Articles tagged with: carbohydrates
There is an awful lot of information out there about the foods we eat. I know it is easy to get confused by all the information we receive about fat, sodium, fiber and all that other stuff. If adults are confused, explaining it to a child is going to be even more confusing. Luckily, I was asked to write a children’s book that would make these areas of nutrition more…
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Does your child crave sweet or salty? The answer might be more than just a personal taste preference.
Your kid’s salt cravings can indicate low blood pressure or adrenal function, or over-hydration (too much water intake). Kid athletes who sweat but don’t replace the lost sodium might crave salt because of their low blood sodium levels after playing sports.
What if your kid just likes his food saltier? Maybe he…
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are our energy providers. They are mainly found in foods like bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes and rice.
Protein
Your child’s growing body needs protein for nearly everything it does: to build muscles, make hair and skin, fight infections and provide oxygen to the blood. Meat, fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, and soy are all good sources of protein.
Fat
Fat is an important part of a…
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