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16

Sep. ’13

Nutrition for Kids

Nutrition-Kids

Our last few posts have been about preparing your immune system for flu season. As adults we worry about getting sick and missing work or attending university classes or just some important appointment. But what about our children? Or grandchildren? If you have no children, than your nieces or nephews. Children are young and have lots of energy. But they still can have a compromised immune system if they are not getting the right nutrients for their little bodies.

Children need to be prepared as well for the coming flu season. They may want to miss school, but they will miss out on a lot more while they are sick with the flu. Children today are more likely to consume foods that are delicious rather than nutritious, and most foods that come under the delicious category are usually either highly sweetened or salted, either way the delicious choice is not good for the child at all. To much sugar or salt can provide for a weakened immune system. Get all the information  you need here. Be informed about keeping your children healthy at all times.

We want to give you a FREE e-book “Nutrition for Kids…Essential Nutrients For Children All Parents Should Know.” Here are some of the chapters in the book:

1. Importance of Child Nutrition

2. The Common Nutrient Deficiencies

3. Teach Your Children about Healthy Eating Habits

4. Fighting Child Obesity

and much more. Eight chapters in all, information to help you have a healthy happy child.

There are a lot of reasons why a child should be taught to eat healthily from a very young age. With good eating habits inculcated into a child daily dietary regimen the assurance of getting all the nutritional needs for the body will be well under control. It would also ensure the child’s weight and health conditions are kept to its optimum.

Most families today have a rather high ratio of obesity within the family unit. This is due to a variety of reasons of which the popular ones are lack of exercise and the intake of very unhealthy foods.

Having healthy children is the desire of any parent as healthy children are happy children and the visits to the doctor which can be rather costly and stressful in certainly limited if not eliminated altogether.

Click here for your FREE e-book…you will be glad you did.

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14

Sep. ’13

What to Do Before Flu Season Arrives

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Our last three posts talked about Flu Fighting Foods.

Flu Fighting Foods

Flu Fighting Foods part two

Flu Fighting Foods part three

Today we want to discuss about what you really need to do before you get the flu. Most people know that Vitamin C is for building a good immune system. But when a person gets sick, then they think about taking Vitamin C and start popping them like pills hoping they will help them get better faster. But it doesn’t work that way. You need to be eating foods high in Vitamin C as will as taking supplements before you get sick. So here are some suggestions what to do to be at the peck of your health and build your immune system before the flu bug comes to town and try’s to find lodging in a warm body with a low immune system.

man sick in bed with the flu

Breakouts of the flu are responsible for millions of lost hours at both work and home each year, not to mention many miserable days trying to recover.  If you’re wondering what you can do to naturally boost your immunity and prepare your body’s defenses, study the foods you’re eating, look at your family’s meals, and make the changes needed to ensure everyone is eating a well-balanced diet abundant in nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, low-fat proteins, and complex carbohydrates.

Black currants are even richer in vitamin C than oranges, containing approximately three times the recommended daily intake for adults. It’s imperative that you get plenty of vitamin C since it helps prevent infections and helps keep the immune system healthy.

Pork has high levels of zinc and selenium, both of which help keep your immune system strong. It’s also one of the best sources of B vitamins and contains only a little more total fat than beef. So be sure to include lots of pork entrees in your menu planning.

Mix up your morning breakfast with a glass of grapefruit juice instead of orange juice for a vitamin C-rich drink that’s both sweet and tart. However, you should check with your doctor if you’re on certain medications for blood pressure, AIDS, anxiety, or hay fever, as mixing grapefruit juice with certain drugs can lead to dangerous toxicity.

Brussel sprouts are a great vegetable source of vitamin C, are high in fiber and contain lots of folate as well.  They improve anticarcinogenic glucosinolates, which have important cancer-fighting properties. They’re a great addition in a stew to provide lots of flu-busting nutrients.

Yogurt that includes live cultures has a positive effect on your GI tract, and as a result, helps the body purge the germs from the body more quickly and effectively and fight the flu. You want your yogurt to contain the active culture L. acidophilus, which is also helpful in fighting off yeast infections.

Potatoes are one of the most affordable sources of vitamin C, and nicely complement any entrée with their high levels of potassium and fiber.  The skin contains the most fiber and the flesh just under the skin contains the most vitamin C. Fresh potatoes are the best source of vitamin C. Be careful of how you choose to prepare them, as soaking them in water robs them of their germ-busting vitamin C.

Whole wheat pasta is also rich in niacin, fiber, and iron. Its complex carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet that will keep your immune system strong.  Simply substitute recipes calling for traditional pasta with the whole wheat variety instead for a delicious and nutritious twist on your favorite pasta dishes.

So now is the time to beef up on your Vitamin C and let the flu bug see the sign in the window…”no lodging here.”

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