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There are certain vitamins that are needed at each stage
of development. If you feel that your baby or child is
not getting enough from their food, that would be a time
to consult a nutritionist who can help you by prescribing
the right nutrients for your child. Our favourite brand
is Genestra. A Canadian company who have done extensive
research and have a fantastic range of liquid and chewable
supplements and homeopathics.
“Super foods” are referred to those that are
really high both in vitamins and minerals but also give
tones of extra benefits, like anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids,
proanthocyadins etc. Examples include blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries, strawberries, cherries, black currants, grapes,
mango, dried apricots, kiwi fruit, apples, melon, kale,
broccoli, sweet potato, avocado, sweet peppers, spinach,
watercress, arugula, asparagus, onions, garlic, brown rice,
quinoa, lentils, beans and chick peas, fish such as salmon
(wild caught), mackerel, sardines, almonds, sunflower seeds,
sesame seeds and flax seeds. (We could go on, but this
gives you an idea.)
Nine months and older. Unless there is a history of allergy
in the family. A great food. Can be used as a seed butter
for spreading on rice cakes or in dips like hummus. Sesame
seeds contain lots of good fats and nutrients, especially
selenium, a strong antioxidant and anti cancer nutrient.
Find other places to hide more vegetables. Soups, veggie
burgers, homemade patties, sauces, etc are great places
to hide them. Try different forms; raw, steamed, mashed,
pureed, baked and combine with favourite foods. Go for
sweeter veggies and try things like sweet potato and parsnip
fries, baked with some herbs and spices on them.
Same, or keep giving as many fruits as possible. Try the
sweeter vegetables and combine with their favourite fruits.
They sometimes prefer them cut a certain way, thin or thick,
round or square. Be creative and you might be surprised
what they will try.
Absolutely. It can be from the mother eating the wrong
food and passing it through the breast milk, the baby eating
the wrong food, effects from vaccinations, antibiotics,
or feeding your baby too early. I cannot stress enough
how important it is to get to the bottom why it is there,
even if it is in the family (which is common). Eczema and
other rashes can be the body telling you that it is not
coping with something. You can clear the effects of the
vaccinations with a specific protocol, change your diet
and support their digestive and immune systems and it should
clear. There is a link between eczema and asthma and if
you deal with it now, you may help prevent childhood asthma.
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