for losers.

What's the difference between a goal and a system? Which one suits you more? Or a combo? 

Read more to find out.

We ask others, especially those with special needs, to make changes. To try learning something new. Yet, sometimes we're hesitant to take the advice we give. By making changes ourselves, we can have a better idea of what we are asking others to do.