How to properly feed your picky child?
How to properly feed your picky child? This is a question on the lips of many parents. Dr. Charney answers it brilliantly in this article.
As any parent can attest, it often takes herculean efforts to get our children to eat healthy foods. Children are capricious by nature. They experience an aversion to vegetables that combines with an unhealthy craving for foods like hot dogs and pizza. If your child is a picky eater, they may not be getting optimal levels of nutrients essential for their growth and development.
Offer the essentials
Despite everything, it is imperative to offer healthy foods to your child. That being said, integrating NOW Kids™ supplements into your child's daily health ritual would help your efforts deliver real results. A multivitamin meets most, but not all, basic needs…
General well-being depends on the microbiome
The importance of the microbiome to our overall well-being is largely undisputed. This importance is supported by countless studies conducted on gut bacteria (flora) and their possible influence on many health problems. So many common factors in our modern life can disrupt the health of flora. In addition to consuming fermented foods, probiotics are an excellent way to try to alleviate these disturbances. Did you know that probiotics can help reduce the frequency or severity of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children born by cesarean section?
Does your child take probiotics?
NOW Kids™ Chewable Probiotics provide 2 billion CFU (active cells) and 10 probiotic bacterial strains. They are perfect for daily maintenance of intestinal health. They promote gastrointestinal health and the proper functioning of the immune system. These delicious probiotics are sweetened with xylitol and sorbitol, harmless sweeteners that won't harm teeth or cause blood sugar spikes.
NOW Kids™ Probiotics also contain a non-digestible fiber called FOS. This fiber nourishes organisms and ensures that probiotics remain healthy and viable until consumed.
All NOW Kids™ probiotic strains are verified using a state-of-the-art DNA analysis device. NOW scientists use it to ensure the identity, potency and purity of each bacterial strain. Each of the 10 strains has been clinically validated for its effectiveness and tolerance to acids and bile. NOW Kids™ Probiotics are suitable for anyone ages 3 and older.
Omega-3, essential for growth
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are important at all stages of life. However, ADH is particularly essential during childhood. DHA promotes normal growth and development of the brain, eyes and nerves. After birth, most infants get adequate levels of DHA from breast milk or formula. On the other hand, when the child switches to solid foods, it can become much more difficult to maintain an adequate DHA intake, unless the child consumes a lot of fresh fish or regularly eats foods like chia and flax.
How often does your child take their omega-3?
NOW Kids™ Chewable Omega-3 with Natural Fruit Flavor is made with kid-friendly fish oil. The tablets are sweetened with xylitol to enhance the taste without damaging the teeth.
The fish oil comes from BioPure™, a cold-extracted tuna oil. This extraction process preserves the natural form (triglyceride) of omega-3 fatty acids for better absorption. NOWMD oils are manufactured under strict quality control standards to ensure they are free from potentially harmful levels of heavy metals like cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury.
The sun vitamin to grow well
In the past, parents rarely had to worry about vitamin D. Today, our children generally spend less time outdoors than before. This is a major concern since much of vitamin D is made by our bodies through exposure of the skin to UV rays from the sun.
Vitamin D3 is necessary for the normal development of healthy teeth and bones. It is estimated that infants up to twelve months old need approximately 400 IU of vitamin D per day. Thereafter, a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 600 IU per day is recommended for children. Many experts agree that vitamin D is the most essential supplement for adults and children.
Does your child get his vitamin D only from the sun?
NOW Kids™ Liquid Vitamin D3 comes in liquid with a dropper that dispenses a dose of 100 IU per drop. This allows you to easily adjust the dose according to the needs of all members of your family. This neutral-tasting vitamin mixes easily with any food or drink. NOW Kids Vitamin D-3 is offered in an MCT oil base (from coconut) and known for its superior bioavailability.
A strong immune system
Echinacea Root Extract offers active compounds traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve sore throats and symptoms of upper respiratory infections.
How is your child's immune system stimulated?
NOW Kids™ Liquid Echinacea is made with only clean ingredients. This is a non-alcoholic herbal supplement with a delicious orange-vanilla flavor sweetened with monk fruit. It is perfect for boosting your child's immune system.
From Dr. Thalia Charney, MA, ND (inactive) | Naturopathy doctor
