Tag: Children

It’s time to start sending kids off to school with healthy choices, like smoothies and juices. Whenever I start juicing or blending up smoothies my boys (ages 8 and 3) come over to help. They love the loud noise, inevitable mess and of course the tasty drinks. They aren’t afraid to let me know which ingredients they like best and which juices or smoothies aren’t their favorites. Skip the pop-tarts and give healthy mornings a try!

One out of every 20 children is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the United States. ADHD is a serious condition that can make children more at risk for developing issues with depression, anxiety and difficulty in school or work. Many parents are concerned about the long-term use of medication and related side effects in their children, and are seeking lifestyle changes to reduce the need or complement the effects of medications. Can a restricted or enhanced diet make a difference? A link between diet and ADHD has been suspected and studied for decades. New research suggests that avoiding certain artificial or processed ingredients, supplementing nutrients to correct deficiencies, eating a well-balanced, healthy diet and limiting refined carbohydrate ... Continue