Tag: kids
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Lachlan Neylan: 22 month old severely brain damaged after a flu shot – Learn The Risk
Lachlan Neylan was a happy, walking and talking 22-month-old boy…until in March 2012 he was given a flu shot that almost cost him his life. He was left unable to walk or talk and suffered severe brain damage, including seizures and swelling of the brain, known as encephalopathy, after he was accidentally given a flu…
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‘Dirt Is Good’: Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs
I was told that Grandma use to say “little dirt never hurt anybody.” It seems the more we try to sterilize our world infection,virus and bacteria the worse off our kids get. While we claim that health care is better and more advanced our children are sicker and suffering debilitating illnesses at an alarming rate.…
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March
Come join us on June 17 at Julia Davis Park as IDAHO JOINS NATIONWIDE MARCH & COMMUNITY EVENT for Children’s Health! Join us for encouraging speakers and family activities. We will learn how toxins effect our children’s health, discover way to protect, and heal our kids from the everyday toxicity that bombards their systems. Live…
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Ketchup. That bottled stuff is not so good for you!
Many of you are not aware of the method of labeling ingredients in food products. Namely, companies list the ingredients according to the amounts added to the food, from the most to the least. This is important as it gives you an opportunity to control what you consume. When it comes to Heinz ketchup, we…
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Cooking with Kids Event at the Boise Co-op
This is a fun event for families. This Saturday, March 18th, from 10:30 – 11:45am, bring your kids to the Boise Co-op at The Village at Meridian, for a fun, inclusive event that will optimize nutrition and taste in some fun-to-eat recipes like avocado-yogurt dip, green fruit skewers and a sauce that will make sauteed…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Spinach
It is hard to beat spinach when talking about nutrient packed greens. Just one leaf contains a sampling of more than 20 different nutrients. The list of benefits is nearly as long as the amount of nutrients: cancer fighting, blood pressure beating, bone strengthening, cardiovascular helping, brain boosting, skin smoothing, vision improving, inflammation reducing, energy…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Celery
Ever heard of phytonutrients? They are what makes celery stand out among other raw greens. Phytonutrients are an antioxidant that help prevent damage done to body fat and blood vessel walls. This may not sound important, but to put it in common terms blood vessel damage leads to many of the diseases we see today.…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Cilantro
Most fast food is dipped, cooked, and lathered in all sorts of unhealthy things that cause high blood sugar and cholesterol, but not this “fast food.” One of the remedies for lowering blood sugar and cholesterol is cilantro, and its fast and easy to add to your daily smoothie! Try it with lime juice and…
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Get Your Kids To Eat: Romaine
Romaine lettuce is a nutrient rich leafy green that is good for your heart and low in calories. The vitamin C and beta-carotene content help to lower cholesterol and prevent build up on artery walls, which reduces the risk of heart attack. Being low in calories also helps you lose weight while keeping you full.…
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Get your Kids to Eat: Cabbage
Cabbage is yet another example of a cancer fighting leafy green. One thing that may help to separate it from the pack is its popularity in home gardens and fresh markets, which makes them easy to find. It also has a hint of sweetness to go with those yummy, summer smoothies filled with berries. We…