Healthy eating habits during childhood profoundly influence childrens’ health as they progress in to adulthood
Peer pressure can influence children in their choices of fast food, confectionary and other unhealthy food groups. Parents need to be aware of these factors that directly contribute to even mild obesity. Here we list a few health concerns about refined sugar:
Sucrose is damaging to:
- The Cardiovascular system
- The Digestive system
- The Immune system
- The Nervous system
- Teeth
It is also the biggest contributor to the dramatic rise in Type 2 Diabetes, and it purges essential vitamins and minerals from the body.
Acne: 80% of children between 12 and 18 are affected in some way by acne. A healthy diet earlier in life will help reduce skin complaints. High milk consumption is associated with skin conditions including eczema. Most commercial shampoos and soaps contain chemicals like sodium lauryl sulphate and propylene glycol that can contribute to skin allergies.
The following products are fundamentally supportive to Childrens’ health and Immune Systems:
- Probiotic Eco 505: Healthy bacteria to improve the gut flora and boost the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and enhance the immune system
- EFA Complex: Essential fatty acids essential to the mental and physical development of children
- Childrens Multi-Vits and Minerals: Essential food vitamins and minerals that are in short supply in the food chain, to support the immune system and healthy growth of children. These small tablets are suitable for children until they are able to swallow the adult Multi Vit/Mineral