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Probiotics and Prebiotics for Kids: What’s the Difference?
Healthy germs are all the buzz these days. What are they? And how do we incorporate them into a kid’s diet? First, let’s start with the cringeworthy fact that we host trillions of microbes in and on our bodies. Most of these reside in our gut and are actually quite beneficial for maintaining a healthy body.…
Rise & Shine Metabolism Green Smoothie
If ever since you've had kids you feel like your metabolism has gone to the pot, we've got a great breakfast for you and some good news! We wrote Fire Up Your Metabolism after realizing that so many people felt doomed by their genetics or that they couldn't do anything to get their body to…
Seven Tips For A Happy Summer
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein Summer is here. Lush green days lie ahead, simple pleasures, wildflowers, picnics, a walk in the park. Are these the things that make us happy? Yes. According to a growing body of scientific research, nature makes us happy. Our brains and bodies are hardwired for the great outdoors. Nature strengthens the immune system, lifts depression, increases anti-cancer white blood cells, and contributes …
5 Second Rule — Are Germs Good for Your Kid?
Its in a childs nature to be curious and explore the world. One of the easiest ways to learn and explore, of course, is to touch things in their environment and sometimes, dirty things. But, are you being overprotective when you rub anti-bacterial on your childs hands after every time he or she discovers a new object or picks up dropped food off the floor? Are your hyper-hygienic habits unnecessary, and possibly harmful to your kid? Are germs actually good for your kids? Research answers yes to all of the above!
Preservatives in Food and Child Behavior
In 2007, a single study conducted in Britain and published in “The Lancet,” on the effect of preservatives in foods on children’s behavior made big headlines. However, a closer look at the topic reveals that the understanding of preservatives and behavior is not clear-cut. And avoiding these preservatives is challenging at best.