Healthy fats linked to reduction in autism
The great mystery behind autism, and what causes it remain unclear. But ask any mom-to-be if she’s interested in preventing it, and she will say yes. While all data has it’s flaws, the information released by the Harvard School of Public Health shows a serious drop in autism rates for women who boosted their diet with healthy fats during pregnancy. Notice I said healthy fats. Not Doritos and Ho-Ho’s. (Do they still make Ho-Ho’s? I don’t think so…) 
Healthy fats are foods that are high in omega-6 vitamins, also called linoleic acid. The vitamin is found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds and could pack a healthy punch for your baby. The study showed that women who ate foods high in omega 6’s were 34% less likely to have a baby with autism compared to women who did not eat as much of them. (more…)