Whether you have kids in pre-school or high school, classrooms can be breeding grounds for immune system challenges because students are in such close proximity to each other. As we transition back to the classroom to finish out the school year, many families have to get back into a routine. Figuring out what to eat should be the last hurdle.
As parents, how can you continue to support your children’s immunity, particularly with COVID and other seasonal illnesses to worry about? If we subscribe to the philosophy of ‘it’s easier to prevent illness than treat it’, then we need to be proactive in making sure your kids enjoy a healthy and productive school year.
Due to our busy lifestyles, children don’t always get the nutrition they need for their growing bodies and minds. However, it should come as no surprise that students with healthier diets do better in school. In a study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it demonstrated that when children eat fruit and vegetables, and avoid sugary sodas, they were also shown to get mostly A’s.
Getting a child started in the morning and continuing their energy levels throughout the day can be challenging. It’s easy to pour out a bowl of cereal and call it a meal, but is it really better long term? Sometimes this may be our only option...
Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast has a positive effect on a child’s memory and attention. Colorful fruits and vegetables are strong immune supporters, as are other foods.
Whenever possible, try serving organically grown foods. Organic foods are often more fresh, have more beneficial nutrients, and organically raised animals are not given antibiotics and growth hormones. However, ultimately, the key is to eat more fruits and vegetables in general.
Inside this Back to School Immune Support Program, you will receive recipe collections that are healthy that even the picky eater will enjoy and includes: