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Supplementing Your Child’s Diet
I am often asked by parents whether they should give a vitamin and mineral supplement to their children. My answer is "yes." Children are notoriously picky eaters, leaving parents worried about their growth and development. As well, children today are exposed to an abundance of fast and processed foods with no nutritional value..
The ADC's of Children's Supplements
Parents have always worried about providing their children with the right nutritional care. Now that so many supplements and food choices are available, there may be added questions about which choices are the best choices.
Vitamins and Kids
Experts suggest that prenatal nutrition should begin a full six months before conception. In addition, conception can be made easier with specific vitamins, herbs, and toxin-fighting antioxidants...
Gulp, Don't Gag
Big gulps, burgers, chips, chocolate bars, and video games...sound familiar? Keeping children healthy in today’s super-sized, convenience-food, fast-paced environment is immensely challenging. It is better to start today by creating a healthy lifestyle for our children than it is to deal with the health problems that may develop down the road.
Children's Supplements
Choosing the right supplements for the little people in your family is based on many factors. Age, gender, general health and immune status, dietary habits, allergies, food sensitivities, activity levels, and even stress need to be considered..
Supplementing 101
To supplement your child with a multivitamin or not to supplement, that is the question. The necessity of adding a daily multivitamin to your child’s diet is a hotly debated topic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving a child a daily multivitamin is only necessary...
Liquid Supplements
Supplements are becoming popular in today’s progressive health marketplace. The average consumer is discovering that the typical Western diet doesn’t deliver the nutrients we need in the right amounts, and that this is why many people lack energy; furthermore, our nutrition-poor diet eventually leads to many chronic health problems.
Natural Supplements for Children
The vast majority of pediatricians and naturopathic doctors agree that a healthy eating program combined with nutritional and herbal supplements can make a positive difference in all aspects of your child’s life. Whether you’re six or 96, a daily multivitamin and mineral is the cornerstone of any effective supplement program.
Supplements for Children
There is nothing more precious to us than our children’s good health. Unfortunately, limited palates, busy schedules, and sugary, high-fat temptations create challenges in providing a healthy diet complete with the essential nutrients.

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